My friends and I were talking at dinner recently about the current relationship trend. We are all in a committed relationship, but thought it would be fun to share.

Snagging a Manther – A reformed bad boy like Russell Brand, an older guy on the prowl like Jake Gyllenhaal….these are the kinda scruffy, in-need-of-taming types that starlets from Katy to Taylor are going wild over.

Men Who Make Pancakes – There’s something so foxy about watching a batter-splattered man hand you a plateful of sweets on Saturday morning.

 Steamy Sci-Fi – Dianna Agron is Geek turned chic in this month’s otherworldly thriller, “I Am Number Four”. Dianna’s a Cosmo favorite, but it’s the crazy chemistry between her and pretty boy Alex Pettyfer that has us mesmerized.

High-Shine Pink – Mandy Moore, Anne Hathaway, and Miranda Lambert recently featured shiny pink dresses. The key to looking like a bombshell and not a beauty-pageant princess? Keep hair and accessories understated.

Lady Gaga 101 – The University of Virginia and the University of South Carolina offer classes on the queen of outrageous outfits – finally, an excuse to wear a bustier to study sessions.

The Scent of Lipstick – A lush-looking mouth turns men on, but research suggests that guys also go crazy over the smell of lipstick. Who would’ve guessed?

The relationship trend always evolves – it’s fun to watch the trends from the safety of a committed relationship.