On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to Duana Welch, author of Love Factually, about whether or not you can really find love by not looking for it. According to the dating advice shared by these relationship experts, that approach won’t work. Instead, if you want to find love, you should: join several online dating sites; be open to meeting men anywhere and everywhere; get out and do things; and make eye contact and smile when talking to someone you’re interested in.
'The Bachelor' Chris Soules opens up about first night jitters. Photo: Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC
By Emma L. Wells
First dates can be stressful enough, but can you imagine having 30 first dates simultaneously? That’s how Chris Soules felt on Monday night during the premiere of The Bachelor Season 19. “It was nerve-racking but exciting to be in the same room with 30 amazing women and knowing that one of them could potentially become my fiancée,” Soules said in an interview with People.com. While some women handled the stress of the evening better than others (a few contestants were noticeably intoxicated by the evening’s close…), they all made lasting impressions. From motorcycles and karaoke to secret admirers and a pig nose, the women used a variety of tactics to try and catch the handsome bachelor’s eye. Some ended up being more successful than others, as the 33-year-old farm boy from Iowa eliminated eight women during thefirst rose ceremony on The Bachelor Season 19.
‘The Bachelor’ Chris Soules was pretty nervous Monday night. What are three ways to deal with nerves on a first date?
Turns out she is the marrying kind! After years of sharing her distaste for marriage, Cameron Diaz settled down with Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden. The couple, who began dating this past summer, tied the knot at her Beverly Hills home on Monday, Jan. 5, according to UsMagazine.com. It’s no surprise that their big day was a star-studded affair: Guests included bridesmaids Nicole Richie and Drew Barrymore, Joel Madden, Reese Witherspoon, and Gwyneth Paltrow. We wish the newlyweds nothing but the best!
What are some perks of having your wedding at home?
Nikki Ferrell, with best friend Andi Dorfman and her fiancé Josh Murray, opened up about her recent split from Juan Pablo Galavis. Photo courtesy of Nikki Ferrell's Instagram.
On the red carpet prior to Monday night’s premiere of The Bachelor, former winner Nikki Ferrell opened up to host Chris Harrison about her celebrity breakup with Juan Pablo Galavis — and surprisingly she had nothing but nice things to say about her celebrity ex! According to UsMagazine.com, the pediatric nurse shared, “I’m not a quitter. I tried everything, and he tried too. It wasn’t just a one-side thing. We real-life tried, not TV-tried.” She added, “I knew I was never going to be the number one priority. He has a daughter…but there’s a difference between being the second priority and the seventh priority.”
Not everyone speaks so highly of their celebrity ex like ‘The Bachelor’ winner Nikki Ferrell. What are some factors to consider when someone asks you about your ex?
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima chats with Dr. Diana Kirschner, best-selling author and CEO of Love in 90 Days, about the most important thing you can do to find love. First, you need to get a Love Mentor, someone who can guide you in the right direction to find The One. Once you have a Love Mentor, they can help you understand: what you want in a man and a relationship; if you’re sabotaging yourself in relationships; how you’re isolating yourself from meeting someone special; how being too picky is keeping you single; and how sleeping with someone too soon can ruin a relationship.
New year, new celebrity baby! It looks like there’s going to be another celebrity kid toddling around soon, because Hollywood couple Alec and Hilaria Baldwin rang in 2015 by sharing their celebrity pregnancy news. According to UsMagazine.com, in the sweet announcement, the actor holds their 16-month-old daughter Carmen as she touches her mom’s growing stomach. Along with the photo, Hilaria wrote: “The sun has set on 2014 and on my year of daily #hilariaypd ….2015 is going to be very exciting as we are thrilled to announce we are expecting another little addition to our family! (tadasana) #yogapostureoftheday.”
The Baldwins’ celebrity pregnancy news shows they’re ecstatic for their newest celebrity baby. How do you think you should prepare differently for a second child?
There’s no doubt that Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Don Jon character would be disappointed: The actor is now a married man! According to UsMagazine.com, he secretly wed girlfriend Tasha McCauley on Dec. 20 at their home. The star, who is known for keeping his private life to himself, opened to Howard Stern about his relationship, saying “I think I’m a pretty good person and a good boyfriend. Yeah, I just wouldn’t want to be with someone who was disrespectful to me.”
What are some benefits of keeping your nuptials under wraps?
With the new year quickly approaching, there’s a good chance that you’ll go on an awkward date during the next 365 days. With that thought in mind, on this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima chats with Jen Kelton, the CEO and founder of badonlinedates.com, about how to handle a bad date. Kelton first explains what she considers to be a bad date and then shares her best dating tips for dealing with someone who’s on the phone too much, who behaves inappropriately, or who picks a fight with another guy. Plus, she reveals her funniest bad date story.
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to relationship coach Des O’Connor about why you keep attracting the wrong men. Believe it or not, you already have all of the answers to this question! You need to take a look at your past relationships and see what patterns emerge. Follow these steps when you’re ready to start picking the right men: have a plan in place; decide what type of partner you want; determine if that type of guy goes to the same places as you; know what questions to ask him; and most importantly, stop wasting your time with the wrong men!
It’s time to start being honest with yourself and consider what role you’re playing in attracting the wrong men. Then, it’ll be that much easier to find The One!
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Celebrity mom Jenna Dewan-Tatum always looks her best on the red carpet, but she insists that getting ready at home is a bit more challenging since welcoming baby Everly 18 months ago. Her and her husband may be considered one of the hottest celebrity couples, but this celebrity mom is pretty down-to-earth when it comes to how she feels. According to People.com, the actress recently joked that she doesn’t know how other mothers leave the house with their makeup done, much less keep up with all of their products. “I’m like, ‘How does that happen?’ Everly will actually take it from me and go put it somewhere else,” she shared. “I’m like, ‘Okay, I need that makeup back.’ It’s a whole big circus in our household.”
This celebrity mom has to be creative with her baby to prepare for the day. What are some ways to entertain your child while you get ready?
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima chats with dating coach and author Abiola Abrams about post traumatic love disorder, which refers to being stuck in the past and unable to heal after a tough breakup. First, you have to identify the signs of this disorder: bed hopping from man to man; spending late hours at the office to avoid dating; jumping into another bad relationship; and being afraid to be alone. If you recognize any of these symptoms in your behavior, it’s time to find a cure, which includes five simple steps. Start by doing a self-assessment; then, list out past relationships and the lessons you’ve learned from them; next, learn how to love yourself unconditionally; additionally, learn more about yourself through the dating process; and finally, take baby steps towards meeting the right man.
Remember that dating is never easy. Despite your heartbreak, don’t get discouraged and just stay focused on finding a healthy relationship with someone special!
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Cupid wants to know: How do you pick yourself up and move on after a breakup?
All good things must come to an end! According to UsMagazine.com, Slumdog Millionaire costars Freida Pinto and Dev Petal have called it quits after nearly six years of dating. In happier times, the adorable couple considered themselves “soul mates,” but a source confirms that they’ve been over for a while now. “Freida is single and happy,” another source adds. “Friends are setting her up.” Pinto even celebrated her 30th birthday in October with billionaire Siddhartha Mallya by her side.
How do you establish yourself as an individual after being part of a couple for a long time?
In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House chats with Expectation Hangover author Christine Hassler about soul mates and why she believes you don’t have only one. “Soul mates are anyone that we learn a lesson from,” Hassler explains. “We think our soul mate is this person who’s going to come and make our soul feel whole and complete, but that’s not the case.” She adds, “Your true soul mate is you. Anything you want from someone else is something you’re really yearning to give yourself.”
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It looks like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are enjoying their time stateside so far! On Monday evening, the royal couple attended the Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game. According to UsMagazine.com, Prince William and Kate Middleton “got a standing ovation” when they took their seats during the third quarter, showing just how excited fans are to welcome the pair to New York City. Before the fourth quarter started, the pair met Hollywood royalty when Jay-Z and Beyonce walked across the court to say hello. After the game, they were introduced to players LeBron James and Kevin Garnett, who gave them a tiny jersey for Prince George.
What are three advantages to going on a double date?
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima and dating coach Robert Manni discuss how to talk about being exclusive with your beau. The author of The Guys’ Guy’s Guide to Love shares five important things to remember when you bring up this subject: make sure it’s a good time to have a serious conversation; do it in person; let him know it means a lot to you; never give him an ultimatum; and remember that it’s about what you both want.
Ultimately, it’s a conversation between the two of you. Although you may be focused on sharing your feelings with your partner, be sure to listen to him in return. Pay attention to how he responds. If he says he’s just not ready, respect his wishes and be patient. However, if he says he doesn’t want to be exclusive with you, it may be time to move on.
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On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to Ms. Solomon from TheDatingTruth.com about the five biggest dating mistakes that women make with men. Ladies, here are things you often do that are keeping you single: You think you can’t be beautiful and smart; you always have to prove a point; you lead with your credentials and accomplishments; you can’t give a good sound bite and tend to dominate the conversation; and you put down other women.
Upset girl looking at her boyfriend's computer. Photo: Feel Photo Art / Bigstock.com
Question from Jane C.: This guy and I have been dating for a few months now, and everything is going great, but I sometimes get bothered by the way he interacts with other girls on social media. It will pop up on my Facebook Newsfeed that he’s liked a bunch of girl’s photos or commented on some girl’s picture. Should I read into this, or am I just being paranoid?
Suzanne K. Oshima, Matchmaker: When you’re dating someone exclusively, it just means that you’re not going to date other people. It doesn’t mean that he can’t be friends with other women or like their photos on Facebook.
However, that being said, his behavior could be inappropriate based on the type of photos he’s liking or commenting on. If the photos are innocent in nature, then I wouldn’t be so worried. But if the photos are sexy or provocative photos of the women and he’s making inappropriate comments, then it’s definitely a red flag that he may have a wandering eye. Not to mention the fact that it’s completely disrespectful to you! If the tables were reversed, I’m sure he wouldn’t appreciate you liking and commenting on photos of other men with their shirts off or flexing their muscles.
It’s not something that I would say you should break up over. However, it is something that you should keep an eye out for.
Paige Wyatt, Reality Star: The way people interact online can give you a good insight to their personality. In your boyfriend’s case, he seems to be flirty and outgoing. He doesn’t think twice when he comments on girls’ pictures or posts on their walls because that’s his personality. He probably doesn’t see anything wrong with it. His online interactions are completely innocent to him because he doesn’t think too deeply into them. Although it may not be a problem to him, it is for you. It’s important to be open and honest with your feelings and opinions, so let him know what you’re thinking. Otherwise, he may never change his behavior.
Robert Manni, Guy’s Guy: It’s called social media for a reason. People connect online and socialize. Unfortunately, a lot of guys raised on social media think the way to score dates is sitting in front of their laptops in their tightey whiteys and hitting on random women. And that could be the case here. Without knowing the parameters of Jane’s relationship, it’s easy to condemn this guy for blatantly flirting while he’s dating Jane.
If they’re in an exclusive relationship, Jane might ask why he’s so friendly with these other women. If he’s evasive or she doesn’t buy his answer, she has some choices. She can put up with it (not recommended), return the favor and also flirt online, or start dating other people — at least until he realizes what’s good for guys can be very good for the ladies.
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In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House talks about what to do when you meet your partner’s parents.”There are several things you can do to make that greeting less stressful and actually fun for everyone,” she explains. “You just have to remember to keep the romance and connection alive.” Listen up to find out everything you need to know before your beau joins your family’s Thanksgiving table!
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On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to Duana Welch, PhD, author of Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do!, about why you can’t make a man fall in love with you. Usually, if a woman asks the question, “How can I make a man love me?,” it’s because the relationship is one-sided. It’s impossible to make a man see you as his perfect match if he simply doesn’t have feelings for you. Remember that love is reciprocal — you can’t make him love you if he doesn’t!
Pirate's Booty unveiled their "Treasure Hunt" float at Macy's Studio. Photo: Mark Tully/Pirate's Booty
By Cortney Cordero
Each year, on the morning of Thanksgiving, many families around the country tune in to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, the parade embarks on its 88th journey through the streets of Manhattan, but some floats are making this well-known trek for the first time. Pirate’s Booty, an American smart snack food company best known for their rice and corn puffs, is debuting their first float for the event, a pirate ship named the “Treasure Hunt” that measures 40 feet tall, 38 feet long, and 8 feet wide. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.
So many women struggle with the first step when it comes to dating: how to meet a great guy. You can’t just do one or two things and expect the right man to come along; you need to put yourself out there in a variety of ways if you really want to find someone special. On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to dating coach Tripp to answer this elusive question. If you want to meet men, he recommends that you: go out more; try online dating; make eye contact and smile; compliment him; and always look your best.
At home, you may be the independent woman who fixes that leaky faucet by herself and lights up the grill without a second thought. At work, you may be the boss who oversees a team of employees and keeps everyone in line. While these two roles show off your strength, in order to make a guy fall in love with you, you need to be willing to assert your…weakness.
Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Dating Coach Laurel House
