Sometimes flirting is healthy. Knowing that we've "still got it" can be a nice ego-boost, but drawing the line between flirty and cheating is important. There's a difference between giggling at someone's joke a little too hard and explicitly telling someone how good he or she looks with a pair of "get at me" eyes.  We've all played these games.... CONTINUE READING 4

Long-term relationships can get tricky. After the hassle of a busy schedule, finding time to be intimate without being exhausted can be difficult. Some avoid sex altogether if he or she doesn't want to insult the other by waiting for the act to be "over with." Others don't want to be embarrassed by trying something new and failing horrendously. The... CONTINUE READING 3

Like Carrie and Aidan, many couples struggle with the question of taking a break or breaking up. While some consider a break to be an actual break up, others believe a break leaves a couple with some healthy time apart to reconsider their relationship. Here’s a few ways to help determine what direction you’re leaning towards.  -Meryl Lumba 1. Fights Sookie and... CONTINUE READING 7

Cheating is quite common, especially for those who have been married a long time. Though most people want to be in long-term, monogamous relationships, human nature calls: we simply can't help who we are drawn to. Note that that spark is not about honor and vows. It's about attraction, which is a natural feeling. In fact, some argue that monogamous... CONTINUE READING 6

Whether it was a long term relationship or just a fling, it can be incredibly difficult to shake away thoughts of your former beau. The void of his presence and messages start to become overwhelming, and every passing second seems to be an awful "association game" you play with yourself. But, like with any loss, breakups are hard to overcome.... CONTINUE READING 6

No, we’re not talking about the popular Showtime series. Like Donna and Eric from That 70s Show, the “L word” is implied in our relationships, but still scary to actually talk about. While some of us fear the word love, the rest of us might wonder when it’ll crop up in our relationships. Will your significant... CONTINUE READING 5

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been meaning to defriend a ton of friends on Facebook for a while now but just haven’t gotten around to it. Turns out, there’s a national holiday just for defriending and it’s today! A sort of social media rebirth, if you will. There's no more satisfying feeling than ridding your news feed of toxic... CONTINUE READING 9

Sure, it may lack the beloved festive jams of Christmas (although, this new Rebecca Black-like "It's Thanksgiving" song is pretty epic, in the awesomely bad kind of way, of course) and the fun costumes and candy of Halloween, but Thanksgiving undeservedly gets a bad rap. Yes, you have to hang out with your fam and no, you don't get any... CONTINUE READING 3

We're big TV watchers over here at Shecky's, and with the Emmys creeping up tonight (already? Where did summer go?!), we thought what better way to celebrate than by giving out some awards of our own—namely, TV's best and worst boyfriends ever! From sweetie pies like "The Office's" Jim Halpert to Mr. Not Rights like that mad man Don Draper,... CONTINUE READING 10

As all wonderful things do, your wedding came and went in what seemed like five minutes. Even your honeymoon went by in a flash! So, now what? As you and your man settle into your new life together, you might be feeling just a bit…unsettled. Don’t worry—post-wedding withdrawal is quite common amongst newlyweds, as you deal with the transition from... CONTINUE READING 11