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10 single-girl habits to hold on to: even if you're off the market, you can still maintain your preboyfriend moxie. Behold the independent acts to indulge in without an ounce of guilt. (The Cosmo List).(Brief Article)

Cosmopolitan

| May 01, 2002 | Haber, Heather | COPYRIGHT 2002 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

* When you lasso a cowboy you want to camp out with exclusively, there are a few single-chick habits you have to cross off your list (bedding down with other men comes to mind). But some activities can--and should!--be salvaged from your solo days. In fact, giving up your favorite pre-him pastimes could sabotage your newfound happiness. How so? "When a woman sacrifices too many of the things she enjoys doing, she's bound to end up resenting the guy for it ... even if he didn't ask her to give up a thing," explains Beverly Engel, a psychotherapist and author of Loving Him Without Losing You.

Read this starter list of free-bird behaviors to stay hooked on. And if you're even the tiniest bit worried that you're not entitled, consider whether he has ditched all of his single-guy habits. So don't ever stop ...

scarfing your favorite eats

If your guy thinks hummus is a sorry excuse for food, tell him not to eat it! There's no reason to alter your pantry penchants just because they don't please his palate.

amusing yourself

Self-absorption is a grossly underrated pastime. So continue indulging in soul-feeding solo activities like journal jotting, morning meditation, and whatever else happens to whip your cream.

dressing sexily

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