Modern Wife Life

1. The happy feeling you get when someone tells you that you "smell good."
2. The way your hair feels in the shower after you rinse off the conditioner.
3. The feeling of climbing into crisp, cool, clean sheets.
4. The way that the sunshine streams into your window on spring mornings, as if its saying "Hello, sweetheart."
5. The feeling of getting out of bed and stepping barefoot onto plush, textured carpet.
6. How a clean, smooth kitchen floor inspires you to cook like Martha Stewart.
7. There is nothing more fun than cracking eggs on the edge of a big bowl.
8. Toilet paper.  It's a great invention.
9. How guys look after they shower when they put on athletic shorts and a T-shirt.  It's like the Axe body spray commercial-- you just want to maul them like a bear.

Don't get me wrong-- I do appreciate camping... for about 1 night. :)  What about you?  Comment below!

1. Your hair takes over 5 minutes to shampoo and condition.
2. You use up your hair products faster than you use up your body lotion.
3. The amount of hair that falls off your head in a single wash is enough to clog the drain... and scare your boyfriend.
4. You have become a professional at not letting your hair go down the shower drain.  (Comment below with your tricks for this!)
5. Your hair gets caught under your arm pit.
6. You wash your hair at 8 a.m. and it dries by noon... if you're lucky.
7. Your ponytail is strong enough to be considered a weapon.
8. When you go in for a special treatment (i.e. highlights or a keratin treatment) they charge you extra.
9. No one can out "whip" your hair at the club.
10. You break ponytail holders like nobody's business.  In fact, you don't even get scared or jump anymore when you hear the *snap*.
11. You could be at a topless beach, yet totally covered.

1. It must not be too tight (left) or too loose (right).  A proper fit (middle) will be just roomy enough to wear a hoodie underneath and be able to still zip it up.  You should NOT be able to fit small children, decorative pillows, or weapons [larger than handguns] inside your jacket.
2. Avoid lighter-weight, thin leather jackets....  they tend to appear like black garbage bags.
3. Leather jackets with elastic waists are NO-NOs!  It looks like you are a 15 year old boy wearing your dad's leather jacket from the early 90s.
4. Get a jacket with structured shoulders!  The sloping shoulders of the jacket (right) is really unflattering.  It totally detracts from the independent, tough-guy look.  Tip: The more seams it has, the more structure it has.
5. Stay away from floppy collars-- NEVER sexy.

#1: "Tell me more about it" 
Rather than jumping to conclusions about what you think people are trying to tell you and giving "unsolicited advice," encourage them to keep talking and opening up.
#2: "What are the reasons for your opinion?"
If you and the other person disagree on an issue ask this question before explaining your opinion.  This will make them feel at ease, rather than defensive.
#3: "I never thought of it that way"
It makes the other person feel as if they are influencing you.  Hello, ego boost.
#4: "That must have upset you"
It shows empathy and understanding while still remaining neutral.
#5: "How did it go?"
Follow up on things they tell you are coming up (i.e. job interview, wedding, etc).  It will show that you are thoughtful and a good listener.
#6: "You are a really generous person"
This is a genuine compliment that goes deeper than physical traits or surface qualities.  Always try to compliment someone's internal qualities -- it will mean so much more.
#7: "I really admire that"
Everyone wants to be admired, and be around people who admire them.   It's that simple.

Again, these were taken from a relationship article on Match.com, but I find that they are just as important in business and networking.  It's all about strong communication skills and understanding how people work.

1. They give men a pancake-butt. Enough said. Stop reading if you are easily offended.
2. They do not flatter your stuff.  I'm not even going to delve into this point, for the obvious reasons.  All I'm saying is that the puffy front of dad jeans makes your frontside look airy like a plastic grocery bag.
3. The high rise or long zipper creates a really unflattering midsection. The worst is when the rise hits at the smallest part of your waist. The best rise is below the natural waist, at the hip-bone.
4. Dad jeans NEVER appear long enough.  It's because they are narrow at the ankle to the point where they sit on top of your shoes.  Jeans should never be more than 1" off the ground.
5. Consistency of color.  The wash of "dad jeans" is usually a consistent, all-over, dye that fits the name "blue jeans" to a tee.  It's extremely outdated.  Jeans are no longer called "blue jeans" for a reason- they come in multiple shades, colors, and tones!  Unless you are 50+ you really need to jump on the bandwagon that we call "distressed denim."
6. The seams are lighter in color because the dye wears off.  No, this doesn't count as distressed.  The unevenly faded seams simply create an ugly distraction from the rest of the jeans.  Check out Obama's example of faded seams below.
7. "Dad jeans" are not cheaper.  You might feel like all other styles and brands of jeans are going to be more expensive than your good ol' trusty "dad jeans."  Well, you're wrong.  Nowadays, you can get flattering denim at any price point (from $10 to $100).
8. Tucking a shirt into "dad jeans" is the ultimate failure.  I would rather see you forget to wear underwear than to make this mistake.  Tucking your shirt in is really dated.
9.  There are only two directions for "dad jeans" to go-- either like a toddler with a full diaper, or a 40 year old virgin.  Take your pick.
10.  They give you a wedgie.  Dad jeans look like they're riding up, if you know what I mean.