Okay, I'm not serious.<\/p>\n
I would never seriously <\/em>suggest that anyone throw away their Cosmopolitan<\/a> <\/em>magazines.<\/p>\n I've always been a fan of Cosmo.<\/em> When I was younger, I devoured Glamour<\/a> <\/em>magazine, Cosmo<\/em>'s younger sister. I used to enjoy the elliptical trainers at the gym, and I would pick up an issue of Cosmo <\/em>or Glamour <\/em>and "run" until I finished.<\/p>\n But now that I'm older, I've discovered that Cosmo <\/em>magazine can actually be detrimental to your dating health.<\/p>\n Its "dating advice lite," appearing along with articles on real-life stories, beauty, celeb gossip, etc., assume a certain lifestyle that may not resemble yours in the least. <\/p>\n From what I can tell, Cosmo's <\/em>dating advice is tailored to its target market, who appears to be young women in their 20s-30s who want to have it all: Manolo Blahniks, Louis Vuitton handbag, Dolce & Gabbana dress, hot job, city pad, gorgeous boyfriend, and the perfect balance of freedom and style.<\/p>\n Does that sound like you?<\/p>\n If it does, then go for Cosmo <\/em>and never look back.<\/p>\n If it doesn't … if you're more worried about taking care of your ailing parents, raising your children as a single mom, paying a mortgage, dealing with stress and health ailments, being a good person who recycles and volunteers … then I have another magazine that might suit you a bit better.<\/p>\n