Cupid's Pulse Article: Olivia Wilde Calls Her Dog Her Only BoyfriendCupid's Pulse Article: Olivia Wilde Calls Her Dog Her Only Boyfriend

Man’s best friend, woman’s cuddle buddy.  Actress Olivia Wilde recently settled all of her dating speculation with one tweet made Friday, according to People.  “Ok I know I’m not supposed to tweet sexy photos (damn you [Anthony] Wiener! [sic]).  But  here is my and my (only!) boyfriend in bed.”  Despite internet rumors that the House M.D. actress is dating Bradley Cooper and was dating Justin Timberlake in April, Wilde’s only cuddle-buddy is her canine companion.  “He is my only boyfriend,” she said while laughing at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles.  “He’s the only one that I need.”

What are the benefits of being single after a breakup?

Cupid’s Advice:

1. Live for you: Focus on your career, get all of your priorities straight and catch up with old friends.  Whatever you do, just make sure you make these decisions for yourself and not for other people.

2. Freedom: Remember being able to flirt without feeling guilty in your relationship?  Well, now you can begin to enjoy that again.  Don’t be afraid to turn the flirt up when you see someone cute.

3. Learn from the past: There’s a theory that every event is a learning experience.  Take the time to learn from your past and find out what needs to change when you’re ready for another relationship.

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