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A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE


one old love she can imagine going back to
and one who reminds her how far she has come.

enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own even if she never wants to or needs to

something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour.

a youth she's content to leave behind
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age.

a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.

one friend who always makes her laugh.
and one who lets her cry.

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family

eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored

a feeling of control over her destiny


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW


how to fall in love without losing herself

how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship
when to walk away

that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents

that her childhood may not have been perfect
but its over

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more

how to live alone
even if she doesn't like it.

whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally

where to go
be it to her best friend's kitchen table
or a charming inn in the woods
when her soul needs soothing.

what she can and can't accomplish in a day
a month
and a year
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