20 ways to stay YOU when in a relationship. (I'm still learning)

So the boy and I have moved at rapid paces. Space/Time continuums and sound barriers have been broken and shaken and the world has "flipped turned upside down." Love is crazy cool, but keeping balance is neccessary as well. So here I am with a few tips on how to stay sane and whole when a whirlwind sweeps you off your feet.

1. Go out with your girlies as often as possible (And not just when he is busy playing video games)

2. Get dolled up (Just cause you landed a guy doesn't mean you should stop feeling frilly and pretty)

3. Watch all the movies and veg out as much as you want. (He doesn't have to join you. cuddles would be nice but are not mandatory)

4. Being bratty doesn't get your way but being confident and taking action does.

5. READ MORE. Expand your mind.

6. Keep focus on those BIG things you had in mind before he walked in. (CASA volunteering, Travelling, Saving the world etc.)

7. Balance interests. Don't take up all his activities and never ask him to share in your funs.

8. Sing as loud as possible as often as possible.

9. Dance parties are imperative to a healthy life. (It's science)

10. Smile more than you frown. (The prettiest girls are happy girls)

11. It's ok to get upset though. We have feelings. Dudes need to deal.

12. Wear Red Lipstick (And make him kiss you)

13. Wear heels (Even if it means being taller than him)

14. Keep planning your ideal future. If he is "the one"(which I don't believe in) he'll fit there. You won't have to change your dreams to suit him.

15. Read your blog from when you turned 30(or any list of goals). Do more of that!

16. Love him for who he is. (Not who you think he can be or who you want him to be)

17. If you find #16 hard. Let him find someone who can love him that way. You'll both be unhappy if you don't.

18. Love yourself for who you are. When/If you have disagreements don't crumble. Know that the same goes for him. If he doesn't love you just as you are someone else will. No hard feelings, just truth.

19. Be grateful. Tell him.

20. Wake up every morning and smile. Then continue the day doing more things to keep that smile there. Those things...they are what make you, You. So just keep doing them :)

**Sidenote**
My fella is amazing. Loving him is easy and I don't ever feel like I need to change. 16-18 were from past experiences :)