Do you and your guy share passwords?Imagine this scenario: You break up with your (seemingly) normal boyfriend. Everything seems cool, but then his inner crazy comes out: He hacks into your Facebook account, steals personal photos, and generally makes your life hell.
By Meagan Morris
And yes, it can happen to you: A new study by online security firm McAfee found that one in 10 Americans have been cyber-threatened by an ex. Of those threats, the jilted ex followed through 60 percent of the time.
And the most disturbing part of the study? A staggering 50 percent of us share our passwords with our significant others.
WTF? That's just 50 shades of stupid.
First of all, you're allowed to have some semblance of a private life, even if you're married or a long-term relationship. Second of all, what happens if you break up? That just gives your ex all he needs to cyber stalk you-or worse, steal your personal photos and post them all over the Web.
And don't think he wouldn't do it, either: 56 percent of survey respondents
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By Cosmopolitan.com | Love + Sex – Mon, Feb 4, 2013 5:44 PM EST7 Tricks to Get Your Guy to Upgrade His Style
By Cosmopolitan.com | Fashion – Fri, Feb 1, 2013 3:16 PM EST
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Help your guy step-up his style game with these tips.Sure, you don't want to be shallow, but sometimes your guy isn't living up to his full fashion potential. We called up stylist Brad Goreski, star of It's a Brad Brad World to walk us through ways to get your man to up his style game-without hurting his feelings.
By Emma Barker
1. Be a Giver
Start small and subtle. Get him a gift of something you'd love to see him in, like a thinner tie or some slimmer cut jeans.
2. Stay Positive
Never make it about him looking bad in the clothes he has. Instead, tell him how hot he looks when he's in something you like.
3. Get Fit
The biggest problem with modern guys' style is fit. Most shirts and suits are too big. Jeans are usually hemmed too short and they're too wide in the leg. If you can't get him to ditch the weird orange shirts, at least get him to start buying the right size.
4. Suit Up
If you really want to invest in his looks, give him a suit for a formal occasion. Inviting him to a big family wedding?
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This will keep you and your guy happy.Want the key to a happy relationship? Get intimate a lot and sleep naked.
By Meagan Morris
Yep, it's really that easy, according to a new survey conducted by the University of Washington in Seattle. Researchers interviewed over 100,000 people and found that 40 percent of the couples who say they're happy to get it on three to four times a week.
As for the nude sleeping? Thirty-four percent of satisfied women and 38 percent of men admit to sleeping in the buff at all times.
So, people are getting in a lot of naked sexytime, but what about romance?
That's where we're lacking, according to the survey results published in the just-released book The Normal Bar. According to researchers, people on a whole are "somewhat romance starved"-44 percent of people in the U.S. "hardly ever" or "never" go out on a date.
Despite that, 60 percent of couples admit to being happy in their relationships.
The takeaway for your relationship: Don't cut down on the time6 Ways You Should Be More Selfish
By Cosmopolitan.com | Healthy Living – Thu, Jan 31, 2013 3:55 PM EST
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Don't feel bad about being selfish with these things...Sure, you should always give to others whenever you can. But sometimes, you've just gotta do you. And research backs that up: Studies have shown that being a little selfish can actually make you a happier person. Olga Levancuka, author of How to be Selfish (And Other Uncomfortable Advice) says you should be a little more self-absorbed in these areas.
By Dara Adeeyo
1. Your Relationships
Finding the right guy can be hard work. However, you shouldn't settle for just any dude. If he's doing things like canceling plans last minute or picking silly fights, you need to ditch him.
2. Your Body
So you have a weekly exercise class you like to go to after work. But, ugh. Your friends hit you up with spontaneous plans for that night. Take a rain check. Don't skip out on getting in a good workout like you normally do. There will be plenty of other opportunities for you to hang with your friends-and those workout-induced endorphins will make you more fun to be around.The Meanings Behind 5 Common Male Dreams
By Cosmopolitan.com | Love + Sex – Wed, Jan 30, 2013 5:28 PM EST
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Find out what that sexy dream of his meant..Researchers recently identified the five most common man-dreams. We asked Gillian Holloway, PhD, author of The Complete Dream Book, for her expert take.
By Cosmopolitan
1. Intimacy
If he dream-cheats on you with another woman, it's because he's attracted to one of her nonphysical qualities, like her ambition or quick wit. And if he dreams about a fictional person he's never met, pay attention to the particular sexy adventure. That's what he really wants to do--but with you.
2. Being Chased
He's feeling pressured by something, but that doesn't mean he's necessarily running away from it. The pursuer could be a symbol for something that motivates him and is merely pushing him in a certain direction.
Related: What His Sheets Say About Him
3. Falling
He is overwhelmed and feels out of control, either at work or in his personal life.
4. Studying for a Test
Surprisingly, this dream becomes more frequent once guys have graduated and entered the workforce,8 Pairs of Celebs Who Look Exactly Alike
By Cosmopolitan.com | Beauty on Shine – Tue, Jan 29, 2013 11:42 AM ESTSome cultures believe that everyone has a doppelganger (ie, somehow who looks exactly like you) somewhere on the planet. This seems to be especially true in Hollywood! Check out our favorite faux-twin celebs-from two redheads you'd swear were sisters to a pop icon and New Girl who appear to be separated at birth.
By Tia Williams
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By Cosmopolitan.com | Love + Sex – Mon, Jan 28, 2013 6:04 PM EST
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These moves will wow him.Heidi Klum talked about how important it is to be experimental in bed-and we couldn't agree with her more. After a while, intimacy can get kinda, you know, typical, if you don't think outside the box a little. So, to help you find your freaky side, we asked experts for some hot-but totally doable-tips for spicing things up.
By Natasha Burton
1. Play a Game
Jennifer Landa, MD, author of The Sex Drive Solution for Women, suggests that you each jot down a fantasy on a piece of paper-since it's usually easier to write down your deepest desires than talk about them. Then play any kind of competitive game (think: strip poker). The winner gets his or her fantasy acted out but, really, you both win in the end.
2. Think Outside the Bedroom
Simply switching up your location is a novelty and will up the lust factor, says expert Emily Morse. She suggests climbing on the washing machine during the spin cycle, jumping in the shower for some steamy intimate time, or taking the action to the couch,"We Married Ourselves on a Mountaintop"
By Cosmopolitan.com | Love + Sex – Thu, Jan 24, 2013 5:31 PM EST
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Would you elope?Who knew: Couples can marry themselves, no priest or rabbi in sight, in the state of Colorado. One daring couple did just that on 12/12/12, with only two guests. Each other.
By Danielle Hult
On Dec. 13, 2012, I took a deep breath and told the world via Facebook status update that my fiancé, Steve, and I, had eloped.
"I did this really sneaky thing yesterday," I said. "I married my best friend. On a mountain. In the cold. Just us two!!!"
"There's this funny thing you can do here in Colorado," I continued, as 144 "likes" started popping up. "You can marry yourselves. No priest, no rabbi, no justice of the peace, no witnesses. Just you and the person you love."
Steve and I got together 10 years-to the day-before our mountaintop marriage on 12/12/12. We met the very first day of college at New York University, and were soon friends. I thought he was handsome but strange, largely due to him wearing Hawaiian shirts every day (even though he's from New Jersey, not far from my hometown inHow to Avoid Getting Sick from Your Guy
By Cosmopolitan.com | Healthy Living – Thu, Jan 24, 2013 3:39 PM EST
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Try to avoid sharing things when he's sick.So…we're in the worst flu season of the decade. Not only that, sucky colds have been circulating, too. Fabulous. So are you screwed when your guy gets sick? Not necessarily. Nieca Goldberg, MD, director of the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health, gave us some tips on how to avoid your dude's illness.
By Emma Barker
1. Keep Your Lips to Yourself
The flu is mostly spread through spit and mucus, so definitely don't kiss him. Since the odds are high that he's carrying germs on his face, too, it's prob best to avoid smooching him on the cheek as well.
2. …But You Can Get Busy
That said, if he's feeling up for it, you could get intimate and be okay. Just know that if you're that close to you him you're probably breathing his germy air, too, so it's safest to stick with a position like reverse cowgirl where your mouth is facing away from him.
Related: The Benefits of Being Intimate
3. Air Your Dirty Laundry
If you're sharing a bed with your man, wash the
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If you're single, v-day can be just as fun.Who says V-day is for couples? Defy Cupid by indulging in these seven solo pursuits, inspired by e-mails from other single Cosmo girls!
By Christie Griffin
1. Just because you're single doesn't mean you're alone! Round up some unattached chicks and hit the bars, a restaurant, the local karaoke joint, the bowling lanes, whatever. Revel in your ability to have an amazing time, no men needed. -Katriona, 30
2. Whether it's George Clooney or Johnny Depp, spend the night with your ultimate celeb crush. Rent a handful of his movies and treat yourself to an eye-candy marathon. -Jillian, 22
Related: 18 Reasons to Love Being Single
3. Organize a Secret Admirers gifting sesh, à la Secret Santa: You and a group of friends draw names and then deliver items like chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears to each other. That way everyone can have a Valentine... -Mary, 23
4. Since you aren't spending your dough on some dude, might as well spend it on yourself. Give yourself some
