Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka - June 2018

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It’s smack bang in the middle of the year, which is a great time to invest in a little mid-year break. Sure, that break could mean a baller holiday, but it could also entail a face mask, a mimosa, and Harry Potter reruns (i.e every long weekend we’ve had since 2009). When it comes to self-respect, Aretha Franklin had it down – make your own money, and make sure you’re treated right. This month, we’re helping you tell toxic influences to hit the road - like the classmate you haven’t spoken to in 15 years asking you about your weight gain (P 59) or the scrub boyfriend who tries to isolate you from your loved ones (P 117). We’re so excited to share our June issue with you, and all the incredible women and movements afoot. Whether we’re learning how to invest our money with Cardi B (P 72) or learning how to wear a blinging glitter lip in our gorge beauty spread (P 96), we’re going all out. Click through for more…

South East Asian Habits That Need To Be Unlearned

Some South Asian habits, like huge family meals and fun weddings, are great! However, there are a few we feel should disappear. Figuring out what these are and how to unlearn them are the first steps towards changing stereotypes and discriminatory mindsets. Let’s break down the walls.​

4 mins

Ditch Your Five-Year Plan

Here’s a question scarier than that creepy clown in It: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” [Insert bloodcurdling scream.] You’ve probably heard it a kajillion times—from your parents, your friends, potential employers, and ugh, lame first dates. And even if you typically deflect with a corny response, chances are high that, inside, you feel a mounting panic that goes something like this: SOS! Everyone else has their life figured out and I have no clue....I’m so effing screwed. Permission to stop spiralling, granted.

3 mins

'I Always Wanted To Be The Warrior'

Actress, wife, mother, activist… best not to mess with Zoe Saldana, as we found out

9 mins

Suicide By Social Media

For six weeks, Daniella Scott was groomed by an online figure who convinced her he was her best friend — until he asked her to commit the unspeakable. What happened over the next few weeks is one of the most shocking stories you will read all year.

10 mins

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At the heart of every feature, column, tweet, and post is the ethos that Cosmo must inspire women to be the best they can be — on their terms. Whether that’s by empowering them through campaigns, giving them the confidence to ask for that pay rise, offering them honest relationship advice, or helping them hunt down those heels, Cosmo engages with the reader on an emotional level deeper than any other magazine, providing solid, intelligent advice she really trusts.