Better Off Wed? Fling…or Ring: How to Know Which Finger to Give Him

Marriage is not an event. It’s a major decision with lasting consequences. How do you know if the guy you’re dating is really the one you belong with forever? Will he make a good father? Does he share your values? Are you settling for less than what you deserve? “Better Off Wed?” will help you answer these questions and decide once and for all if he’s really the right guy for you.

The 10 Women You’ll Be Before You’re 35

Today’s women are bombarded with mixed messages galore: “Be sweet & feminine!” “Build your career!” “Meet the right guy!” No wonder we feel like 100 different people at times! This guide will help you laugh at and learn from each of the phases you go through as you figure out who you are and what you really want out of life. You’ll discover how each stage of your life teaches valuable lessons that will help you be happier and more confident in the future. 

I Used to Miss Him…But My Aim is Improving: Not Your Ordinary Breakup Survival Guide

Are you going through a tough breakup? Are guys driving you insane? This handy guide will put a smile on your face and every jerk in his place! Combining practical advice and sassy tips, “I Used to Miss Him…” will help you recover quickly from relationships gone bad and make life on the dating scene a little more fun.  

 

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One Way His New Job Will Affect You That You Didn’t Think Of

If the guy in your life is looking for a new job, at some point he will ask you for your opinion on where he should work.  As you consider his options, you’ll probably think about how much each job pays, what his responsibilities will be, and the type of people he’ll be working with.  But before you give him your recommendation, there is another critical factor you must consider:  What stores will be across the street from his new office?

Why, you ask?  Well, think back to the gifts he gave you for your birthday, your anniversary, and other holidays.  Do you see a pattern?  He bought all of them at one of the stores near his office, didn’t he?

Men buy gifts at the last minute.  They run out during their lunch hour on Valentine’s Day and buy the last card on the rack at CVS.  They stop on the way home from work on your birthday to buy you whatever they find at the front of the nearest store.   So, if your guy works near a Taco Bell, you can pretty much count on receiving a coupon for a bean burrito for your next anniversary.  If you don’t like bean burritos, you might want to steer him toward that job in the jewelry district.  Copyright © 2009 Alison James

 

A Special Thanks to the Older Lady Wearing the “Got Beer?” T-Shirt

Every year on my birthday, I can’t help but wonder if my look and style are still appropriate for my age. I ask myself questions like “Do I need to cut off my long hair? Am I looking haggy? Can I still wear sexy clothing? If I put glitter on my face for a party, will I look like the old person who is trying too hard to be cool?”

This year, I came to the realization that my concerns are unfounded. Anything can go at any age, as long as you have the attitude to pull it off. And I have this woman below to thank for my revelation. She has to be at least 60 years old and here she is, running errands in a t-shirt that I haven’t seen since college. I want to thank this woman because she reminds us that we are never too old to show our flair for fashion and our love of alcohol.  And we are never too old to ask the truly important question “Got beer anyone?”   Copyright © 2009 Alison James

 

 

The Best Protection Against Identity Theft is a Really Messed Up Identity

A few days ago, I was sorting through old papers in a drawer, the kind you keep for years because you’re convinced the obscure barcodes or customer numbers yield top secret information about your life. As I ripped them up, I started thinking “You know, if someone goes to the trouble to rifle through the garbage, tape together the millions of little pieces of paper, and steal my identity, they get what they deserve.”

Soon after becoming me, a thief would have an array of lovely experiences to look forward to! He would receive lengthy voicemails from my mother on his answering machine, surprise visits from my drunken ex-boyfriends, and emails from weirdos saying things like “Your book made my girlfriend break up with me so I plan to find you and punish you.” Eventually, the greasy guy from my high school gym class would locate him on Facebook, my Born-Again Aunt would bombard him with Bibles, and the CVS automated pharmacy system would call him in the middle of the night to thank him for his customer loyalty.  I predict that it would take about six weeks for the thief to lose his mind, contact me, and beg me to take my identity back.  But by then, there won’t be much I can do.  My mother will already be on a bus on her way to visit him.

We all need to try to protect ourselves from identity theft through the standard means recommended by experts everywhere (see article link below). But the best protection of all is having an identity that no thief in his right mind would want to steal.  When a thief says to his buddies, “No amount of money is worth being that chick for a day, man,” you can sleep at night knowing your shredded bills will make it to the landfill without incident.   Copyright © 2009 Alison James

http://www.consumerlaw.org/action_agenda/seniors_initiative/identity_theft.shtml