Every Woman

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE…..
One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come ~ A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family ~ Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour ~ A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying ~ A youth you’re content to move beyond ~ A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age ~ The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it ~ An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account, all of which nobody has access to but you ~ A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded ~ One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry ~ A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra ~ Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it ~ The belief that you deserve it ~ A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30 ~ A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship and all those other facets of life that do get better ~ Enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to ~ Eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal, that will make her guests feel honored ~ A feeling of control over her destiny ~ How to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship ~ Where to go be it to her best friend's kitchen table or a charming Inn in the woods when her soul needs soothing ~ How to fall in love without losing herself ~ What she can and can't accomplish in a day, a month, and a year.



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…..
How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship ~ When to try harder and when to walk away ~ The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best tailor in town ~ How to live alone, even if you don’t like to ~ How to take control of your own birthday ~ That you can’t change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents ~ That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over ~ What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love ~ That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long ~ Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally ~ Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault ~ When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye ~ Never laugh at anyone's dreams, people who don't have dreams don't have much ~ Talk slowly but think quickly ~ When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?" ~ When you lose, don't lose the lesson ~ When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it ~ Spend some time alone ~ How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next ~ How to fall in love without losing yourself ~ Believe in love at first sight ~ Love deeply and passionately, you might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely ~ Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk ~ Learn the difference between when he says; I LOVE YOU to get into your bed, or I LOVE YOU to get into your life!

Author ~ Pamela Redmond Satran