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Gay SXSW Visitors’ Guide
With over 300,000 people visiting Austin for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Music, Film, and Interactive Festival, this is one of the largest festivals in the country. Happening over the last two weeks in March, this is a great opportunity to hear some of the best bands in the world, discover new ones, listen to […]
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The Man You Date. Wait, I Mean Marry.
By Tammy Shaklee, Founder, He’s For Me Yes, gentlemen. There is often a difference. An important distinction. Not everything in life is black and white. In most things, there is some grey area. And I guess that could apply here too. But after interviewing eligible gay men for more than three years, I can tell […]
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You Never Know Who You’ll Meet
It’s the Holiday Season. Parties, toasts, special programs, gatherings, and expectations to make it a memorable one. Especially in light of all going on in the world. We all seek togetherness. With friends, new and old, loved ones, family, and those chosen friends we consider our extended family.
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Best Holiday Events in Austin
The air is brisk, there are new couples holding hands as they twirl underneath the 155 foot holiday tree in Zilker park, bright lights glisten as they line the way to the State Capitol–everything is just right and the holiday spirit lays upon the City of Austin.
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The 3 C’s of a Compatible Match
By Tammy Shaklee, Founder, He’s For Me When gay singles conduct their personal interview with a certified matchmaker, they can be quite specific regarding the man they are seeking in a long-term relationship. I’ve experienced singles bringing in detailed multi-page lists, some prioritized, charted, and even diagramed out. Most have a list on their […]
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Meeting Professionals in Austin – Straight, Gay, and Progressive
A few months back I attended my first Downtown Austin Urban Happy Hour. I’ve heard people talk about this happy hour and I was looking to expand my circle of friends to include a few more straight professionals, so I definitely wanted to check it out. I was a little curious how the happy hour […]
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Getting Involved in Austin
When moving to a new city, one of the best ways to network and meet new folks is by immersing yourself in the community. Depending on the crowd you’re looking to network among, getting involved with an organization or non-profit will introduce you to many people you may not otherwise meet at the gay bars.
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Singles, Everything’s Going to be Okay
By Tammy Shaklee, Founder, He’s For Me You say you’re ready for this. Ready to take the leap of faith into love. You want a compatible partner. A good man (or woman). And yes, let’s be honest, one that you will be hot for not only now, but years down the road. And yet something […]
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Why Gay Men Are Moving to Austin?
After my first year as a “Gay Matchmaker” I know I should slow down long enough to share my observations in possible trends and current behaviors of the local LGBT community, the exclusive community in which I choose to serve individuals through my company designed by a straight ally aligning with the pro-equality movement.
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Don’t Drown in a Sea of Summer Pool Parties
By Tammy Shaklee, Founder, He’s For Me Pool party INVITE!!! You receive via text, social media, email, word of mouth, or an annual holiday weekend tradition. You get an image from the first mention. You are perhaps already hearing “Shut Up and Dance” or even the Beach Boys in your head. You start to envision […]