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If crappy weather and holiday stress made you blue, try these spirit-lifting suggestions. They'll have you feeling great...and looking gorgeous as all get-out.

1. Swipe on a Flavored Lip Gloss

Head to the drugstore and pick out a new pout polish. "Choose a flavor you love. An enjoyable taste will make you feel more positive," says Rachel Herz, Ph.D., a cognitive psychologist specializing in scent at Brown University. We love Bonne Bell VitaGloss 2O, $3.50. Find out which gloss works best on date nights.

2. Fake a Tan

It's no secret why you feel most sizzling in the summer: With a bronzed bod, you literally look hot. "Not only does a faux glow brighten your overall appearance but it also makes you feel casual, carefree and summery, even in the dead of winter," explains Garrod. Treat yourself to a pro spray tan or do a DIY self-tanner job at home. These easy to follow steps will help you score a sunless tan.

3. Get Gorgeous for Cheap

Hit your favorite

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Cosmo got the hottest guys of Monday Night Football to reveal what turns them on, their dating pet peeves, and how to land a second date. Plus, check out the sex tips guys say will drive them wild.

Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons, #88

Cosmo: What is something that women don't know about men?
Tony: "When we act like we aren't listening, we really are. We hear everything you have said, but most likely just don't want to address it or answer your questions. But ladies, we do hear you. We hear everything."

Take this trivia quiz to find out how well you understand what guys are thinking.

Wes Welker of the New England Patriots, #83

Cosmo: What's a piece of dating advice you wish women knew?
Wes: "Call me so you know where I am, follow me to see if I'm doing what I say I'm doing, hire a private investigator...but whatever you do, do not snoop through my e-mail or cell phone!"

David Anderson of the Houston Texans, #89

Cosmo: What's something a

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Having doubts about your dude? Maybe you should give him the boot before the year is over. Don't worry about not having a date for New Year's Eve. We'll show you how to land a kiss anyway.

1. When you ask to speak to him about moving in, he schedules the talk for June.

2. His friends call him by the nickname of Cheaty McGee. Or Tiger Woods.

3. The guy's elaborate excuse for not spending the holidays together includes training for an Ironman competition. Hey, we tried to warn you about the kind of guys you "think" you should date, but really shouldn't.

4. He calls your mom "Mrs. Robinson" and stares at her way too intensely.

5. The big spender usually splurges and buys you awesome gifts, so it'd be a real shame to dump him before Christmas. (Don't forget to send him the link to our gift guides so he'll know what to shop for.)

Are you thinking about ditching your guy? Tell us why he totally deserves getting dumped.

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When we heard the rumors that Tiger Woods had an affair, it was hard not to wonder if he'd lost his mind. What reason could there be for him to risk losing his wife, the smoking-hot former model Elin Nordegren? She's not the only beautiful women who has been cheated on.

Although we don't know the behind-the-scenes details of their marriage, infidelity experts say it's not surprising that guys like Tiger indulge in sideline action. As it turns out, the reasons guys are unfaithful are rarely about the sex itself, but because cheating fuels a deep psychological need. "Several factors make some men more likely to stray, even if they are dating or married to a beautiful woman," says Don-David Lusterman, PhD, author of Infidelity: A Survival Guide.

The first factor at work is the man's level of success. Guys in high-profile, powerful positions - such as celebrities, athletes, business executives, and politicians - often have a sense of superiority and entitlement. "These guys

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Cosmo has been covering the dangers of tanning beds as part of our ongoing Practice Safe Sun campaign.

New research shows that indoor tanning increases your melanoma odds, yet salons keep customers in the dark about the risks. Cosmo teamed up with ABC News' 20/20 to expose their efforts to mislead you.

Tune in to ABC on Friday, December 4, at 10 p.m. ET to watch the shocking investigation!

Here are some of the highlights:

TANNING MYTH #1

Indoor tanning is not strongly linked to melanoma.

The Indoor Tanning Association (ITA), insists that no proof connects artificial UV light to melanoma-the deadliest form of skin cancer that is also the second most common cancer for women in their 20s and the third most common cancer for women in their 30s-and that rates of skin cancer today are probably based on having been sunburned 20 to 40 years ago.

But decades of research, including the previously referenced report, have shown that exposure to UV light can lead to

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It's hard to know what to believe with reports swirling that baby-faced cutie Tiger Woods is a cheater, but one thing's for sure: His wife's got one hell of a golf swing. Of course, if we were in her situation we'd be tempted to do the same - or whip out a few of these equally naughty, awesomely bad revenge tactics. Find out the real reasons men cheat.

1. Donate his 60-inch plasma to charity.

2. Engaged? Write him a touching thank-you note for the 3-carat Tiffany diamond ring that will now be worn on your middle finger.

3. Change his e-mail's auto response to "I'm unavailable today due to a raging case of genital warts."

4. "Forget" where you parked his vintage convertible.

5. Take a photo of yourself naked, then blur out all the good parts and leave it on his pillow with a message that says, "Too bad you'll never see these again."

6. Resist the urge to break up with him until the day of his big meeting - then give him a Sharpie mustache right before his alarm Read More »from 7 Ways to Put a Cheater in His Place (Without Injuring Tiger Woods)

From scoring a holiday bonus to convincing your guy to hang his stocking at your place, here's a crib sheet to getting everything you want this season, even if you've been bad.

1) Ban Bad Gifts

Launch a preemptive strike against ugly sweaters, food processors, and other unwanted presents by dropping very specific hints. "Make it easy for others to shop for you," says Padwa. She suggests saying, "You know what would make me really happy this year?" and then fill-in-the-blank with whatever you've had your eye on. Need some inspiration? We've rounded up the most scintillating presents this season.

2) Bow Out of Lame Invites

Just because your inbox is flooded with invites doesn't mean your social calendar must be solely dedicated to celebrating seasonal cheer. (You don't want to waste a hot holiday dress on a boring party. We found 15 frocks that put the average LBD to shame.) Accept only the invites to parties you'd really like to attend. Lynette Padwa, author of Say

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Most of the time, text messaging is fast, easy, and convenient. But there are a few offenses that text messagers engage in that makes your skin crawl. Here, the five most annoying texting habits--and how to b!tchslap that texter.

1. The Double-Message Texter
Of course you screen calls. Everyone does. So why - why?! - do certain people feel the need to send a text letting you know that they just left a voicemail? Calm down, dude.
B!tch-slap technique: Text back, "What's next, a carrier pigeon?"
(Psst! Want to know the 5 Times You Shouldn't Text Him? Find out now.)

2. The Mass Texter
This text usually reads something like, "What are you getting into tonight?" You know in your gut that this very same text just went out to 20 other people at exactly the same time, and that the sender is just waiting to receive all his/her options before deciding what to do.
B!tch-slap technique: You know how you can block those newsletters that you never signed up for by sending an e-mail with

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