20 Things I Wish I Knew Age 20

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"dont trust people who tell you other peoples secrets" is one of the greatest advices of all time

as someone who is about to turn 18.. hearing abt virginity not being a big deal is weirdly comforting (especially coming from an actual adult)

Phil is such a great storyteller. He is very unappreciated in that perspective

"don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from" would be the best lesson i've been told

The best advice: Don't compare the pace of your life with other people your age. It's totally normal to not have your own place, and be single and childless in your 20s, don't freak out lol.

I felt the "speak to older relatives" note. One of my biggest regrets is not coming out as my true self to my grandfather before he passed. I managed to do so with my grandmother before she passed and she accepted me. It's one of my most cherished memories.

I love your frequent penchant for looking back, but a fun companion to this would be something like '40 things I want to do before I'm 40' - even if some of them are unrealistic or silly!

it’s amazing (pun intended) that you’ve been doing this amazingphil thing for this long and we’re still learning new phil lore all the time

to my highschool self: it's okay to admit that you're lonely. it's okay to choose that loneliness over friends or partners that don't treat you well. you are allowed to do things alone, even if people judge you for that. your value is not defined by how many or what people like you

just turned 20, needed this right now

To my younger self: Don't be friends with bad people even if the alternative is being alone for a while. They weren't your friends, don’t give them your time, loyalty or love. You deserve better and you will meet the right people one day ❤

“Stop being a yes person”. I turn 26 in three weeks and I’m still working on this. As a people pleasure, saying “No” is very difficult and I celebrate every time I say it.

As someone who is about to turn 21 and has no clue what they're doing, you've always been my greatest inspiration Phillip ❤ thank you for the advice on the 20s and for helping form me as a child

thank you for this, you and dan got me through some of the toughest times of my life when i was 13/14, and even though i’m not a consistent viewer anymore, it’s nice to know you’re still here for me now that i’m 20<3

I'm 23 now, I wish I could tell my 13 year old self that there is no "right" or "wrong" way to gender. Wearing makeup doesn't make you a girl, what you wear doesn't make you a girl, it's how you feel on the inside, and you're not a lesser individual because you think you're performing your gender incorrectly. Life is so much more fun when you just decide to be yourself regardless of all that!

‘value friendships’ i lost all my friends cause i had to leave school due to illness but i found the most amazing internet friends because of you and dan i’m so much happier now than i was at school

Just to continue this conversation, here's some things I wish I'd known in my (early) 20s! 1. You're not weird, you're autistic and ADHD. 2. The best way you'll heal is to wish your enemies well. 3. DON'T QUIT YOUR JOB IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR FOR RETAIL IT'LL BE THE WORST JOB EVER. 4. Just because someone says they like you, doesn't mean you have to agree. 5. You don't have to make choices based on how other people (including parents) will react. 6. Don't be ashamed of your fanfiction. 7. You don't always have to agree with your parents. 8. You're not a girl. 9. Not all orgasms feel the same. 10. If doctors don't listen to you, get a second opinion. And also Reddit will be your best friend. Your pain is valid. 11. Let yourself have silly little hobbies and indulge in childish delights. 12. Being an adult is the best, because the older you get, the less you give a fuck. 13. YOU HAVE TIME. Don't think you have to achieve everything RIGHT NOW. 14. Sometimes the universe will point you in the right direction and you'll have to trust it. 15. Don't get that matching tattoo with your so called best friend. They are no friend to you. 16. Learn the difference between love and attachment. Also you're aromantic. Surprise! 17. Learn to advocate for your needs. It's okay to need adjustments. 18. Never stop performing, never stop making art. 19. DON'T LEARN TO DRIVE A MANUAL YOU'RE SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR ANXIETY AND FAILURE. 20. The first step to learning to love yourself is learning to at least like yourself a little bit. Start small.

thank you phil for letting us learn from your past mistakes

i’m 22 so i’m sure there’s a lot more to learn but i wish i could tell my younger self to stand up for themself more. i didn’t have to always do what the other person wanted and i should’ve expressed my feelings more. i also think i have the opposite experience where i should’ve let go of friendships instead of desperately holding on and putting in all the effort for nothing.