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    21 Important Lessons "13 Going On 30" Taught You About Life

    We all aspire to be thirty, flirty, and thriving.

    1. Adult sleepovers are slightly different from kid sleepovers.

    2. You can never go wrong with a handmade gift.

    3. No matter how old you get, you'll always need your parents.

    4. Although it's important to set goals for yourself, you shouldn't be afraid to go with the flow.

    5. If you've got it, flaunt it.

    6. Always take advantage of an open bar.

    7. Never compromise your personality in an effort to fit in.

    8. If you're really lucky, some friendships allow you to pick up right where you left off.

    9. Don't be afraid to speak your mind.

    10. There's no point in comparing yourself to the unrealistic pictures in magazines.

    11. When you find the right person, you'll know it.

    12. You have to fight for what you want.

    13. Old habits die hard.

    14. Sometimes, you have to lose your way to get back on the right path.

    15. You should never be afraid to make the first move.

    16. Some of the best relationships start as friendships.

    17. The best part of a date is getting to analyze it with your friends the next day.

    18. An iconic dance can improve even the dullest of parties.

    19. Some of the best ideas happen when you think outside of the box.

    20. Love always finds a way.

    21. And finally, once you’ve found the perfect person to take selfies with, never let them go