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33 things every woman should do before settling down

Calling all single ladies! Here’s all the things you should do before you settle down and start a family…

by Kayleigh Dray |
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33 things every woman should do before settling down

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Try this delicious Cherry Tomato Pasta Bake!Full recipe here! 

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The perfect post-work out Pasta and Vegetable Bake!Full recipe  here! 15 of 47

The perfect post-work out Pasta and Vegetable Bake!Full recipe  here! 

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For those who crave culinary adventures, try this Asian Style Baked Pasta Rolls!Full recipe  here! 

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Simply put, people talk about what's on their mind. If you find that your boyfriend is telling you all about his ex, why they broke up, and what went wrong, you can be certain that he's far from over her.35 of 47

Simply put, people talk about what's on their mind. If you find that your boyfriend is telling you all about his ex, why they broke up, and what went wrong, you can be certain that he's far from over her.

Simply put, people talk about what's on their mind. If you find that your boyfriend is telling you all about his ex, why they broke up, and what went wrong, you can be certain that he's far from over her

If your boyfriend is constantly doing little tasks for his ex? While there's no reason they can't be on good terms, there's also no reason your boyfriend should be his ex's right-hand man.36 of 47

If your boyfriend is constantly doing little tasks for his ex? While there's no reason they can't be on good terms, there's also no reason your boyfriend should be his ex's right-hand man.

If your boyfriend is constantly doing little tasks for his ex? While there's no reason they can't be on good terms, there's also no reason your boyfriend should be his ex's right-hand man

Is your boyfriend somebody else's arm candy at a wedding, business dinner, or other event because of 'mutual friends'? It's a major warning sign that he may one day choose her over you.37 of 47

Is your boyfriend somebody else's arm candy at a wedding, business dinner, or other event because of 'mutual friends'? It's a major warning sign that he may one day choose her over you.

Is your boyfriend somebody else's arm candy at a wedding, business dinner, or other event because of 'mutual friends'? It's a major warning sign that he may one day choose her over you

When your boyfriend spends Sunday dinners at his ex's family's house, there's a big problem. He can never be fully invested in your relationship if he still feels like he's a part of her family.38 of 47

When your boyfriend spends Sunday dinners at his ex's family's house, there's a big problem. He can never be fully invested in your relationship if he still feels like he's a part of her family.

When your boyfriend spends Sunday dinners at his ex's family's house, there's a big problem. He can never be fully invested in your relationship if he still feels like he's a part of her family

While it's never polite to snoop, sometimes you can't help but notice if your boyfriend has been talking to his ex online, whether it's in the browser history or conversations over social media. Even if they never see each other in person, this is still a strong indicator that he's far from over her.39 of 47

While it's never polite to snoop, sometimes you can't help but notice if your boyfriend has been talking to his ex online, whether it's in the browser history or conversations over social media. Even if they never see each other in person, this is still a strong indicator that he's far from over her.

While it's never polite to snoop, sometimes you can't help but notice if your boyfriend has been talking to his ex online, whether it's in the browser history or conversations over social media. Even if they never see each other in person, this is still a strong indicator that he's far from over her

The first thing most of us do after a breakup is cleanse our home of all reminders of our ex u2014 unless we're not over the relationship yet. If there are photographs, clothing, or mementos at his place, you can be sure he's clinging to her memory.40 of 47

The first thing most of us do after a breakup is cleanse our home of all reminders of our ex — unless we're not over the relationship yet. If there are photographs, clothing, or mementos at his place, you can be sure he's clinging to her memory.

The first thing most of us do after a breakup is cleanse our home of all reminders of our ex — unless we're not over the relationship yet. If there are photographs, clothing, or mementos at his place, you can be sure he's clinging to her memory

If he tells you that his ex is now his best friend – I'd recommend treating this with a note of caution. He may just find it impossible to exit her from his life, so he finds another 'role' for her, which she may not even be aware of!41 of 47

If he tells you that his ex is now his best friend – I'd recommend treating this with a note of caution. He may just find it impossible to exit her from his life, so he finds another 'role' for her, which she may not even be aware of!

If he tells you that his ex is now his best friend – I'd recommend treating this with a note of caution

Do you ever feel you're being compared to his ex? If you do, do you come off second best? Whether he uses it as a tool to get back at you or not, it shows that she is still lurking somewhere in his mind.42 of 47

Do you ever feel you're being compared to his ex? If you do, do you come off second best? Whether he uses it as a tool to get back at you or not, it shows that she is still lurking somewhere in his mind.

Do you ever feel you're being compared to his ex? If you do, do you come off second best? Whether he uses it as a tool to get back at you or not, it shows that she is still lurking somewhere in his mind

Is he taking you to places where he and his ex frequented? Whether it's to remember the good old days or a wish to bump into her again, this may not be a healthy sign.43 of 47

Is he taking you to places where he and his ex frequented? Whether it's to remember the good old days or a wish to bump into her again, this may not be a healthy sign.

Is he taking you to places where he and his ex frequented? Whether it's to remember the good old days or a wish to bump into her again, this may not be a healthy sign

Whether it's a distracted look in his eye, an offhand comment, or something else, there are times you know in your heart that your new boyfriend isn't fully over his last relationship yet. If this is the case, listen to your intuition and talk to him about it in a non-confrontational way.44 of 47

Whether it's a distracted look in his eye, an offhand comment, or something else, there are times you know in your heart that your new boyfriend isn't fully over his last relationship yet. If this is the case, listen to your intuition and talk to him about it in a non-confrontational way.

Whether it's a distracted look in his eye, an offhand comment, or something else, there are times you know in your heart that your new boyfriend isn't fully over his last relationship yet. If this is the case, listen to your intuition and talk to him about it in a non-confrontational way

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