Carrie Ann Inaba Roars “I’m Not A Cougar”

by Linda Franklin

Dancing With The Stars  contestant Roshon Fegan called judge Carrie Ann Inaba a cougar when she praised the sexiness of his dance. For Fegan, who is only 20, most of the female population are cougars.  Isn’t he the lucky boy!

Carrie Ann made it very clear she didn’t like being called a cougar.  And Rochan responded by saying, “when you say you’re not a cougar, it just shows that obviously you were feeling like a cougar”.

For all you DWTS fans wait until next week when Fegan will be rumbaing his way into your living rooms.  The kid has got moves.  

I though the stigma of the “cougar” was disappearing but apparently not every woman is evolved as the “real cougars” who read this blog.  We are the five-carat diamonds who know what we want and how to get it.  We’re strong and independent and are not afraid of taking a risk.  We take responsibility for what we do and don’t blame others if it doesn’t turn out the way we planned.  We are sexy, we know it, so we don’t have to flaunt it.  The men we attract understand we are a force to be reckoned with. They love the buffet table of delicious goodies that we offer.

So Carrie Ann if you are that exciting vibrant woman -  that Real Cougar, next time just accept the compliment graciously. 

The Real Cougar Woman is a 5-carat diamond who knows the importance of taking care of her health, beauty, relationships, finances and spirituality. Linda Franklin says,”there is no stopping a woman who has a strong belief system, passion and a dream. All things are possible”. Linda’s book, Don’t Ever Call Me Ma’am helps women of all ages tap into their power and live life to the fullest.

Madonna Still HopesThere’s A Mr. Right – Like All Of Us

by Linda Franklin

Last Friday night, Madonna, of all people, admitted to this - ”even if we are sophisticated, educated, evolved human beings, we still in the back of our minds think Mr Right is going to rush in and sweep us off our feet. ‘If you have half a brain, you know real love doesn’t exist, but I can see myself walking down the aisle again.”

Now, it could well be that the Material Girl was merely faking a belief in the idea of a great love because she was promoting her film W.E., depicting the affair between Edward and Mrs Simpson. But maybe not.

Madonna still feels, at 53,  that she is attractive and has a lot to give a man. She has conquered every career mountain it is possible to assail, and now wants to focus on relationship.  She has an amazing lifestyle but is beginning to realize it’s not as much fun doing it alone.

She has been wounded and betrayed by men, but is still willing to believe she has not yet met the right one. ‘We keep getting disappointed,’ she said. ‘But we still hold out hope that, next time, he will be The One.’

She isn’t the only woman who has that sense of longing, that hope that one day her knight in shining armor will come and sweep her away to the Magic Kingdom. 

But, does a great love really exist out here in the real world, away from the silver screen or between the pages of romantic fiction?  Why do we find it so hard to find the great love we’re still holding out for? Well, for one, we are perfectionists.

The thing that breaks apart many relationships is the desire for everything to be perfect – and there is no such thing.  How could we expect one human being to be the perfect man?  Always disappointed, like Madonna, too many of us never made relationships a priority. We believed that success, money, power and nice things would be enough. Unfortunately, we have discovered they aren’t.

But don’t give up hope – happiness isn’t that elusive.  It begins with refocusing your priority list.  When you are happy with yourself you won’t be as critical with the man in your life.. 

The Real Cougar Woman is a 5-carat diamond who knows the importance of taking care of her health, beauty, relationships, finances and spirituality. Linda Franklin says,”there is no stopping a woman who has a strong belief system, passion and a dream. All things are possible”. Linda’s book, Don’t Ever Call Me Ma’am helps women of all ages tap into their power and live life to the fullest.

Real Cougar Women Forced To Dumb Down?

by Linda Franklin  

Real Cougar Women – women who are smart, independent and successful know relationships between men and women are changing radically. And, they are finding it increasingly difficult to marry successful men to have an important relationship with.

Research is revealing that when a woman is successful she is having to ‘trade down’ when it comes to finding a partner.  Historically, women have looked for partners who were richer and better educated than themselves.  Now that’s changing.  

As women outperform men in earnings and promotion the traditional model of the relationship between men and women is being turned on its head.

Philadelphia-based Pew Research Centre study, published in The Atlantic magazine, suggests female graduates are being put in similar situation to that faced for some time by black women.  Apparently 70 per cent of black women have no husband and there are twice as many black women as black men with university degrees.

So, where does that leave smart, educated women these days?  Confused.  What can they do?  Instead of dumbing down to find a man, look for one who loves you for who you are.  Yes, he may not be as financially successful as you are, but if he has other great qualities, and is not threatened by your powerful ways, you just might make it together.  

 

The Real Cougar Woman is a 5-carat diamond who knows the importance of taking care of her health, beauty, relationships, finances and spirituality. Linda Franklin says,”there is no stopping a woman who has a strong belief system, passion and a dream. All things are possible”. Linda’s book, Don’t Ever Call Me Ma’am helps women of all ages tap into their power and live life to the fullest.

 

Women Loving Life – Never Too Young Or Too Old

The Real Cougar Woman is a 5-carat diamond who knows the importance of taking care of her health, beauty, relationships, finances and spirituality.  Linda Franklin says,"there is no stopping a woman who has a strong belief system, passion and a dream. All things are possible". Linda's book, Don't Ever Call Me Ma'am helps women of all ages tap into their power and live life to the fullest

Cougar Woman’s 6 Secrets For Making Her Man Feel Needed

I don't have to tell you that Real Cougar Women are uber independent.  There isn't much we can't figure out on our own, but at the same time, we know how to make the man in our life feel needed.  On this Valentine's Day here are 6 secrets for balancing your relationship and keeping him feeling loved and appreciated.

1. Show him you’re partners. There’s a big difference between showing your  man you need him (which he craves) and being needy (which terrifies him). A good partner wants to make you happy, to comfort you when you’re having a bad day, and to support you along your journey.

2. Ask his opinion.  Guys love to feel that their opinion is valued (who doesn’t, really?) So if you’re angling for a promotion at work or wondering how to deal with a difficult boss, ask your guy for his thoughts. Keep in mind that men are a solution-oriented sex, so be prepared for him to suggest an action plan.