Megan Fox definitely wants to start a family … just not right now, according to UsMagazine.  The 25-year-old actress who co-parents her husband Brian Austin Green’s 9-year-old son said, “I absolutely want biological children.  I’ve always wanted kids.  It’s just about the timing.”  She explained that they are waiting to be financially stable before starting a family.  “I have it in my mind about what amount of money I want in the bank so that I can protect that child’s future, and really protect it, so that kid never struggles,” she said.  “Once I feel safe with that, then I’ll have kids.”

What are some preparations to make before you have kids?

Cupid’s Advice:

When deciding to start a family, there are many things to consider and for which to prepare.  Here are three of them:

1. Financially stable: In order to support a child, make sure you doing financially well.  If you don’t have a good enough job, attempt to get a new one. If you need more time to save, take those weeks or years you need.

2. Shelter: It’s important to live in a safe environment where you can raise your child.  If you’re currently living in the middle of a sitting in a loft apartment and you don’t feel that’s the type of atmosphere in which you want to raise a child, wait until you’re somewhere you feel your family life is meant to be.

3. Ready: Make sure you and your spouse are ready to start a family and take care of all the responsibilities that come with it.  If you have doubt, don’t go through with having kids quite yet.

What are some preparations you think one should take before having children?  Let us know in a comment below!

After a private wedding and luxurious honeymoon in Hawaii, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have returned home quietly.  They were spotted at a local grocery store picking up last minute Fourth of July items in Glendale, Calif.  While People discusses the ups and downs throughout the couple’s two-year relationship, it appears that they are in it for the long haul.

What can you do to keep the spark alive in a marriage?

Cupid’s Advice:

After you’ve taken the leap to marriage, you may be wondering how to keep the fire going.  Cupid has some ideas to get you started:

1. Keep dating: Just because your partnership is legal doesn’t mean you give up making regular plans to go out and celebrate each other.  Aim for date nights once a month, if not more.

2. Talk over issues: Every relationship has its troubles.  By keeping lines of communication open, you’re more likely to resolve them together, and come up with a solution you can both agree to.

3. Be wary of advice: If people in your respective lives offer assistance – whether you want it or not – just listen.  Afterward, discuss all of your options with your partner before taking any recommended guidance.

That was fast! Cupid found out recently that actors Megan Fox, 24, and Brian Austin Green, 36, re-engaged after a brief break. It turns out that the couple married at the Fours Seasons Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii last week, which Green’s rep confirmed Monday to TMZ. The ceremony was intimate, with less than a dozen guests in attendance. This is the first marriage for both Fox and Green.

How can you keep your wedding small and intimate?

Cupid’s Advice:

With shows like Platinum Wedding and My Fair Wedding all the rage, the pressure is on to have a big and extravagant wedding. However, a smaller and more personal ceremony can be just as – if not more – special. Here are some of Cupid’s tips on keeping your plans to a minimum:

1. Don’t invite everyone and their mom: This may be the hardest thing to do, since you’ll want to share this day with everyone (and loved ones may feel left out if they’re not invited), but this is a surefire way to keep your ceremony under control.

2. Go away: Take a note from Fox and Green and plan a destination wedding that many people won’t be able to attend. Sounds harsh, but it’s a way to have potential guests weed themselves off the list without you having to lift a finger.

3. Set a budget – and stick to it: A budget will keep you from spending too much, whether it’s on food, flowers, or the cake. If you can’t (or don’t want) to pay for extra guests, you don’t need to.

Maybe there is some truth to the old cliché, the second time’s a charm.  At the premiere of her latest movie, “Jonah Hex,” Megan Fox told People magazine, “I’m more in love with him (fiancé Brian Austin Green) than I was in the beginning.”  The couple – who were first engaged in 2006 and called it off last February – re-engaged this month.

How can you prevent the break-up/make-up syndrome from happening in your relationship?

Cupid’s Advice:

Sometimes it takes a little distance to find out if two people are  meant to be together before they walk down the aisle.  Cupid has some suggestions to help keep your relationship on track without all the drama:

1. Take it slow: Far too often couples rush into a serious relationship, only to have it end badly.  If you slow down the courtship and get to know one another, you’ll have a better chance at being together for the long haul.

2. Be honest: If something is bothering you, it’s important to share your feelings with your partner immediately.  Keeping things inside will only cause resentment, and can often lead to a break-up.

3. The test of time: Sometimes the only way to know if a relationship will sustain is to see how things go after being together for a few years.