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What's the best tip anyone has ever given you about your love life? Michelle Williams recently revealed her choice bit, and it's hands down, the number-one best piece of relationship advice I've ever heard…

We've talked about dating advice from grandparents, from moms and from Gossip Girl. In the October issue we even talked about advice from you when we reported that 70 percent of Glamour readers say having a stripper pole in your bedroom is a Don't. "Just another surface I'd have to clean," joked reader Erin McLaughlin, 24 (ha--good call, Erin!).

And while all of that is excellent advice, this sage nugget takes the cake.

In the October issue of Vogue , Michelle Williams says, "Become the man you want to marry."

Isn't that genius? She continues, "I've taken that on. What qualities do I find attractive, and can I find them in myself? What am I missing? Can I be that for myself?"

I just love Michelle's twist on Gloria Steinem's famous words, "Some of us are becoming

This weekend, one of our lovely readers is planning to lose her virginity. But she needs some moves!

Here's our reader's question:

My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year. We're a lot closer than most couples I know, and I love him more than anything. We've talked a lot about sex, especially lately, and I really want to lose my virginity to him (I mean we have been going about a year, dammit!). I know he really wants to have sex with me too, but...I don't know...

Like last weekend, we were making out in the back of his friend's car, and things started getting really hot and we were half naked and making out and he reaches into his pocket and says "Hey, I've got a condom.." so I say "Okay.." and we're thisclose to having sex. But then I realize that I don't want my first time to be in a car! So un-romantic. And kinda lame. So I tell him, and we get our clothes back on and after while, I have to leave.

Later, on the phone, I tell him that I'm sorry but I really

All right, my lovelies, I have a question for you: On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you feel about your body?

When you're stripping down, how do you feel about your body? Smoking hot? Cute? Passable? Or do you avoid the mirror completely? And when it comes to walking around naked in front of your boyfriend, do you feel sexy...or just want to flip off the lights?

So, my dolls, tell me: On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you feel about your body? And we'll talk more this fall about boosting our body confidence -- with guys and simply with ourselves! xo

P.S. On a scale of 1 to 10, how comfy do you feel in a swimsuit? What's your favorite (and sexiest) body part? And do you look better dressed or naked?

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Imagine this: You go to a delicious dinner with your oh-so-handsome crush. Afterward, he invites you back to his place for a drink. As you cozy up on the sofa and sip wine, he takes off his shirt to make himself more comfortable...

...Now, freeze! In your fantasy, is his chest hairy or smooth? Which look do you prefer on guys you date?

During our honeymoon, Alex and I went on a boat trip, and the captain anchored so that we could all go swimming. As we stripped down to our bathing suits, we suddenly noticed that one of the guys on the boat had shaved his chest! (His newly grown stubble gave it away.) Maybe his girlfriend just preferred a smooth, silky soft chest? Would you be weirded out if your crush shaved his chest, or does it seem suave and cool?

So, I'm curious: Do you ladies like hairy guys or smooth guys? What about shaven guys? Somewhere in between? I'd love to hear...

P.S. Dating do or don't: Bearded men. Do you like dorky guys and chubby guys? Which hair color

Hopefully you're going to wear your engagement ring for the rest of your life, so, do you trust your guy to get it right on his own, or do you want to give him guidelines (or pick it out yourself)?

My guy friend recently proposed to his girlfriend, and she had no clue it was coming. He went to the jewelry store by himself and chose the ring that he thought she would like the best. She says that he picked out the perfect design-a classic platinum solitaire ring. I was impressed because who can forget when Aidan popped the question to Carrie with "the wrong ring" on Sex and The City? It's risky for a guy to go on his own, but it's insanely romantic if he gets it right.

When Drew started hinting about our future together, he suggested that we check out designs at Tiffany & Co. to give him an idea of what settings I liked. Best shopping trip of my life. I really didn't need to try any on because I already knew exactly what I wanted: a round stone with a skinny micro pave band. When

Earlier today we discussed whether or not you've publicly slammed your ex after a nasty split, but have you ever done the opposite and begged for him back?

I hate to say that the latest rumor around our dear Britney Spears is that she's pulling out all the stops in an effort to woo back her ex boyfriend, Jason Trawick. Oh, and he just happens to be her agent, so that should make for some awkward meetings, eh Brit?

Star magazine claims this week that the popstar has been calling and texting him non-stop, pleading for another chance, writing "Don't you miss me?"

Eeeeee, oh Britney say it ain't so! And if that isn't bad enough, the mag also says that she's been sending him pricey jeans and-wait for it-having roses delivered to his office.

Check out Brit's cover shoot photo gallery!

You know, hair grows back, careers can be revived, but once you sacrifice your dignity to a relationship, it's gone for good. Plus, it never works! No man worth his salt has been essentially

Drew and I have very different tastes in TV. He loves LOST, 24 and Mad Men, and I loyally DVR Grey's Anatomy, Project Runway and Big Love, but there are a few shows we always watch together...

We never miss an episode of Entourage or Top Chef. They're the only two shows that we watch together, and even though we don't talk for the entire show, I still always look forward to that chunk of time. I've tried to get into his shows so that we could spend more time together in front of the TV, but he hasn't converted me to LOST, 24 or Mad Men (yet!), much to his dismay.

P.S. What are your five favorite TV shows? Love Mad Men, too? Create a little Mad Men caricature of yourself. Does your man like war movies and documentaries like Joanna's husband(!), Alex?

by Cheryl Brody Franklin

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If your boyfriend cheated on you, would you break up with him or forgive him? Last night, I was watching Sex & the City: The Movie, and one of the women was debating forgiving her man for cheating. I don't think I could!

Well, this husband cheated, and here's what his wife made him do...

People reported seeing him as early as 9 a.m., and a little before 11 a.m., his wife texted him and said he'd been out there long enough, according to NBC.

See the video here.

What do you think, my dears? Do you could ever forgive a guy for cheating, or do you have a one-strike-you're-out policy? Do you think this husband's punishment fit the crime? It's almost like a scarlet letter!

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