We know August is all about the celebration of girls and friends in honor of our National Girlfriend Awards, so we'd like to confess to some really chicky stuff that we've done in our lives. And while we are independent, strong women, there are some things that we just couldn't have done without (gulp...) guys. So, even though we're a... CONTINUE READING 35

For most brides, the words "wedding registry" may conjure up images of dragging their grooms through a department store searching for the perfect china pattern. But that's just what Nancy Lee, President of MyRegistry.com, has set out to conquer! Shecky’s spoke with Nancy about her innovative registry site, which provides couples with the ability to register at any and all... CONTINUE READING 20

Question: (Sent via our form): Why do guys worry so much when their girlfriends/wives have male friends? ANSWERS: Mr. Loves Boys Too SEE BIO NOW> They worry for the same reasons you worry when they have female friends. Of course, my partner and I have all the female friends we want…there is no danger there. We also each have a bunch of male friends…the straight... CONTINUE READING 23

I love getting ready for dates—it's my excuse to break out my sky-high heels and that dress I never wear. But when it gets down to the wire and I'm trying to pack my purse, I have trouble jamming my "everyday essentials" into my tiny (but oh-so-cute!) clutch. After a few first dates that included me, a guy and my... CONTINUE READING 43

Even when you’re ready (like, haven’t-been-back-to-my-own-apartment-in-a-year ready), moving in with your man is a big deal. There are a lot of natural concerns (especially if you’re a first-timer, like me!) and a lot of logistics to figure out. How will we merge our stuff? (I am not getting rid of my orange couch…) What does 400 sq. even feet look... CONTINUE READING 25

Summertime is prime travel season, and there’s nothing like taking a vacation with a significant other. I recently went camping with my boyfriend. The idea of spending a long weekend shower-less in upstate New York’s wilderness sounded pretty appealing to me at first. I’d hiked most of New York’s high peaks region, so I was used to getting dirty and being outdoors.... CONTINUE READING 51

Graphic tees can be fun (and comfortable) to wear, but there is a point when the message you're sending on the clothes you're wearing can tell more about you then the public needs to know. Here are six graphic tees whose messages could scare any guy away.  1. "Same shirt, different day" tee (Same Shirt Different Day Tee, $12.80 from Forever 21).... CONTINUE READING 27

The dating world is strange and competitive: I’ve had enough bad Saturday nights to fill a book. But what’s more shocking is how expensive it can be. Putting aside the who-pays-when politics, the dating lifestyle alone is pricey—and every single woman should have a separate dating budget. Here’s the breakdown for a city gal like me: Mani-pedis, waxing $50–$100 per month Date-worthy clothes, shoes,... CONTINUE READING 32

QUESTION: Sent via our form: “All right, guys! How do you REALLY know she’s the one you’re going to marry?” ANSWERS: Mr. Noncommittal SEE BIO NOW> You'll actually never know. Why? Because marriage isn't the answer, especially nowadays. In the olden days, men would marry women because there was that whole "no sex until marriage" thing. Today, there are lots of ladies who put out... CONTINUE READING 35

In the age of Apple, the phrase "there's an app for that" has become an all-too-familiar tagline, and with the increased prevalence and popularity of online dating, mark our words when "there's a site for that" comes up as the go-to answer the next time you and your gals are commiserating over finding your dream guys. Online dating is nothing new,... CONTINUE READING 23