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Sure, you could spend the beginning of the new year trying to lose weight or quit smoking, but how about something fun that you'll stick to for longer than a Pam Anderson marriage? Try following my resolution advice for a lively and passionate 2007.
For the mellowed marrieds: 2007 doesn't end in 007 for nothing. Get back that Bond-style thrill and excitement in your own affair. Make it your resolution to do something romantic and special with your partner every month of the new year. Make fools of yourselves dancing at Polly Esther's, feed each other fondue at the Melting Pot or register for a couples massage class at Knead Attention. Go ahead, get a little for your eyes only on each other!
For the serial monogamists: Take a break. This was me a few years ago (well, now that I'm engaged hopefully it will continue to be me). Before the dawning of 2005 I resolved to stay single for the entire year. It just may have been the longest-lasting new year's resolution in history - I made it through August when I met my fiancee. Those months of being alone did more to prepare me for a life-long committment than any of my prior relationships. It's scary at first to be on your own after being half of a couple for so long, but trust me, it's worth it.
For the single girls at the bar: Live it up! You already know you don't need a man to be complete and happy, so go celebrate the fact that you can kiss the cute dj and stay out as late you want without answering to anyone. Relish spending time with your true lifelong companion - yourself!
For the newly engaged: Breathe. Your marriage isn't doomed because the florist got dendrobium orchids instead of cymbidiums. Becoming engaged floods your brain with thoughts. Unfortunately, most of them are more along the lines of committing to a date instead of committing your life to your mate. Try to forget the wedding hype and remember what got you here in the first place - focusing on your relationship. Oh, and I meant your relationship with your future spouse, not your wedding coordinator.
For the on-line daters: Step away from the computer. I understand that match.com can work. I know that your sister's co-worker's mom met her husband on an on-line dating site and the only thing separating you from your soul mate is a better picture and a more aggressive email campaign. But come on, haven't you spent enough time this week on you tube? Go out and have fun. I'm not saying go to a bar, just out. We live in Colorado; there's plenty of out to be found.
For the badly broken-uppers: Put down the ice cream and pick up a book. Or a paintbrush. Or a plane ticket. Make a list of all the things you've dreamed of doing but that the cheating, lying, fill-in-the-blank stopped you from fulfilling. Then go do it. Voila - instant revenge. You've just made yourself a more interesting person.
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