Shecky’s

Finding yourself in the midst of a quarter- or mid-life crisis ‘cause you’re not famous like you hoped you’d be? While I can’t guarantee you’ll ever (read: ever) hook up with Brad Pitt or Ryan Gosling, there’s hope yet. Put down your “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” sheet music for The Voice (I know you’re actually tone deaf…) and read up... CONTINUE READING 35

It may be a tradition for women to ask men to marry them on February 29th of a Leap Year (tomorrow), but that's a little extreme for some of us. So, why not ask a guy out on a cool date that he'll actually want to go on? I'm not talking dinner and a movie here...see date ideas your fella... CONTINUE READING 25

“The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story. It changes the relationship of two people much more strongly than even the final surrender; because this kiss already has within it that surrender.”-Emil Ludwig The night of my birthday, I found myself in a first-date predicament. I had agreed to go... CONTINUE READING 19

All right, so I’m the one who wrote that taking close-up pics of your engagement ring is tacky, but I’ve got another bone to pick (ah, the parade of cheesy V-Day proposals so inspired me!). The issue at, er, hand here: when bad rings happen to uber-famous people who have all the money in the world to buy/personalize one for... CONTINUE READING 57

Why, why do break-ups always happen right around the major winter holidays or Valentine’s Day? As a comfort to those of you who were dumped recently, and those who have been broken up with ever (um, hey, everyone?!), we’d like to present some of the craziest stuff we’ve ever done after a break-up. We’re sure you’ll find yourself a bit more,... CONTINUE READING 18

With all the engagements and engagement ring close-up photos we saw popping up on Facebook after the winter holidays and during Valentine's Day, chances are many of you saw the "good news" from an ex on your feed. Felt a tinge of jealousy, sadness, anger, awkwardness...whatever? Here's why and here's how to handle yourself by Lindsay Kriger of ifonlyiknew.tv! There... CONTINUE READING 15

Happy Presidents’ Day! I know what you’re thinking: who really cares about those old, bewigged boys who started our country and those men who have kept it running the past 200 plus years—I’m just going to hit up a furniture sale and enjoy my day off. But in a Shecky’s-appropriate nod to Presidents’ Day, I’d like to present the hottest... CONTINUE READING 9

A lot of people have a love/hate relationship with V-Day, but last year mine was certainly a day to remember—what with my relationship getting kind of shaky (although I don’t think he knew). See, he was still at bat after I’m pretty sure he struck out, but I couldn’t help but give him yet another swing...a Valentine’s-Day-pity kind of swing. It... CONTINUE READING 9

Until recently, I had never had a Valentine. Most of my flings happened during spring, summer or fall. I didn’t mind—hating on V-Day with the girls was just as fun. Then, a few years ago, I finally met a guy in January and he stuck around for the crucial days leading up to February 14. But instead of making me feel all... CONTINUE READING 7

With all the time brides spend trying to find the perfect dress, venue and flower arrangement, don't let your hair fall to last on the to-do list. Since it’s your big day, you obviously need to shine like the star you are! The red carpet (where haute hair is a prereq) is the perfect place to turn for stunning styles... CONTINUE READING 13