Washington: Pregnant actress Jessica Alba has some words of wisdom for young girls who are in a relationship. In a recent interview for CosmoGIRL magazine, which also features the actress on the cover page, Alba said that young girls should wait for at least a year before succumbing to their partners' wishes.
"Most guys, especially when they're younger, really are only after one thing. To all the girls out there, I don't want to say, 'Don't give your heart to somebody like that, ' But wait at least a good year, " People quoted her, as telling the mag.
"You can be in a relationship and do some things, have fun, get to know each other – but don't give them everything, " she added.
Addressing the issue more seriously, the 26-year-old actress cited her own example, saying that she also committed the same mistake as a youngster.
"That was something I did at a young age, fell in love and gave him my everything, and I was left with nothing, " she said.
"It took me a long time to put myself back together, and I wish someone would have told me back them to hang on to some of myself, " she added.
Alba recently confirmed reports of her engagement to long-time beau Cash Warren.
