Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2020 i Cosmopolitan

1. “My You character, Joe, carries a sadness with him when he sees something gorgeous—it’s what fuels his mania. I listen to this to get in touch with that—it’s achingly beautiful.” 2. “People talk about Joe like ‘He’s a stalker’ or ‘Oh, he’s a bad guy.’ But he’s a murderer! I need to get in touch with experiencing death, loss, and specifically homicide. I take that very seriously, and this song helps get me there.” 3. “When I want to feel amped, this is a phenomenal option.” 4. “Queen has always been good for cheering me up. This one has a desperate humor to it. Or…there is humor in its desperation.” 5. “This song was, like, the campaign of Gossip Girl season 1. They played it repeatedly while we were…

If you fold it over… You’re the type to show up right before the two-minute Uber grace period runs out and announce yourself like you’ve been waiting for hours. P.S. We see you thinking about bailing on the rest of this page. If you spread it on a table… Reading this from your corner office? Hell yes you are! A flat lay–esque strategy suggests you pay those credit-card bills on time and own work presentations like J.Lo at any given awards show. If you lay it on your lap… Teachers called you out for texting in class, but you charmed your way out of any actual detention. Now you consistently leave your 9-to-5 at 4:45 because your boss thinks you’re the cutest (because you are). If you double-fist it up…

Middle part You’ll make your first million by inventing a DNA-based dating app. Your “F*ck Your Glass Ceiling” Facebook group has millions of followers, which sparks your run for POTUS in 2028. Your platform: a four-day workweek. A swoopy side bang Future you quits your job to run your dog’s Instagram account full time, which will be a huge success! You’ll land an anchor spot on a morning show, where you meet your very hot, very helpful bae, who becomes your assistant. He and your fur bb propose to you on Instagram Live. Boob-length strands Any day now, you’ll realize the corporate world is not for you and decide to “eat, pray, love” your way through the rest of your 20s. By 30, you create a naked yoga studio franchise…

Buy cheese you can’t pronounce from the good part of the store. Invest in a teeny-tiny tattoo literally no one can see. Send that double text. Pour a bottle of wine into a water bottle and drink it at the nail salon. Go engagement-ring shopping regardless of your relationship status. Subscribe to Disney+ so you can binge Lizzie McGuire for the next month. Post a bikini beach pic from literally three years ago. You still look good. Get a savory and a sweet entrée at brunch. Pay someone to rid your ride of sad, dirty floors. Book a keratin treatment. Thank your college towels and sheets for their service and put them out of their misery. Convince Mom to do your taxes. Make out with bae at a bar like…

So you went HAM online, but when your haul arrives, that super-cute midi is actually a maxi and…it looks like a garbage bag. And by you, I mean me, because this is a regular occurrence in my life and I’m sick of being burned! It ends now! Let’s both promise to stick to this list and never f*ck with return labels again! All. The. Tricks. □ Keep an eye out for vidz. Stylists often pin and clip to make clothes fit models perfectly, but 360-degree loops show exactly how your purchase-to-be will look IRL. You don’t have time for games! □ And another on the models. If they’re an extra-small but wearing a medium for a boxy lewk, consider ordering a bigger size too. Also worth the mention: Brands that…

no lie, I’ve been box-dyeing my hair since the sixth grade (shout-out to my purple emo phase and my cool mom who let me go there!). So 10 years later, I can confidently say that I know my way around a bottle of hair color—and that I’ve made literally every imaginable fuckup along the way. See: the time I stained my ears with permanent dye. Also: the time I bought the wrong formula and ended up with a flaming-red bob. The truth is that at-home hair color *can* be a hot mess—but it can also be the best (for your bank account and your hair). And since the directions on the label will only get you so far, I’ve compiled all my hard-earned hacks right here. You’re welcome. What you…

1 STURDY HANDLES Sounds minor—like, you use this thing for only a few seconds, who cares if it’s a little flimsy? You. You care. Because if your fingers can’t get a nice firm hold, you could lose your grip and also a bunch of lashes(). 2 A METAL FRAME Metal not only lasts longer than, say, plastic that could crack, but its weight also provides more stability. Meaning, no more shaky tools millimeters from your cornea. 3 A WIDE-ENOUGH OPENING Pinched eyelid skin = stuff of nightmares. Your curler should be the width of your full lid and easily fit all your lashes inside. 4 THE RIGHT SHAPE You know how you shop for shoes that support your high arches (or total lack thereof)? Same thinking goes for these babies:…

ONE What are you typically doing right before bed? a Swiping through dating apps and sipping on guzzling a glass of pinot. b Writing tmrw’s to-do list and applying my multistep skin-care routine. c Sitting on my couch in a sheet mask, avoiding blue light so I can actually get some sleep. TWO Hi! It’s your alarm! You… a Smack snooze until I will literally lose my job if I don’t get going. b Jump up to pull on my leggings and hit the gym. c Calmly roll out of bed, stretch, and think of three things I’m grateful for. THREE Before work, you make sure to do a quick… a Sniff of my armpits to see if I can skip the shower. Yup, we good. b Skim of the…

ARIES (03.21–04.19) Your social life is poppin’ and you’re looking fire thanks to Venus, planet of love and beauty, hanging out in your sign. But things will get chill on February 18th when moody Pisces season starts, making you feel kind of invisible (hello, is no one paying attention???). Don’t sweat it though. All eyes are still on you. CANCER (06.21–07.22) I know you’re not a fan of surprises, but, well, too bad: Your job is wildin’ out on you in ways you didn’t expect. Hang up your soft pants and cancel your standing Seamless order. You might need to travel for work. At least you’ll have a hottie in your DMs welcoming you home! LIBRA (09.23–10.22) Listen, you’re drowning in work, but love could soon be landing on your…

When people ask why I’m single, my go-tos are: a busy schedule, too much travel, and an unwillingness to open Tinder. But really it’s… my messy bedroom. “Your house has its own energy field—it’s either calling in or repelling what you want,” says feng shui expert and astro nerd Patricia Lohan. She’s basically like an astrologer for your home, and I’d invited her over to help me with my romantic life, which has lately felt a lot more “repelled” than “called in.” “I’ve had people come to me when their lives are falling apart, and they’re looking inward for answers,” says Lohan. “No! It’s your house!” Nodding, I try to hide my cacti behind me (I’ve read Lohan’s book, The Happy Home, and I know my little friends are not welcome)…

ICYMI: There’s a test floating around the internet that tells you your love language, which is v important (like, just as necessary as your birth chart). Not only can knowing it make dating slash being in a relationship easier, but it can also be clutch for your sex life. Because you, my friend, are unique. Special. And in order for you to have an amazing orgasm, you need playthings that speak to your body and soul. Behold, our customized list that will fulfill you in all the ways. You’re welc…. Physical touch Seeing Meghan and Harry kissing in public gives you butterflies, because to you, getting handsy is the best (and only) way to show affection. This bb vibrates while going to town on your clitoris with an all-encompassing, suction-heavy…

Honestly, sexting is a lot like sex itself. Tons of people do it and would like to think they’re awesome at it, but few actually reach “that was so good I’ll remember it when I’m living in a retirement home” status. To get there, it’s helpful to know the specific words that really set a phone en fuego. So I asked nearly 1,000 guys to share their takes on the hottest sexts they’ve ever seen. Some collating, synthesizing, and data analyzing later, I am here with The Thing: a top-ten ranking of the world’s most effective sexts. Use them wisely.…

PRO @ ME WITH THAT $$$, FAM! Take it from me, a recently married: Weddings mean a lot of things, including sorting through endless glitter-laced cards and lugging your third 24-pack of Pyrex back to Bed Bath & Beyond (registries exist for a reason!). And sure, Le Creuset is fancy-nice and everyone loves cash of any kind…but what they crave even more is money without the paper cuts. Guys, internet money is still money. Just easier, for both sides. Couples: What better thank-you could you give your guests than the ability to direct-deposit you a gift with one tap? Guests: If you insist on keeping it heartfelt and personal, you can include a sweet note right there in the app. Or just a bunch of bride emoji. If you’re still…

Q I worked out yesterday and now it hurts to live. Whence this cruelty? A This is called delayed-onset muscle soreness, and it sucks. It’s the result of contracting muscles over and over, which tears their fibers, says certified personal trainer Stephanie Sanzo, creator of the Build program on the Sweat app. Since your muscles then rebuild and become stronger, this is a good thing. But work in some low-intensity cardio like the elliptical to keep the blood flowing through your sore bod, she adds. It sounds awful, but it will help. Q Are morning workouts really better—or can I skip them for the rest of my life? A You can cancel them. “Physiologically, they aren’t superior to exercising at any other point in the day,” says certified trainer Anna…

A fun thing that happens? You wanna look cute but he’s all, “This is what I’m wearing.” Problem solved when he puts on a matching set. Yeah, it’s loungewear. But, like, stylish loungewear. If he has literally any jacket in his closet that isn’t from a pro sports team or meant for the ski slopes, it’s going to seem super polished with jeans—and that sparkly dress you’ve been meaning to wear. BEAUTY BONUS Got some bounce in your step but need some bounce in your curls? Massage in Dove Amplified Textures Super Slip Detangling Conditioner, $7, for major definition and volume. So, he doesn’t own a cool coat or a matching shirt and pants? NBD, because he definitely has a black blazer, a white but ton-down, and a tie. Presto…

MY OVER ALL NIGHT STAND VIBE No really, it’s…an actual hatbox. WHAT’S ON TOP At any given time: a cup of tea, my cell, a lacrosse ball ONE SURPRISING THING I KEEP INSIDE Swimsuits PRODUCTS I ALWAYS HAVE IN THERE Indie Lee brightening cleanser and toner, Tatcha cleansing oil, Joanna Vargas anything, Beauty Bakerie snickerdoodle lip gloss MY SNACK SITUATION Lol, snacks are for the bed. YOU SHOULD REALLY ASK ME ABOUT My hair closet! WHAT I STORE IN THERE Too many things for one head, but a girl and her scalp are bougie. HOW I WAKE UP My alarm is the sun. And with it, all my regrets for not keeping the blackout curtains when I moved.…

in Hollywood, there are two leading-guy archetypes rn: the quarterbacks and the soft bois. (Before you say something like, “That’s way too simple. There are definitely more kinds,” pls read all the way through this airtight case.) The quarterbacks are the famous men you could run up to full speed, do that Notebook-style leg-wrap-jump thing, and have absolutely no fear of falling. We’re talking the brothers Hemsworth, Jason Derulo, Charles Melton. Soft bois probably can’t hold you up (and they prefer intense, full-body, squeezy hugs anyway). They can whip up a poetic Insta caption in 30 seconds or less. They’ve read all the essential Jonathans: Franzen, Safran Foer, and Lethem. They’ll meet you at a bar wearing a logo-less hoodie that costs at least $1,500. Specimens include Lucas Hedges, the…

A few weeks ago, as I was trolling Rihanna’s tweets instead of doing my actual job, I discovered the Likes tab, just chilling there in the navigation bar. Um, CLICK. There for my viewing pleasure was everything RiRi had ever hearted: an absolute gold mine of Parmesan memes, vids poking fun at her beauty line, earnest odes to Barbados. And suddenly, it felt like we were…friends? I’m now incredibly close with all my famous crushes—and I finally *get* their personalities. See for yourself. LIZZO THE SUBTEXT Lizzo is a straight-up conspiracy theorist, clearly on board with the idea that Travis Scott mayyybe had a side piece the entire time he was dating Kylie. TBH, now that it’s coming from the woman who wrote “Truth Hurts,” I’m a believer too. @Lizzo…

If you start at the beginning “It’s like this for a reason.” —You, at least twice a week If you start at the end You lurve being different. You might even read backward just to *look* different. Honestly, though, it’s working. Clout. If you take out the subscription cards first You’re all about cutting to the chase—only the essentials matter. Related: You use Gmail auto responses, like, all the time. If you keep those cards in FOMO is slowly destroying your life. What are you waiting for? Just use them, dude.…

OH HEY! Wanna weigh in? Follow us on Twitter for our next poll. And your ideal plan is what exactly? 66% Maybe something chill with my S.O. involving takeout and doing the sex. 27% A fancy dinner. It’s a classic for a reason. 7% IDEK, but my roommate will probably make me watch When Harry Met Sally…. Okay, but what about Galentine’s Day? 59% I’ll go to a party if a friend hosts one. 21% I feel nothing about this. 20% I am Leslie Knope; Leslie Knope is me. Do you actually do Valentine’s Day? 58% If I’m in a serious relationship, yes! 25% Starting February 1, I only eat heart candy and buy drugstore stuffed animals. 17% I would rather vom. I know that’s harsh, but yeah. Would you…

1 Tall boots Okay, so you H-A-T-E tights. I get it! These babies’ll never snag or get that super-weird drop crotch that drives you crazy all night, but your gams will still be covered. Bonus: They look killer with minidresses. 2 A jacket as a dress Layering is *usually* key, but if it’s snowy outside and hot as balls in the bar, you’ll want a do-it-all coat that doubles as a dope frock. 3 Socks and shoes Snow boots don’t scream “club,” but hosiery ’n’ heels sure do. The extra inches of fabric stop toes from turning into lil icicles. 4 Hats off, ahem, on Heat escapes from your noggin, ppl! Trap it in with a chic beret or an edgy baker-boy hat that doesn’t take up space on the…

DO BOTH A matching jacket makes it feel very Intentional Dressing. On MARY FAMA, art director, @MaryFama WHO, ME? Balance out the baggy with a tight, cropped sweater for that off-duty model sitch. On RUBY BUDDEMEYER, beauty editor, @RubyBud ON THAT 9-TO-5 When in doubt, go (silky) monochrome. So profesh. So pretty. On ROSA HEYMAN, deputy editor, @Rosa_Heyman COMIN’ IN HOT Uhh, did you know they make LEATHER cargo pants?! Now you do. On MEGHAN ALLEN, associate producer, @_TheMoog…

ARE TRENDS EVEN STILL REL EVANT? I’m glad you asked—because it does seem, right now, like everything is in. Big ’80s shoulders? Early aughts snap hair clips? Victorian collars? All here, all great. Which is definitely different from ye olden times, when there’d be two, maybe three, big, trackable trends at any given moment (hi, Juicy velour tracksuit). Back then, you could count on fashion to be cyclical—like, you could safely store a ’70s-style jumpsuit in your closet knowing it’d come back in 20 years. Now, the cycles are faster and—how do I put this lightly?—on crack. On top of all the aesthetics happening at once, we’re simultaneously obsessed with the new-new and leaning hard into nostalgia. This can make it difficult to pinpoint what, exactly, is “on trend” (that’s…

IF IT’S NOT DARK ENOUGH Wait a couple of weeks until you can safely try again—even the healthiest of strands can’t deal with multiple rounds of dye in one sitting. (Meantime, maybe invest in a nice hat?) Then try another round of the *same* dye—using a new color will leave you with a shade that’s way of f—and check it every five minutes before rinsing. IF IT’S TOO DARK If you used a permanent dye, get thee to a hairstylist. If you’re dealing with a demi- or semi-perm job, rinse your hair twice with a clarifying shampoo to lift out some pigment. Look for one with stripping sulfates or “SLS” at the top of the ingredients list (they’re super harsh but great at getting rid of color). Make sure you…

HEADS UP! 1. Storing your makeup in the bathroom is a hard no. Heat and humidity can cause faster bacteria growth, shortening expiration dates even more. Instead, leave it in a dry place, like your bedroom. 2. Don’t f*ck with your eye area. Get yourself a spray bottle and mist your shadows and brushes with antimicrobial rubbing alcohol every few weeks. 3. Both pencil and gel liners can harden from exposure to air. Use a clean sharpener (as in soap-and-water-scrub-scrub-scrub clean) once a week to keep them linin’ like new. PSA! These rules don’t apply to “green” makeup, which is made without traditional preservatives. Take the expiration dates on the packaging seriously, okay?…

A SUPER-QUICK HAIR TREATMENT “As in eight seconds… and that’s it. I comb this through my clean, damp hair, count to eight, then rinse—and end up with shiny, silky (but zero percent weighed-down) hair.” —LAUREN BALSAMO, senior beauty editor THIS ONE-STEP NAIL POLISH “It requires no base or top coats, legit dries in one minute (I timed it), and looks completely opaque after one coat. Thank you for this miracle.” —CHLOE METZGER, senior beauty editor A PERFECTLY SPICY FRAGRANCE “So, rose is a wildly polarizing scent, one that I honestly used to turn up my nose at. But this blend smells almost peppery with just the right touch of floral—no rose overload, as its name might lead you to believe.” —CARLY CARDELLINO VACCARO, beauty director THE ULTIMATE FACIAL “No offense…

Admit it: You’ve aggressively swiped right on an otherwise kinda whatever dude just because the goldendoodle chillin’ in his pics looked like a Very Good Boy—and later been enraged to find out it’s actually his cousin’s roommate’s dog. “Hi, 911? I’d like to report a CRIME.” Guys are constantly posing with pups to flex their responsible, fun-loving vibes because it works: 70 percent of singles say a floof-filled profile is a turn-on, a recent survey confirms. But enough with the charades! You wanna know about that critter he’s not bringing to the brewery on Saturdays—the one you find out about on date four when you’re at his place and see a couple of frozen mice thawing in the sink and he’s like, “Oh, yeah, those are for Rumpelsnakeskin. He’s over…

The old blanket advice for uncomfortable sex? “Try more foreplay” and “Use more lube.” And, yeah, those can help, but what if you’re already having 30-minute make-outs and going through tubes of the slick stuff and it still effing hurts? Follow this flowchart for actually helpful insight on what might be going on and how to make it stop.* *SOURCES MICHAEL INGBER, MD, OF THE CENTER FOR SPECIAL IZED WOMEN’S HEALTH AND OB-GYN HEATHER BARTOS, MD, OFFER THEIR GENIUS TIPS HERE, BUT THIS ISN’T A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. IF THESE SUGGESTIONS DON’T WORK AND/OR THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, GO TO YOUR DOCTOR. Where does it hurt the most?…

Want to bury your face in this gorgina stack? Hi, you’re in extreme luck. The obscenely large, ooey, gooey, mushy, gushy cookies you see all over your feed can now be delivered to your literal home. Basically, you could be eating showstoppers from New York’s famed Levain Bakery by the time you finish this Cosmo. Goals? Goals.…

Nothing makes a party more awkward than that two-second break between songs. One moment you’re having a private convo about your friend who’s in the bathroom, the next you’re scream-outing her UTI. Lucky for (both of) you, this hack seamlessly flows playlist tracks into each other, closing the gap and making you a Paris-level DJ. And just like that, you’re headlining in Ibiza*. *Ticket to Ibiza not included. STEP 1 Open Spotify on your phone and make sure you’re on the Home page. Tap the Settings wheel in the top right corner of your screen. STEP 2 Click Playback and move the Gapless Playback slider to green. Do the same thing to Automix to smooth out song transitions. STEP 3 Customize how long the songs overlap by moving the Crossfade slider…

“BEST FRIEND” HAS TWO DEFINITIONS. Some use it to indicate a tier of friendship granted to people you’d actually speak to outside of Instagram DMs, maybe even invite to your birthday brunch. But the luckiest consider it a title awarded to one single human who knows you well enough to spot the difference between your tequila buzz and your prosecco buzz. Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine know each other’s buzzes. And go-to take-out orders. And astrological compatibility. The flat chests, bushy brows, and orthodontics on their Hulu hit may be fake—not to mention the fact that they’re grown-ass women playing 13-year-olds named… Anna and Maya—but the obsessively close friendship between their characters is no joke. The real Anna and Maya met in Amsterdam on a junior-year study-abroad program and have…

START Tits up, ladies! Here come the most dramatic introductions in TV history. Your first move out of the limo is to: A. Try to remember your “My name is Alexis, I came here from Texas, I make a dope-ass breakfast” rap-rhyme moment. JUMP TO 2 B. Say hi, squeeze his arm, say you’ll catch him inside…and hope he notices how good your butt looks in shiny silk. JUMP TO 3 C. Rock a head-to-toe unicorn getup and speak only in pig latin. SAY YOUR GOODBYES 2 You’re really vibing with the Bachelor (what’s his name again?) when a particularly camera-ready competitor asks if she can “steal him for a sec.” Got a game plan? A. Hover till she leaves, then say you feel bad for her and the UTI…

Catching a couple of quick quotes from an actor on a red carpet? That’s cool, I guess. At Cosmo, we prefer to dial up our crushes afterhours, when they’re all alone and not even thinking about work… kind of like a phone date. Or, I mean, a totally professional, official, important interview. Which is how I found myself spending an intimate evening chatting with the hottie from the RuPaul drama AJ and the Queen (Josh is also the seriously toned corrections officer in Orange Is the New Black) about takeout, sweatpants, and his competitive edge. So where are you right now? I’m actually in a little outdoor alcove in my apartment in Montreal. I knew we’d be talking, so I wanted to sit back in the most relaxing part of…

BEHAVIORS Tally up all the offenses you’re guilty of—be honest! ⃞ Whipping open the window shade for a sunrise Boomerang ADD 4 POINTS ⃞ Clapping when the plane lands because you survived mild turbulence ADD 4 POINTS ⃞ Sticking your bag in a bin up front because you’re too lazy to drag it all the way back to your seat ADD 3 POINTS ⃞ Applying the goopy face mask you somehow got through security even though it’s 3.5 fluid ounces ADD 2 POINTS ⃞ Snapping a pic for Twitter of someone else doing something gross ADD 2 POINTS ⃞ Dropping SkinnyPop crumbs all over the place like Hansel and Gretel ADD 2 POINTS ⃞ Charging your phone in the bathroom because you happened to notice an outlet last time you…

1. The waiter drops off the check at your coworker’s birthday dinner, and someone suggests an even split. You… a Hand over my CC. And next time, I’m going for the $$$ entrée. b Pull out a pen, grab the receipt, and Albert Einstein this bill into eight lil bills. Justice for all. c Venmo the host for my smol, sad salad and tip. I won’t be held accountable for Debbie’s truffle fries. 2. You just found out that your OG BFF and middle school crush made out—and kept it a secret for 10 years. You… a Feel shook but not mad. What that tongue do, queen?! b Wait until we’re out, then sob after two Tito’s and sodas. c DM her high school ex. That’s fair, and he’s still…

HATE CHANGE? Get yourself a pair that’s both subtly pointy *and* boxy.…

ONE-SHOULDER FRONT CLASP Keep those girls together with a handy clip. TRY Nordstrom Lingerie, $60, nordstrom.com SEE-THROUGH NIPPLE COVERS Don’t wanna bare all? Use these subtle bbs. TRY Nippies, $25, amazon.com BACKLESS CLEAR HOISTERS Stick these on, then use the tabs to lift a lil higher. TRY Deceny CB, $16, amazon.com STRAPLESS DRAW STRING The tighter the laces, the deeper the cleave. TRY Rose LeMarc, $15, amazon.com CUTOUTS SILICONE LIFTS Want separation *and* lift? Say no more. TRY Miilye, $16, amazon.com…

THE TRICK For LIMITLESS snuggly-out fit options, mix and match all these tops and bottoms.…

PLATINUM Even if it’s technically only a shade lighter than your base. Nothing is worth the risk of burning off your hair or scalp (!). TRENDY COLORS Hues like soft pastels or bright neons require starting with a light base (aka you’ll need some bleach)—without that, nothing much will show up. JET BLACK Only for true at-home savants—or those prepared to live with a dye job gone very wrong. Once you go this dark, you’re kinda-sorta stuck with it until your hair grows out all the way.…

if you’re anything like me (aka single and toootally fine with it, why do you ask?!), then this time of year is always a big headache. But 2020 is gonna be a little different. Because it’s everyone else’s—as in couples’—turn to freak out, thanks to some crazy astro weather. Venus is in Aries, its weakest position, making commitment sound boring and arguments more common. And since Aries’ egocentricity rivals Leo’s level of self-centeredness (love you, Leos!), compromising with bae will be *very* hard. So if you’re in a relationship that has any ~issues~ at all, things are just going to get more volatile. There’s more! Mercury Retrograde starts on February 16th, but it will be craaawling its way out of its pre-shadow phase (the sometimes equally dark period before an…

Have a painting of a boat? Burn it Ships sitting in harbors emphasize stagnation, says Patricia Lohan. (It was, um, problematic that I had one hanging across from my bed.) Stick to paired art and accessories Like actual lovebirds. “It could be two swans,” explains Lohan. “Swans mate for life. It’s really just about thinking in pairs.” Curate your closet “If your closet is full, if your bedroom is full, if your calendar is full, you’re never going to meet someone,” says Lohan. “You have to make room.” Keep things level Buy a pair of nightstands of similar height. Different heights can lead to relationship power imbalances. “You want equilibrium and balance and harmony,” says Lohan.…

ARIES A romantic night in or wild night out—either way, your V-Day looks great. TAURUS Trust me: Book a relaxing spa appointment, just in case. GEMINI You’re totes getting ~lucky~ this year. CANCER This holiday catches you right in the feels. Sorry, bb. LEO You’ll go big for bae, even if they don’t do the same for you. (They won’t.) VIRGO Don’t count on getting the romcom energy you deserve. Sorry to you too, bb. LIBRA Your night will be action packed, if ya know what I mean. *wiggles eyebrows* SCORPIO Fire up the sexy Snaps—you’ll be stuck at work. SAGITTARIUS Mood: cozy night at home. Aka cancel that spensy dinner. CAPRICORN Some whips and chains as stress relief? It’s that kind of night. AQUARIUS Your bedroom’ll be as lit…

What’s a non-lame V-Day gift? My partner and I are way past the lingerie and chocolate days…. TBH, the fact that you still want to acknowledge this holiday the way Cupid intended is sweet enough. Personally, I think a card is plenty (and plenty effective). But if Valentine’s Day is sacred in your relationship—and exchanging gifts is kind of nonnegotiable—try this smart suggestion: “Stalk your partner’s favorite celeb’s social media platforms,” says sex educator Shan Boodram, author of The Game of Desire. “You’ll probably get tons of ideas, and you can then note that your gift is one of their idol’s picks.” So if boo is a huge fan of The Rock, you can scope The Rock’s feed for the sneakers he’s been wearing. Or if bae can’t get enough…

The authors of your new career bible Earn It! are swooping into save you from your office fails. “During my first month as an accountant, I made a typo—and charged a client $10,000 instead of $1,000. He won’t let it go, and I haven’t confessed. Is it too late?” Mika: Well, that is a bad day. Even though time has passed, don’t pretend it didn’t happen in hopes that the client (or your boss!) will forget. Owning up to your mistakes, even now, will make people respect and trust you. It’ll be tough, but with hard work and attention to detail, you’ll turn this around. Daniela: I’d also tell your boss that you’re going to implement some kind of triple-check plan that’ll prevent this from happening again. Oh, and bring…

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