Many guys could probably use some help "getting away with" a boys night out. It's every man's desire to overcome the so-called ball and chain at least every few weeks. Especially if the most fun you’ve had this month is fanning through your wife's new Cosmo while on the hopper. I happen to believe a "girls night out" is just as important, thus the willingness to give you some tips.

The average person spends more than 40 hours a week at work, 40 hours sleeping, and then you have all the home life responsibilities and family activities. Guys, as well as women, need to unwind in the company of the same sex, where they can be themselves. Ladies, I’m not only talking about Tupperware or Pampered Chef parties. You can go out and let loose a little too you know.

Boys' night out can be many different things, depending on whether you're single, married, or have children. The more responsibilities you have, the more judgment you have to use. A single man doesn't have to think about the consequences as much. I think most men will tell you the best spot involves sports, booze and chicks, preferably a combination of all three. Anything that keeps you from thinking about your daily problems.

What will decide your destination is the level you're willing to take it to. Single guys never have trouble with this. They can vacation at Hedonism for a month if they want without having to make any excuses. But anyone with ties has to really think about this.

A good way to get your significant others blessing is to tell her why you need to go out. Relationships are built on communication. Why not give it a try? She may surprise you. And while you're being honest, why not tell her your plans for the evening? Females have a tendency to get insecure about things. It may ease her mind if your open about what you and your pals will be doing.

I’m sure that boys' night out is great, but try to keep yourself from doing it too frequently. This is in your best interest. Going out more frequently than your girl can brand you a selfish deadbeat. She's working just as hard as you and deserves as much good time as you. So, the moment you're starting to have more fun than her, your going to be in trouble.

Another tip is to put as much effort into your relationship time as you put into your boys night out time. Schedule an evening with your lady just as you schedule an evening with your boys. Gifts and special treatment will definitely help. You can also haves boys' night when you know she will be busy, not necessarily because she won't notice, but because it won't leave her feeling left out. Even suggest that she organize her own girls' night out. If she's a friend with the wives and girlfriends of your friends, it could be a fantastic opportunity for each gender to go their separate way for an evening.

I realize that you may not be comfortable with all this sincerity, but if you’re going to lie about the true nature of your evening, do so very cautiously. Lies have a very good chance of catching up with you. Your buddy may have a tolerant girlfriend who won't mind hearing about the depravity. But watch your back if she talks to your spouse, especially if she's not so broadminded. Behave well and you'll get your just deserts. If she's used to seeing you acting lewdly toward women, or constantly eyeballing the all-night buffet, so to speak, don't be surprised when she goes completely ballistic when you suggest that you might be going out with the boys. Earn her trust and I guarantee she won't give you trouble over the next boys' night out.