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

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

With Channing Tatum and co. joyfully stripping down in our fave summer flick Magic Mike, the sight of those well-muscled men in next to nothing got the wheels turning in our brains, calling to mind even more memorable movie nude scenes from our favorite films. Throughout movie history, it’s notoriously been chicks who’ve dared to go bare onscreen, but every... CONTINUE READING 8

When Carrie Bradshaw thought she lost her signature Carrie necklace during season six of Sex and the City (luckily she found it—and Mr. Big!—in Paris), she felt like she lost her identity. And ever since that fateful episode of Sex and the City a billion years ago, nameplate jewelry has been on the scene. This season, however, nameplates, monograms and... CONTINUE READING 10

Our beaus get Valentine’s Day, moms get Mother’s Day and dad, Father’s Day, but what about our best friends? Well get ready to shower some lovin’ on your best bud because tomorrow is National Best Friend Day and to celebrate, we’re honoring some of pop culture’s most fabulous female friendships. From classic TV twosomes like Lucy and Ethel, to badass... CONTINUE READING 11

We know, for a second, we thought it was summer vacation too, but with Memorial Day weekend gone and yet another work week winding in front of us, we’ve got to get our mind back in business mode. Instead of dwelling over lazy days long gone, why not re-energize your working girl spirit with some inspiration from TV’s most... CONTINUE READING 16

Are you watching HBO’s new show Girls? Well you should be—hell, at least to see what all of the fuss is about. The blogosphere’s been blowing up with polarizing reactions to Lena Dunham’s brainchild (which she stars in, writes, directs and produces—go girl!), with some touting it as the second coming of Sex and the City, while others criticizing the... CONTINUE READING 10

It's the day after Christmas, and chances are, you're dragging a little. All that excitement is over, you feel like Santa Claus himself after 10 too many cookies and you kinda don't want to get out of your new flannel PJ set. There’s nothing better than watching a feel-good romcom or an all-time classic snuggled up at home with your... CONTINUE READING 7

To call me a relationship person would be an understatement. Until recently, I’d never gone more than a month or two without a boyfriend since I was 15. I started dating my high school sweetheart as a mere freshman, and when that ended four years later, I almost immediately got involved with someone at college. So it should come as no surprise... CONTINUE READING 11

Does this scenario sound familiar to you? It's a beautiful fall Sunday, and you can't wait to see some foliage with your fella. But, per usual, your man heads out to hang with his pals and watch Sunday's football games instead. What's a girl to do? For girlfriends Lena Sutherland and Jules Mancuso the obvious answer was to start a... CONTINUE READING 7