My mom found this on MSN earlier and has been raving about it ever since.
It's a list from Cosmopolitan called Single-Girl Things to Do Before You Marry. Read Cosmo's tips and enjoy my commentary.
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It doesn't matter if you're planning to tie the knot with your man in the next couple of years or if that trip down the aisle isn't even on your horizon. There are some things that you better indulge in now, because once you're hitched? Forget about it.
Cosmo:: Date a guy who's totally wrong for you just because he has amazing abs.
So what if he's five years younger and your polar opposite? The joy of running your hands across his six-pack is a perfectly legitimate reason to go out with him.
G&G:: I totally agree with Cosmo on this one. I recall an episode of Sex and the City in which Samantha tells the girls that she once dated a guy all summer because he had a pool. If she can date a guy for his pool, you can date a guy for his abs. Remember, I did go to a concert two weeks ago partially because someone had great abs.
Cosmo:: Collect at least six country stamps on your passport, including one from a place that until recently you didn't even know existed.
Yes, it's fun to travel with your man, but you also have to have some solo adventures under your belt before you start sharing your life with him 100 percent.
G&G:: Become a global goddess. My friend and I have made it our goal to make it to Helsinki after we graduate. Hey Valo!
Cosmo:: Embrace feminine decor.
Don't go so far as to paint the walls pink — that'll freak out any guy who sets foot in your place — but stock up on stuff that appeals to your girlie side. When you're building a nest with him, you'll have to compromise on furniture and accessories, so pile on cute throw pillows while the decorating is all up to you (because here's a tip: Guys hate the things).Wear a hip, fabulous ring on your left hand. Once you have an engagement band, you won't want anything detracting attention from the ring.
G&G:: I'm not that girly, but if you must get your girl on, be my guest.
Cosmo:: Take advantage of the whole bed.
You have the rest of your life to stick to "your" side when you sleep next to your man. Right now, place your pillow smack-dab in the center and make like a starfish.
G&G:: I suffer from only child syndrome so not sharing the bed is great, trust me!
Cosmo:: Spend an embarrassing amount of money on a designer bag you love or heels that make you feel incredibly sexy.
Chances are, when you have a joint account with your hubby, he's not going to get why a purse might be worth the GDP of a small country.
G&G:: Christian Louboutin here I come!
Cosmo:: Learn how to change a tire and work a drill.
It's easy to relegate all those "guy" tasks to your man (and you totally should enlist his help), but there's a sense of power that comes with being able to fix something yourself.
G&G:: Taking charge is always in my book, so why not look adorable doing it. Put on those Daisy Dukes and prove that anything he can do, you can do better (and more stylishly).
Cosmo:: Slip one of those furry covers on the toilet.
Once it's there, he'll have to accept it (and psst, they make it impossible for men to leave the seat up).Throw blowout bashes. Sure, it's nice to have a mellow get-together with your girlfriends, but that shouldn't be the extent of your social life. Before settling down, let your wild side reign.
G&G:: Sometimes furry things frighten me, so if you're like me I would stay away from this one.
Cosmo:: Get a grip on your dough.
Sign up for a retirement plan and invest extra income in stocks or CD accounts. Take charge of your own cash flow before merging moola with your guy.
G&G:: Remember - more money, more shoes! ;-)
Cosmo:: Have your dad take you out to dinner as often as possible.
The reasons: It's great bonding time, and his open-wallet generosity will dry up once you're hitched. Face it: Your reception is the last meal that'll be his treat.
G&G:: I was raised by a single mother so this doesn't really apply to me, but if it does for you, cheers!
Cosmo:: Hone a signature lingerie style.
Figure out what cuts and colors are hottest on you, and develop a look that's all your own. That way, your one-day groom will follow your lead ... and not buy the polyester, so-small-you-could-floss- your-teeth-with-it teddy.
G&G:: I'm all about Victoria's Secret. I even wanted to intern there, but the internship was all the way in Ohio (who the hell lives there? ... Sidenote - if you do you might want to check that out). Friends say I have "expensive taste", but when I walk around and spot an ill-fitting bra a mile away I always think, "Why suffer? Go to Vicky S." They have the best stuff there and you're sure to find your signature lingerie style (and no, I'm not telling you mine).
Cosmo:: Want a cat? Heed this advice: Buy it now.
Call it Snowflake. Let it sleep next to you in bed. If you wait to get a pet with your betrothed, it will end up being a big, slobbering Lab called Bif.
G&G:: Here's the thing - I hate pets; my mom loves them. She grew up in Jamaica with dogs, a dozen cats, and birds. I grew up in a US apartment with a lease prohibiting pets, hence my apprehension towards pets. I don't dislike all pets; I like my friend's chihuahua. Hey Romee! "woof woof"
Cosmo:: If all you feel like eating for dinner is ice cream and diet soda, buy a cone and pop a Coke.
When you and The Mister mangia together all the time, you'll be less likely to indulge those bizarre — but oh-so-satisfying — cravings.
G&G:: Go for it girl! Just remember to keep some PeptoBismal handy.
Cosmo:: Use tons of hot water in the a.m.
G&G:: Hell yeah! 'Nough said.
Cosmo:: Take your celeb crush to the max.
Plaster a poster of Ryan Gosling in your hallway, and set your computer wallpaper to a topless shot of him.
G&G:: Switch that Ryan Gosling poster for one of Justin Timberlake and we're good to go.
Cosmo:: Plan your fantasy wedding.
Now's the time to let your imagination roam — rip pictures of dresses from magazines, size up ceremony venues, and try on some rocks at the jewelry store. This stuff wigs guys out if they witness it, so get it out of your system now.
G&G:: I'm not really into the whole marriage thing, but if I was I'd be thinking Hawaii, beach, barefoot, simple, and a guy a cross between JT/Ryan Sheckler/John Mayer/Daniel Craig/Tom Ford/Brad Pitt/George Clooney/Travis McCoy.
Cosmo:: Start a pleasure ritual that a change in your relationship status can't disturb.
Regularly treat yourself to something you love, whether it's a manicure, yoga classes at the fanciest studio in town, or a superrelaxing massage.
G&G:: The time of my life - concerts, museums, art galleries, road trips, etc.
Cosmo:: Set up your home in a way that fits your needs.
Maybe keeping the coffee machine in the bathroom so you can get your caffeine boost while you put on makeup in the morning works for you. Until you have to deal with someone else weighing in on your unusual arrangement, customize.
G&G:: The coffee machine in the bathroom's a little weird, I must admit. If that's your thing, do it. I'd definitely have to have access to a stereo system at all times. As soon as I walk into a room I'd press a button and music would quickly filter in. In my dream apartment I'd also need a big, super-organized closet with a catscan camera that lets me see how I look from all angles in different lighting. (Now how to make this dream reality?)
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Here's the article sans my commentary if you're interested: link
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