We are told to value ourselves without feedback, but if nobody is making a pass at you or trying to take you to Bermuda, how are you supposed to feel? Confident?

Charm is the next best asset after looks and brains - and can almost make up for looks.

Beauty can't amuse you, but brainwork - reading, writing, thinking - can.

Get up and do it if it needs to be done, even if you hate it!

Money, if it does not bring you happiness, will at least help you be miserable in comfort.

We are told to value ourselves without feedback, but if nobody is making a pass at you or trying to take you to Bermuda, how are you supposed to feel? Confident?

The prerequisite for making love is to like someone enormously.