PLUS: Is it ever okay to be unfaithful? - The housewife is dead: Long live the New Family - High Anxiety!! Fasing up to your first job, The first weekend away with him, The mid-20s life crisis - his ego his sex drive: The ups and downs of men in bed - He doesnt love you any more: How to survive the reject shock - Anyone for chocolate nipples? - Social intercourse: Everybodys at it! - Why men dont take woman seriously
FEATURES News report: The housewife is dead, long live the New Family No longer held together by duty, the New Family aims to work as a team. Adrienne Burgess Drama queens—what a performance! They have to be the centre of attention-whatever the cost. Susan Squire The Brand contra' passion of Elisabeth Smart Her raison d'etre was to love. Rosemary Sullivan Anyone for chocolate nlppies? Want a fun night out and a little something to spiee up your love life? Ann Summers Ilas the answer. Dee Pilgrim Was the past so perfect? Looking back on life, it's always easier to remember the good times. Tania Unsworth Join Cosmo's Student Advisory Board Here's your chance to tell us about the issues that are important to young women. Is it ever okay to be unfaithful? Fidelity is the cornerstone of a happy relationship, because sex is much more than merely physical. Irma Kurtz The mid-twenties life crisla It's time to stop seeking social approval and concentrate on working out your own values. Eleni Kyriacou 156 The first weekend away Those traumatic 48 hours can make or break your relationship. Skip Hollandsworth Trust Terry Gilliam Deciding to team up with Robin Williams for his latest film was a laughing matter! Joan Goodman Why men don't take us seriously Will they ever come around to seeing a woman's point of view? Stan Cullimore His ego, his libido Feelings of self-worth can have a strong effect an his sexuality. Shelley Levitt What becomes of the brokenhearted? Falling apart when a relationship ends is one of the first steps to recovery. Kathleen King
FASHION AND BEAUTY Style news: Chiconomy Lisa Hendrick Suit yourself! Fashion survey: Di beats Madonna Style tips: Why don't you . . . Desiröe Lederer Beauty scoop Susan Wilson Beauty news Lisa Podmore Beauty steps Fitness flash Esmä Newton-Dunn The A to Z of kind cosmetics Our guide to beauty products that are good for you and the planet. Chrissie Painell High streetwise: More cute than loot Catherine Boon More cred than bread Elaine Deed
CAREER AHEAD Facing up to your first job It comes as a shock, but it's the start of your glittering career. Jo Andrews Career success: Switched an by TV Women who keep us in the picture. Elaine Gallagher Career tips: Dealing with difficult people Getting along with colleagues is a crucial part of everyone's job. Suzanne King Career agony Your career problems solved. Ros Miles
COSMO LIVING How to buy a home Don't make a move until you've read our guide. Barbara Ellis Getting it together: The £500 living room The £500 kitchen Stylish ideas that won't break the bank. Anoop Parikh Real-life interiors: Cryptic thinking How to create opulence and glamour from second-hand Emds. Design directions: The new glamour Bold, bright colours can revitalise tired-looking rooms.
FOOD Who's a cosmopollofan? Learn how to roast a chicken and you'll be guaranteed a thousand meals. Richard Ehrlich. Eating light, eating right
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TRAVEL Take oft for Tokyo If you're ready for a whole new travel experience, the "Eastern Capital" is for you. Hilary Burden
FICTION Short story: The bog man Julie finds her professor-lover wanting when they visit the Body in the bog. Margaret Atwood
REGULARS Our Cosmo world October is a great month to Books Kate Saunders Films Derek Malcolm Music Jo Andrews TV Sue Summers The agony column Irma Kurtz Health reports Denise Winn Student live issues Live issues Eleni Kyriacou Money matters Amanda Atha Sex and the single girl: Social intercourse-everybody's at it! Cynthia Heimel Stockists Classified ads On the couch Tom Crabtree Horoscopes Circe Dear Cosmopolitan
PLUS: Is it ever okay to be unfaithful? - The housewife is dead: Long live the New Family - High Anxiety!! Fasing up to your first job, The first weekend away with him, The mid-20s life crisis - his ego his sex drive: The ups and downs of men in bed - He doesnt love you any more: How to survive the reject shock - Anyone for chocolate nipples? - Social intercourse: Everybodys at it! - Why men dont take woman seriously