By April Littleton

A source confirmed to UsMagazine.com, that the Snow White and the Huntsman actress went to seek comfort from Taylor Swift after breaking up with Robert Pattinson for the second time. Ever since K-Stew’s affair with director Rupert Sanders, the once-happy couple has been dealing with relationship issues. On Sunday, Pattinson was seen moving out of the house he shared with Stewart. A source close to the couple said, “She tried, they both tried. They’re both good people. It was just not the right thing for either of them right now.”

What are some ways to cope with the aftermath of a fresh split?

Cupid’s Advice:

Breaking up with a partner is never an easy pill to swallow. The pain of breaking up with someone you thought was the love of your life can feel unbearable. If it’s a fresh split, you’re probably feeling hurt, angry and sad – all of that is OK to feel! Cupid has some advice on how to get over the initial pain of a breakup:

1. Have a girl’s night out: It’s very important for you to have a support system once you break things off with your boo. You want to surround yourself with people who love you unconditionally and that’s where your girlfriends come in. Have a movie night or dance away your sorrows at a club. You’ll find it easier to get back to being yourself with your girls around.

2. Give yourself some time: Time is the best healer! Don’t rush into a new relationship just to help ease the pain of losing someone you once loved. Be patient with yourself and let the tears fall. It’s OK to cry over the lose of a relationship. In the end, you will feel and be better for it.

3. Stay active: Lounging around in bed for weeks may seem like a good idea, but it won’t make you feel any better! You need to continue to do things you were doing before the breakup. Take up a new hobby, participate in an art class – do whatever you have to do to regain your focus in life. Once you’re finally over your ex, you’ll be glad you didn’t hide under the covers the whole time.

How did you get over a breakup? Share your experience below.

By Sarah Ribeiro

This holiday weekend, have an adventure with your sweetheart. The most popular Memorial Day activity is a picnic – and you and your love can put your own unique spin on a traditional picnic date. Rather than going to one picnic and sticking to your plans, mix things up and spend the day crashing assorted picnics around town.

Before you start your picnic-crashing adventure, head to the store with your love and gather up your favorite picnic treats such as wine, deli-made potato and macaroni salad and cole slaw, fresh fruit, pinwheel sandwiches and deviled eggs. Make sure you buy enough for all of the picnics you’re planning to visit; you don’t want to show up empty-handed. As an added plus, you can grab your sweetheart’s favorite snack foods on the sly to surprise him later in the day.

Search around Facebook to see which of your friends and family are having Memorial Day picnics and see how many you can crash. Plan a route so you don’t have to drive back and forth across town – that will only stress out you and your beau. Try to mix up the types of picnics you crash: you can head to a pool party and then a more formal picnic to get a different experience at each picnic. Set up a schedule and time limit for each picnic so you don’t run out of time. Try spending an hour and a half at each one and make sure the two of you tell each host you’ll only be there for that long.

If you want to be an extremely adventurous couple, try crashing public parties. Drive over to your local park and check out the picnics being held there. Most town rotary clubs will be throwing a Memorial Day cookout open to the public. Not only will you and your sweetheart have the experience of really crashing a party, but you’ll get to meet important figures in your town and maybe even learn a bit about where you live.

What kind of date will you have this holiday weekend? Share with us in the comments below.

By April Littleton

According to UsMagazine.com, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were spotted hanging around the streets of London with two unexpected visitors – Kunis’ parents! On Saturday, May 18th, the foursome enjoyed Billy Elliott: The Musical followed by dinner at Duck & Waffle the next day.  Before meeting Kunis’ parents, the couple spent the holidays with Kutcher’s family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The lovebirds have been publicly dating since last March.

How do you know when it’s time to introduce your partner to your parents?

Cupid’s Advice:

Introducing your significant other to your family is a big step. As a couple, the two of you are headed toward a solid, committed relationship. Before you make the decision to show your special boo off to your parents, Cupid has some tips you should take into consideration first:

1. Define your relationship: Do you think the relationship has the potential to be long-term? If you’re the type of person who breaks up with a partner if a family member doesn’t approve, you should introduce your love to your parents as soon as you get that, “Maybe this is really going to be something serious” feeling, but there’s no sense in urging a guy to meet your parents when you know in your heart he will end up just being a friend.

2. Discuss it with your partner: You might be ready to take the relationship to the next level, but your significant other may feel differently. Talk to your man about the possibility of him meeting your family and see how he reacts. If he’s a little hesitant, you may be moving too fast for him. If you rush him into something he  isn’t ready for, be prepared to call it quits sooner than you would like.

3. You’re thinking about marriage: If you can hear wedding bells ring in the near future, or you already have a ring on your finger, it’s definitely time to introduce your beau to your family. Your parents may freak out if they have to witness a wedding between you and a stranger!

When did you know it was the right time to introduce your love to your parents? Comment below.

By April Littleton

After tying the knot May 4 in Mazan, France, People reports Keira Knightley and her new hubby James Righton, a keyboardist for The Klaxons, returning to London after spending their honeymoon in Corsica. The couple met after being introduced by fashion correspondent Alexa Chung. A year after being spotted together, Knightley and Righton got engaged in May 2012.

How do you decide as a couple where to honeymoon?

Cupid’s Advice:

Your honeymoon is one of the most important trips you will go on. After all, it is the first of many trips you and your partner will take together as man and wife. After all of the stress of planning a wedding, the honeymoon is the time to relax and unwind with your beau. Many couples have a hard time deciding on the destination of their honeymoon, but not to worry – Cupid has some tips:

1. Set a budget: The first thing you should do as a couple is work out a budget. Both of you should agree on how much money you’re willing to spend on the honeymoon. Can you afford that dream honeymoon in Fiji, or should you be looking at locations closer to home? Whatever the case, don’t be discouraged if you can’t go all out for the honeymoon. There are dozens of locations within an affordable price range just for newlyweds.

2. Research: You and your significant other should think about what kind of honeymoon you want. Do you want to spend most of the time relaxing by the pool and drinking cocktails, or do you want to live on the adventurous side? Once you figure out what kind of setting you both will enjoy, then you can narrow down your location search.

3. Get some help: Discuss some of your options with a couple who’s been in your situation before, or get in touch with a travel agent. Mention your budget and what you’re expecting out of the honeymoon. Not only will you get some valuable feedback, but you might also get information on other possible destinations you and your partner didn’t think of!

How did you decide where to honeymoon? Comment below.

By Angela Zatopek

One of the biggest steps in a relationship is when you meet your partner’s family for the first time. I believe there is truth to the saying “you not only marry the person but also into their family.” This week on Ready For Love, Ben’s family visited from Texas to meet all of us, and I couldn’t have been more impressed with how sweet and genuine they were. Being the first girl to meet them, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous, but I felt like I would have a lot in common with them based on my conversations with Ben.

We spoke a lot about both of us being from Texas since that is a huge factor in having something real after this process. I joked saying Ben was “geographically desirable” since Houston and Dallas aren’t far apart. I immediately clicked with his sister JoJo and his mother Soroya; they reminded me a lot of my own mother and sister.

I’ve obviously shared my choice to wait until marriage for sex, and I feel it’s something primarily focused on during the show. I’ve never told someone’s family abut my decision, but it was almost as if his mom was indirectly asking me about my beliefs. I thought it was important to be real with them, to show my intentions and how much I value an honest relationship. All things aside, though, there is so much more that defines me as a woman. That’s a choice I made, not a characteristic, and I definitely want to make that clear to viewers. In my real life, I barely even talk about it.

Another thing: Has anyone else noticed I seem pretty serious on stage nights? Editing certainly has a way of portraying me as a bit stiff, and all the girls on the cast, my family and my friends would definitely attest to that not being true. With so many different scenarios going on, I guess the more serious content is making the cut!

Related Link: Ready For Love, Episode 6: Finding Love in Paradise

Back to this week’s episode. Ben told me he was very close with his mother, and I too am extremely close with mine. My mom is from New York originally, and she’s a strong woman with a cut-to-the-chase attitude. Right away, I could tell that Ben’s mother had those same qualities. I knew it was important to convey to her and JoJo that I was there for the right reasons. Given that my own mother is so important to me, I had a lot of respect for Soroya. I was definitely missing my family after this date, but as you’ll see next week, I’m finally reunited with them in Houston.

At this point on Ready for Love, our huge mansion in the hills seemed even bigger since there were only four of us left. It was a tough week for me when the girls brought up Allie not being there for the right reasons. I was in between a rock and a hard place since Allie was one of my closest friends. She was the very first girl I talked to – before I even knew that she was there for Ben and we were competing against each other. In a weird way, we were each other’s biggest support since we were away from our family and friends. Trust me, you need someone to talk to all day!

I tried to stay out of the drama, but feelings were also rising for Ben at the point, and as I previously said about Keri, I had to ask myself: Was I there to make best friends or see if I had something with Ben? When Giuliana asked me my opinion, I didn’t want to lie and say I disagreed with Renae and Tarryn. I knew it was the matchmakers decision, so I wanted to leave it at that. Things clearly escalated, and that was probably one of the most awkward car rides back to the house after stage night. After that, I felt like the middle man because I got along great with both Tarryn and Allie.

Related Link: Ready For Love, Episode 5: Angela Zatopek Discusses the Drama in Vegas

Ready to get away from the drama, I was excited to finally go back to Texas and introduce Ben to my family. Here’s a rundown of the gang you’ll meet on next week’s episode: My mom is an amazing mother to me and my siblings. I’m basically her clone, and she’s more like my best friend than my mom. John is my Italian stepfather. He loves Roman history and has a collection of swords and shields – he isn’t afraid to bring them out if someone messes with his daughters! My dad is a spiritual leader in my life; he’s a great man of God who is always so supportive. Still, he definitely had a hard time understanding why I was going through this process. Audrey is my younger sister who has artistic talents like you wouldn’t believe. She taught herself how to play three instruments (guitar, mandolin and ukulele); she sings; she’s fluent in Spanish – and she’s only 21 years old! My identical twin brothers, Josh and Chris, are 20 years old and absolute studs. They’re athletic and smart and have bright futures ahead of them. I should add that they’re heartbreakers, but I get the final say on who gets by since I am the protective older sister.

Hope everyone can tune in to see my amazing family! Until then…

By Marisa Spano

For now the world will have to make do with only Blue Ivy as far as Jay-Z and Beyonce’s kids go. Jay-Z addressed the latest rumor that his wife, Beyonce is pregnant with her second child. He spoke to Hot 97 Radio to deny the report, says UsMagazine.com. As for Beyonce, she is staying busy, with a recent Saturday performance in Milan.

How do you keep a pregnancy under wraps at the beginning stages?

Cupid’s Advice:

It’s hard to keep the fact that you’re preggers under wraps, especially from work and family members, but Cupid has advice to get around it:

1. Get there first: If you are going on an outing with friends or family, make sure to get to the restaurant/bar first so you can ask the bartender to make your drinks without alcohol.

2. Excuses: If you are having morning sickness and you don’t want people to guess that you’re pregnant, blame it on a sickness or food poisoning. This will only work for a short period, but it will buy you some time for now.

3. Wear sweaters and scarves: Big sweaters and long scarves that hang will help hide any weight gain in the early stages. With all that fabric, how will anyone ever know you’re pregnant?

What are some other ways to hid your pregnancy at first? Share your ideas below.

By Lori Zaslow and Jennifer Zucher, founders of Project Soulmate

It’s no surprise that famous faces from Hollywood are pressured by their intense jobs and hectic schedules. The spotlight is always on them, but they don’t want the same burden in their personal life. So how can they keep their romantic relationships out of the prying public eye?

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One way to feel in control is by prolonging their engagement, which ultimately adds time to the courtship phase of a relationship. After all, what’s the rush? For example, Miley Cyrus wants to focus on her career instead. She’s young, and it’s important that she accomplishes her goals first so that she can truly enjoy the engagement phase. Similarly, Kristin Cavallari, who’s currently planning a July wedding, has been engaged to Jay Cutler since 2011, but they decided to focus on raising their son Camden before tying the knot.

Your relationship is supposed to be one of the most sacred parts of your life – which is why many celebrities also hide their wedding plans from the press. For instance, Jay-Z and Beyoncé tied the knot in 2008 in a top-secret ceremony that Beyoncé didn’t speak about for six months after the fact! Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s wedding guests didn’t even know the location of the event until right before the big day. Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied as well as Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman are two more examples of celebrity couples who planned secret ceremonies.

Related Link: Justin Timberlake Refers to Wedding Day as “Magical”

Of course, there are a few perks of a longer engagement, like lots of engagement gifts and more attention from friends and family. The only downfall to a longer engagement is…will they ever make it down the aisle?

For more information about Project Soulmate, click here. 

By Marisa Spano

Catherine Zeta-Jones just completed her ongoing treatment for Bipolar II disorder, according to People. Jones, 43, entered treatment for the second time in April and has just returned home to her husband, actor Michael Douglas, 68. “She’s doing a really good job of getting balanced. I’m proud of her,” said Douglas.

What are three ways to support your partner through treatment or rehab?

Cupid’s Advice:

Marriage is hard enough as it is, let alone adding in a partner in treatment. Cupid is here to show you the way:

1. Bring in the family: Encourage your loved one to continue with their treatment program, knowing the family cares. Support goes a long way when it comes to recovering from both physical and mental ailments.

2. Take care of you: It may sound weird advice, but you have been giving this person most of your attention and in order to help your significant other you must be the best you that you can be.

3. Ask what they need: This may sound basic, but it can be challenging. Treatment or rehab can be one of the most difficult things your partner has ever been through. You need to know what you can and cannot discuss about the process with your partner. You need to be aware of when they need you close or when they need space.

What are some other ways you can support your partner through treatment or rehab? Share your ideas below.

On Saturday, May 4, 2013, our founder and executive editor Lori Bizzoco spoke to graduate students at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. She discussed the challenges and benefits of being an entrepreneur as well as what’s it like to run a digital media company.

By Sarah Gooding, PlentyofFish for GalTime.com

Mad Men never change, regardless of how much time has passed.

Don Draper may have seduced women in the 1960s fantasy world of advertising, but his modern day version is very much alive today, especially in the world of online dating.

As a product manager with the world’s largest online dating site, PlentyofFish, I can tell you Don Draper and his coworkers – Peter Campbell, Roger Sterling, Paul Kinsey, etc., are all online, looking for women and relationships.

So what would Don Draper’s online profile look like if he were on PlentyofFish? He would be fairly easy to spot. In fact, you may have viewed a modern day Don Draper, or even emailed him without realizing you were interacting with a charismatic, serial womanizer.

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DON DRAPER

A modern day Don Draper will ooze confidence. He won’t hesitate to ask you out. Online dating is a perfect platform for a Draper-type because communication closes the deal in his world of work and pleasure.

Draper would also do very well with profile views on PlentyofFish. He would get a lot of emails from women, but not just because of his good looks. In fact, his profile pictures probably wouldn’t even be close-up photos. His pictures would be full of mystique, perhaps even downplaying his chiseled good looks behind muted sunglasses. That’s because Don Draper doesn’t identify himself by his handsome features. His confidence stems from his ability to achieve success and women on his own terms.

You need to remember Don Draper seduces us into buying things for a living. He moves us to action through the poetry of his words. In the online world, a modern day Draper will use that charm to seduce you into believing you are special. Be careful not to fall for it. As for profile details, don’t expect to see income listed under a Don Draper profile since money is a private matter. However, intelligence is important to him; his educational background will be listed.

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PETER CAMPBELL

A modern day Peter Campbell doesn’t have that confidence, which is why he will sprinkle status hints in both his profile and emails to women that is he from an elite class.

If you’re interacting with a modern day Peter Campbell, you will hear him name drop in conversation and emails. He won’t have any qualms about listing his salary on his profile.

ROGER STERLING

Roger Sterling doesn’t need to create an online profile with all of his women, unless he is between his relationships. If you meet a Sterling online, you will know it by his genuine expression. If he tells you in an email that he likes your dress, he probably means it. Unlike Draper and Campbell, Sterling says what he means and means what he says. As for details, a Sterling type will list himself as “Family Centric” and describe himself as a “Big People Person.” He might even post pictures of himself with friends and family.

PAUL KINSEY

If you watch Mad Men, you will know Paul Kinsey, but you may not remember him. The online world of dating is full of Paul Kinsey types who grow on you over time. They don’t stand out in the crowd until you meet them in person. And when you do meet them, you will find they don’t have the social graces of a Don Draper or Roger Sterling, but they make you feel at ease. A Paul Kinsey isn’t going to be Type-A. He’s the guy who will like to smoke and listen to jazz, so he will definitely list “Very Easygoing” under his profile.

We all know every woman has a type, so don’t be afraid to hold out for that Don Draper or Paul Kinsey type. PlentyofFish knows they are alive and online.