By Courtney Allen

In wonderful world of Hollywood, maintaining both a long-lasting relationship and a fast-paced career is evidently a huge challenge. The jam-packed schedules and non-stop tabloid mania in the everyday lives of celebrities leaves us constantly wondering when the next split will be–the fact they are going to happen is a guarantee. Nasty rumors of deceit, unexpected flings with co-stars and stress from an intense life can make stardom a celebrity couple’s worst enemy. Unfortunately for these five celebrity duos, losing their battle to fame proved inevitable:

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Twilight star, Kristen Stewart, may want to start practicing what she preaches. Just before she admitted to cheating on her former boyfriend, Robert Pattinson, she told Entertainment Weekly that she doesn’t want anyone who’s met her saying, “God, that girl is so fake,” according to People. For someone who doesn’t like people who are flakes, she sat at Comic-Con in mid-July, with her boyfriend and their costar Taylor Lautner like everything was fine. No one yet knew about Stewart’s cheating scandal with her married Snow White and the Huntsman director.

How do you know if your partner is trustworthy?

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After divorcing Tom Cruise a month ago, Katie Holmes seems to finally be back in the dating game. On July 27, Holmes was spotted dining with an unknown man in New York City. Before she left, she kissed the man on the cheek. UsMagazine.com reported that Holmes told a reporter from TMZ that she had a “great night.” In addition to this date, Holmes has also been working on a new life with her daughter Suri, including a new apartment in Chelsea. It’s clear that Holmes isn’t letting divorce slow her down.

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It’s been one month since couple Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis have called it quits on their 14-year relationship, and the love might not have gone all away. The ex couple met up with their two children Lily-Rose and Jack in their mansion in the South of France. A source for UsMagazine.com claims, “They were relieved they got along well.” The two reportedly even held hands at one point. Is the love still there or can they remain friends? Depp, 49, is still reportedly seeing Amber Heard, but maybe the tables have turned and he is trying to amend his past relationship with Paradis.

What are some ways to show a united front post-split?

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By Chris Owen

When you’re unceremoniously dumped by your partner, it could easily be a major life-affirming moment. However, most of the time, being dumped just seems to confirm that your life is awful and you’re terrible to have trusted that good-for-nothing ex.  Of course, even though it always hurts after a breakup, it’s never the end of the world. Although you’ve stumbled along your path to happiness, with a little bit of reflection you can learn from your situation in order to move forward. Breaking up can be a little like overcoming an addiction, which can make it tough to move on. However, it’s certainly doable, especially with the help of friends, family and time. Consider these tips for getting over a broken heart:

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Although Katy Perry’s divorce from Russell Brand just finalized last week, she may already be back in the dating game. Hollyscoop.com reports that the popular singer was seen flirting with John Mayer at a party last weekend. Some fear that Mayer’s reputation as a Hollywood bad boy may not make him the right choice for the emotional Perry, but a source mentioned that the two “definitely appeared to be very into each other.”

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By Melanie Mar

When embarking on a new relationship, having some residual emotional attachment to your ex is not something I generally advise. Having said that, there are times when a “rebound relationship” is just what the doctor ordered. The end of any serious relationship can take its toll on your personal and sexual self-confidence and you might no longer be feeling attractive, feminine or sensual. Embracing someone whom you actually feel excited about might be exactly what you need to feel better. Though you shouldn’t count on a new romance to magically eradicate all your insecurities, once in a while you will find the joy that was lacking in your last doomed coupling. Can these rebound relationships lead to true love? Absolutely! I married the man who was my rebound relationship. Here are some simple tips to help you do the same:

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Contrary to popular belief, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis did not have the perfect relationship. Sources say Paradis pushed Depp to take roles in high-grossing films, and then resented him for his success, according to UsMagazine.com. They would fight often and it eventually became too much. The pair split in 2010, waiting until this June to announce the separation for the benefit of their children.

How do you know when the fighting has become too much in your relationship?

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Now that Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, she is taking matters into her own hands after breaking free from what sources say was a ‘Scientology-influenced marriage’ to the actor. The Kennedys star is now pursuing sole legal custody of their 6-year old daughter, Suri Cruise. An insider tells UsMagazine.com, “This is about protecting her daughter. She wants to be in charge of how Suri is being raised and didn’t want her to have an exclusively Scientology education.” With that said, the divorce of TomKat is just beginning to unfold.

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By Jessica Smith

Nothing in Hollywood is juicer than a celebrity scandal.  Many Hollywood couples work through humiliating experiences while dating, including Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush, who went through a sex tape scandal; Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, who recently dealt with Bieber’s accusation of getting a fan pregnant; and Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, who had to deal with negative press on Cyrus’ sexual antics.

Many of us can relate to similar problems on a smaller scale, but it can still be exhilarating and deeply saddening to watch our favorite famous relationships let us down in these ways. Sometimes, celebrity couples even begin their love lives under this sort of scrutiny. Although not all celebrity affairs work out, some blossom into long-lasting relationships and love. Here are six famous couples that made the headlines with their scandalous splits, affairs, and ensuing sprint to the altar.

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The survival of  TomKat just may prove to be “mission impossible” for Tom Cruise after learning Katie Holmes filed for divorce on Thursday. Despite their never-ending rumors of a split, the soon-to-be separation of the couple is a shock to Hollywood, especially after the actor told People just days ago that his perfect day is “the time with Kate.” The actor confirmed through his rep that it was indeed his wife who filed the papers, just five days before his 50th, and asked for privacy during this time. The end of TomKat marks divorce number three for Cruise.

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Roberto Martinez won Ali Fedotowsky’s heart on The Bachelorette, but after calling off their engagement in November 2011, the single stud is not just looking for love, he’s looking for money, according to UsMagazine.com. Sources suspect that Martinez is going to be the next bachelor because “the network will give him pretty much anything.” The former Bachelorette contestant may find himself back at the place he and his ex fell in love, which is something Fedotowsky is “terrified about.”

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Project X star, Alexis Knapp, was secretly hooking up with Family Guy and Ted creator, Seth MacFarlane while she was pregnant with Ryan Philippe’s baby. According to UsMagazine.com, Knapp began seeing MacFarlane after she broke up with Ryan Philippe. When reached for comment, MacFarlane’s rep insisted that the two are not dating, but a source says that Knapp really likes MacFarlane and wants the relationship to be official.

What are some ways to tell it’s time to move on after a split?

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By Sari Holtz

At the young age of 26, screen siren Scarlett Johansson was seen snuggling up to Sean Penn, 51, mere days after her divorce from Ryan Reynolds. Similarly, Jennifer Lopez started stepping out with Casper Smart very shortly after her marriage to Marc Anthony ended, though she is 18 years Smart’s senior. While these rebound romances may seem extreme, they are actually quite common, both among celebrities and “normal people” looking for love after a relationship sours. Although most rebound relationships end in failure, it stands to reason that anyone coming out of a breakup should be in the proper mindset before entering a new relationship. Here are some ways in which you can avoid a painful rebound relationship and find one that works:

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Relationships end for countless reasons. Unfortunately for Anne Hathaway, her four-year relationship with Raffaello Follieri was over once he was arrested in 2008. It couldn’t have been easy for the actor to find out her Italian suitor was being placed behind bars for wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering, especially when the two “were talking about marriage,” Follieri told People. Their situation left their romance without much of a chance. However, aside from the unfortunate circumstances, they were still in love, making it difficult for each of them to let go of each other.

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Johnny Depp, 49 and Vanessa Paradis, 39, fought gallantly to keep their relationship alive, according to People. The couple has two kids, Lily Rose, 13, and Jack, 9, and has reportedly been living separate lives for many months now.  A source close to the couple confirms, “They’ve tried for months to save the relationship, but have known for weeks that it couldn’t be saved.” Paradis arrived in France last week to promote her film Je Me Suis Fait Tout Petit at the Cabourg Festival of Romantic Cinema. It was no coincidence that the couple announced the separation once she had landed; “It was all decided before she got on that plane,” the source says.

How do you save your relationship when it’s headed downhill?

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By Jane Greer, Ph.D. for GalTime

If you’re still carrying around old baggage from a past relationship, use these tips to help with letting go.
Cameron Diaz is a good example of someone who does not burn her bridges of love. From A-Rod’s statement that he cherished her even after they broke up to her working with Justin Timberlake on a movie after they had a relationship, it is clear that she doesn’t cut people completely out of her life once the romance is gone. Some might say that’s a good thing, but what could it mean to her future relationships? If you’ve kept up with your exes, you might want to keep reading:

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By Ashley DelBello

Let’s be honest: remaining friends with your ex usually doesn’t work. It might sound like a good idea in the beginning, especially if your relationship ended amicably. However, a few months later, you’re sure to find yourself either pining away for them when they only see you as a friend or participating in late night hook-ups while one or both of you are dating someone else. To remind us about these consequences, here are Cupid’s top five reasons why being friends with your ex isn’t such a great idea:

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Rumors were swirling in Hollywood last week that Roberto Martinez, a former contestant on The Bachelorette and ex-fiancé of Ali Fedotowsky, would be the next star of The Bachelor. “That’s far from the truth!” a source confirms to Us Weekly. “They are asking him to be the next bachelor, but he has no interest as of right now.”  Martinez was engaged to Fedotowsky for 18 months until they called off the wedding in November of 2011.

When is it time to put yourself out there after a difficult breakup?

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Modern Family star, Sofia Vergara, was spotted having hot chocolate with her ex, Nick Loeb, in New York City this week. In May, Vergara went to the Met Gala solo and sources confirmed that the pair had called it quits. Could the two just be friends? According to People, a source said, “They were not romantic at all.”

What are some ways to remain amicable with an ex?

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It looks like another long celebrity breakup is finally winding down. Two years after their split in 2010, Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford and ex-husband Daniel Giersch have set a court date for July 12 in order to finalize their divorce. E! Online reports that the major issue of this trial is custody of their two children. Though the two had previously decided on joint custody, Rutherford later issued a restraining order against Giersch after claiming he threatened her nanny and affected her parenting.

What are some ways to solve relationship issues out of court?

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Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris have exchanged their fair share of unkind words and have given TMI a new meaning, but they’ve overcome it all. After a tumultuous break up in 2011 just days before their intended wedding, they are officially back together. UsMagazine.com reports that the duo took to twitter to confirm the news. Harris wrote “Yes, Hugh Hefner and I are back together. Yes I am his #1 girl again. Yes we are happy. Hope that clears up any confusion! XO.” Hefner shared that the couple reunited after Harris wrote to him expressing her miserable feelings.

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Recently split couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony appeared on stage together at their variety show Q’Viva! The Chosen in Las Vegas on Saturday. The two stood on stage together, holding hands, at the end of the show, initiating cheers as they embraced, according to People. After breaking up in July, Anthony officially filed for divorce in April.

What are some ways to be civil during a bitter breakup?

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Season 8’s Bachelorette Emily Maynard recently talked about her tough decision to send home hopeful bachelor, Joe, in her blog for People. Maynard discussed her date with Joe, mentioning how fun of a time she had with him. However, she said, “I knew that we were just in different place in our lives.” So, even though she had a blast with fun-loving bachelor, she knew they weren’t a good match and let him go.

How do you know when to cut ties early in a relationship?

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