What every woman should know:
I have gotten a certain forward from my friends on multiple occasions, and I always read it as though I have never read it before. I like it so much that at one point I hung a copy of it on my bedroom wall, and another in my bathroom wall. I just received it again today in a forward, and thought I would share it with all of you.
And just in case, no, I didn't write it! : )
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE:
1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you've come.
2. Enough money within your control to move out and rent a place on your own, even if you never want or need to.
3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.
4. A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you're not ashamed to be seen carrying.
5. A youth you're content to move beyond.
6. A past juicy enough that you're looking forward to retelling in your old age.
7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age and some money set aside to help fund it.
8. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra.
9. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.
10. A good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.
11. Eight matching plates, wineglasses with stems and a recipe for a meal that will make your guests feel honored.
12. A resume that is not even the slightest bit padded.
13. A feeling of control over your destiny.
14. A skin care regime, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don't get better after thirty, and all those other facets of life that do get better.
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW:
1. How to fall in love without losing yourself.
2. How you feel about having kids.
3. How to quit a job, break-up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
4. When to try harder and when to walk away.
5. How to kiss a man in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn't like to happen next.
6. How to have a good time at a party you'd never choose to attend.
7. How to ask for what you want in a way that make it most likely you'll get it.
8. That you can't change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.
9. That you childhood may not have been perfect, but it's over.
10. What you would and wouldn't do for love or more.
11. How to live alone, even if you don't like it.
12. Who you can trust, who you can't, and why you shouldn't take it personally.
13. Where to go - be it your best friend's kitchen table or a charming inn hidden in the woods - when your soul needs soothing.
14. What you can and can't accomplish in a day, a month, and a year.
15. Why they say life begins at 30.
If you made a list on what every woman should know, or every woman should have, what would be on it?
And just in case, no, I didn't write it! : )
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE:
1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you've come.
2. Enough money within your control to move out and rent a place on your own, even if you never want or need to.
3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.
4. A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you're not ashamed to be seen carrying.
5. A youth you're content to move beyond.
6. A past juicy enough that you're looking forward to retelling in your old age.
7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age and some money set aside to help fund it.
8. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra.
9. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.
10. A good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.
11. Eight matching plates, wineglasses with stems and a recipe for a meal that will make your guests feel honored.
12. A resume that is not even the slightest bit padded.
13. A feeling of control over your destiny.
14. A skin care regime, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don't get better after thirty, and all those other facets of life that do get better.
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW:
1. How to fall in love without losing yourself.
2. How you feel about having kids.
3. How to quit a job, break-up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
4. When to try harder and when to walk away.
5. How to kiss a man in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn't like to happen next.
6. How to have a good time at a party you'd never choose to attend.
7. How to ask for what you want in a way that make it most likely you'll get it.
8. That you can't change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.
9. That you childhood may not have been perfect, but it's over.
10. What you would and wouldn't do for love or more.
11. How to live alone, even if you don't like it.
12. Who you can trust, who you can't, and why you shouldn't take it personally.
13. Where to go - be it your best friend's kitchen table or a charming inn hidden in the woods - when your soul needs soothing.
14. What you can and can't accomplish in a day, a month, and a year.
15. Why they say life begins at 30.
If you made a list on what every woman should know, or every woman should have, what would be on it?
posted by Anonymous at 6:10 PM
2 Comments:
Need advice. I have been in this long distance relationship for almost 10 years. Recently, my friend, boyfriend, I dont know what to call him, mother died and he did not say that he wanted me there with him. What should I do?
Anon --
First, did he tell you he didn't want you there or neglect to ask you? Because that could mean two very different things.
If he told you he didn't want you there, then it's probably best that you let him deal with things on his own. Also I would ask why he doesn't want you there. It could be because he likes grieving alone, or it could be because he doesn't feel that close to you.
If he just neglected to say whether he wanted you there or not, it could be because he doesn't want to put you out. I don't know how far away you guys live from each other, but maybe he didn't want to burden you with a costly trip. Of course, it could also mean he just doesn't want you to come (see above). You'll just have to ask him if he wants support (that is, if you are willing to go be with him). You could say something like, "I know you're going through a tough time right now, and I was wondering if it would help you if I were there?"
This particular situation aside, you really should figure out whether you guys are just friends or an item. You may have to confront him about this (however, I would wait, because this is probably not the most opportune time). You've spent 10 years in this relationship, and you don't know what you are to each other. You owe it to yourself to find out. It's better to move on now than later, if that's the case.
If you need anything else, shoot us an e-mail at roxyandrose@yahoo.com.
Best,
Rose
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