Courtney Dercqu

Bio

Published writer/author who is tired of every Starbucks barista thinking her name is Britney. I'm on Twitter and Instagram @kort_nay Check me out especially if you like your feed being filled with coffee cups, cats and pictures of cats holding coffee cups.

6 Bridesmaid Tips That Will Keep You From Hating Your Life This Wedding Season

By Courtney Dercqu

While most people look forward to spring for the sundresses, iced coffees and open-toe sandals, there are some people, like me, freaking out because OH MY GOD IT'S ALMOST WEDDING SEASON! *let's have a moment of silence for my wallet from now until…

Why My Divorce At 21 Taught Me All I Needed To Know About Love

By Courtney Dercqu

I've been married before, and even though I'm just 26 years old, I learned a lot about life and love. See, the love you experience at 18 years old is unsteady. I loved my ex because of his attributes. He was the opposite of me, but what I later…

Women Should Not Be Ignored Once They Get Engaged And Here's Why

By Courtney Dercqu

I'd like to think I'm of average attractiveness. I'm going work my dad's terrible nose that he passed down to me — and my chipmunk cheeks — in the fiercest way possible. Slay girl, slay! Beyoncé ain't got nothin' on me. Every once in a blue moon,…

4 Questions I Wish I Asked Myself Before I Caught Feelings For My BFF's Ex

By Courtney Dercqu

Okay, I'm about to admit something that *no* girl ever should. I sort of dated my best friend's ex. We were never really official but there were definitely sparks that flew between us. When we were together, it felt electric. I thought he was cute,…

6 Unique Ways To Have Fun On A Budget When You're Broke After The Holidays

By Courtney Dercqu

I consider myself to be a pretty fantastic gift-giver during the holidays. It's partly due to my having selective hearing throughout the year... and the majority to do with my not giving a crap when it comes to spending. Oh, you want a brand new…

5 Things A Retail Worker Wants You To Know Before You Shop

By Courtney Dercqu

When it came to working retail, there were lots of things I learned that helped me in every other type of job I've had since. For example, my toleration level for having conversations with idiots has skyrocketed. Just kidding. While retail may seem…

I Discovered What I Wanted Out Of Life Only After My Marriage Ended

By Courtney Dercqu

A military relationship is different than an average relationship. Your identity is mainly mirrored through your husband's. You give his last name to enter the base, his social when you want to make a doctor's appointment and even though they may…

5 Controlling Habits You Should Never Put Up With In A Relationship

By Courtney Dercqu

It's my personal opinion that when you have a healthy relationship, you don't bicker about the trivial stuff. Case in point: My friend's ex used to freak out when she posted a picture of herself and one of her male friends on Instagram. Contrary to…

5 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself To Find Out Who You Truly Are

By Courtney Dercqu

We all have dreams, but not all of us can say we spent our lives actually fulfilling them. The majority of the people you went to high school with will end up settling for a decent paying job with good benefits mainly because they enjoy the security…

Why I'll Never Tell My Daughter The Boys Teasing Her Really Just Like Her

By Courtney Dercqu

When I was in the third grade, this kid named Dennis knocked my books right out of my hand. While the rest of my classmates laughed and our teacher scolded Dennis for his childish behavior, I went into the bathroom and cried because I was an uber…