A woman who ditched her corporate career has shared her 'rules' to become a stay-at-home girlfriend - including staying in your best shape, learning to cook and never dating someone for their potential. Emily de Rean, 37, hadn’t always aspired to be a stay-at-home girlfriend but decided to quit her corporate job as a financial analyst, after her dad passed away from cancer and she realised life was too short 'to be unhappy'. After finding love with her fiancé, Michael, 40, a business owner, he supported her decision to stop working to pursue her other passions - including writing a book, cooking and social media. Now she hopes to become an author and can spend her time writing a book and socialising with friends - rather than being structured or 'restricted' by a job. Emily has shared her tips for young women if they aspire to become a 'stay-at-home girlfriend' and 'create their dream life' - which include dating someone a few years older and someone open minded. Emily, from Dallas, Texas, US, said: “I used to work as financial analyst and I started to realise that I didn’t want to be stuck in a corporate job all my life. “My dad passed away and it got me thinking if this was really what I wanted to do for my short time on earth. “I met Michael and he encouraged me to stop working - and become a stay-at-home girlfriend - so I could have time to do something more productive. “Now I spend my hours doing what I want and have time to look after my body, cook nice meals and spend quality time with friends." Compilation video*