Who is Alison DiLaurentis exactly? What her deepest hopes, fears, and aspirations? While she’ll probably always keep viewers guessing, we definitely do know this about her: She is one of the most interesting, complex characters we have ever encountered on television. Not only is this Pretty Little Liars beauty full of surprises, but she is also resourceful, intelligent, and wise beyond her years. She’s experienced more craziness and drama in her few years than most people have their entire lives — and as, a result, is full of interesting insigh and advice.
True, she may not be the world’s greatest role model due to her constant scheming and manipulative nature. However, Ali knows firsthand how tough and unpredictable life can be, and is more than happy to provide her closest friends with some valuable lessons.
Check out ten of her best ones right below!
1. People aren’t always what they seem.
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Sure, in real life most people probably aren’t out to stalk and sabotage you. But you also shouldn’t always be so willing to place your trust others. Many people would have no problem throwing you under the bus to save their own skin. So proceed each situation with a bit of caution.
2. Change does the spirit good.
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Faking your own death won’t save you from your problems. But if you’re feeling stressed out, take a break. Spend a weekend doing things you wouldn’t normally do to. Change your hair color! Go on that fabulous vacation you’ve always dreamed of! Enroll in an activity outside of your comfort zone. Variety is truly the spice of life, folks.
3. Don’t take relationships so darn seriously.
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No one is saying to cheat on your significant other or that monogamy is boring. Quite the contrary really. However, some people assume that every love interest that comes their way is “the one,” and end up being hurt when the relationship ends. But Alison has no problem exploring her options, and having some fun in the process. You don’t need to tie yourself down to the first person you fall for, especially if the timing is bad. A relationship should feel like an adventure – not a chore.
4. Basically don’t tell anyone anything if you want it to remain hidden.
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Alison is the queen of secrets, that’s for sure. She knows how to collect them and keep them. However, sometimes you might feel a lot of pressure to get something off your chest — or you really want to confide in your friends and family — and that’s perfectly okay. Just know that there is a risk your secret might make its way into ears it was never intended for. So, if it’s something that needs to stay buried, then you’re better off keeping your lips sealed.
5. Never back down when you think you might get caught.
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Hopefully you don’t lie often, or get your friends in deep trouble all the time – but if you think you might be going down for something that’s out of your control, hold your ground and look the situation bravely in the eye. Alison knows not only to not share secrets, but also die with your lie so other people have to really struggle about what’s the truth.
6. If something is wrong with a guy then change guys, not him.
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A lot of us are guilty of this because movies and television make us think that bad boys are just waiting to be changed. However, this is definitely isn’t true in real life and if a guy is acting like he doesn’t care, then it’s not your job to convince him that he should. You need to move on.
7. Angry girls are not to be taken lightly.
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A woman out for a revenge is someone you need to keep an eye on. While some of your companions might seem nice, some gals definitely play dirty and go for more than just blood when fighting with someone.
8. Your mistakes might occasionally come back to haunt you — but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a fresh start.
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Hopefully you don’t have a past quite as dark and scandalous as Alison’s — and hopefully you never tormented your peers the way she did hers — but let’s face it: Nobody is perfect and you shouldn’t have to remain stuck in the shadows of the past. You grow, you mature, and you learn from the error of your ways. So, don’t wrack yourself with too much guilt over the person you used to be; learn from the experience and move on.
9. It’s not selfish to take good care of yourself.
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Some of us really enjoy taking care of others. It’s nice to look out for others and help them out when life gets tough. However, if we’re too focused on doing that we might be running ourselves into the ground (in Ali’s case, quite literally). While we’re not saying to around being all “me me me” 24/7, it’s okay to indulge in simple pleasures and spoil yourself from time to time — because if you’re not well or happy, then you can’t continue to be a pillar of strength for your loved ones.
10. Don’t base your entire existence on the opinions of others.
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You really shouldn’t be too worried over what other people are saying about you. Rumors are usually embraced more than the truth is because they infuse our world with a dose of short-termed excitement. Take them in with a grain of salt, and go on being your charming self.
So, dolls, what’s the greatest Alison has taught you these past few years on PLL? Tell us in a comment!
*SASHA PIETERSE STUNS ON THE RED CARPET*
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