By Courtney Omernick

In the latest celebrity news, UsMagazine.com reported that Jennifer Lopez was able to spend some quality time with her celebrity ex Casper Smart last night at the VMA’s.  He sat in front of her at the award show, and they were spotted sharing Skittles and talking. Their celebrity relationship may have ended, but it’s clear that these two are maintaining a good friendship.

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By Ann Luther

After more than three years together, Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp have ended their relationship. Ryan has been living in New York, while Mellencamp has been staying on a farm in Indiana. A source tells UsMagazine.com that “the distance got to be too much” for the couple. Best of luck to both of them as they go their separate ways!

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By Ann Luther

Only three months after the birth of their child, Ciara broke off her engagement to her newborn son’s father, rapper, Future. The singer discovered that her now ex was cheating with his wardrobe consultant, Tyrina Lee. An insider told UsMagazine.com ,“There was clear evidence when she approached Future about the cheating. This was clearly not just a one-night thing.” The source continued to say that Ciara is “devastated” about the faithlessness. 

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By Sarah Batcheller and Whitney Johnson

If you tuned in to the third episode of Bachelor in Paradise last night, then you saw a new side of reality TV contestant Chris Bukowski. In an exclusive celebrity interview, CupidsPulse.com had the chance to speak to the Illinois native, and he expressed that this sensitive, softer side of him is more true to form than what was previously portrayed on the small screen, stating, “This is the side that my friends and family see everyday.” 
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By Deanna Atkins and Laura Seaman

In Hollywood, you never know who’s going to be the next big couple, especially when the new duo may breakup before official word even gets out. To be fair, it has to be difficult to maintain a relationship that’s constantly in the public eye. Aside from frequent budding romances, we’re constantly hearing about those twosomes who just can’t commit. They’re on one week and off the next week, and then before you know it, they’ve eloped…only to divorce weeks later.

These three pairs constantly keep us guessing and never fail to surprise us with yet another breakup or makeup. Sometimes we enjoy staying on their relationship roller coaster ride, but still, we have to wonder why these stars are so incapable of staying together:

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By Ann Luther

We all saw True Blood alum Jim Parrack’s heartbreak when he ended his marriage to his wife of six years, Ciera Parrack. However, he quickly moved on, proposing to Hunger Games star, Leven Rambin, after only a few months of dating. According to UsMagazine.com, they even made their big news official on Facebook: Parrack changed his relationship status to Engaged over the weekend. The new couple does, in fact, seem very happy in this Instagram video they posted announcing their hiatus from social media. Best of luck to the adorable pair!

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By Laura Seaman

The New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel and her boyfriend Jamie Linden have split up after two years of dating, according to UsMagazine.com. The couple started dating not long after the actress left her husband Ben Gibbard, the singer for Death Cab for Cutie, in 2012. Deschanel was seen looking pretty close with a new man last month on the set of Rock the Kasbah. This new man is producer Jacob Pechenik, who worked with her on her most recent film.

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By Sanetra Richards

Leaving the past in the past. That is exactly what Rob Pattinson tends to do. According to UsMagazine.com, the Twilight alum spoke out about the public affair that ultimately ended his relationship with ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart. From the looks of it, the actor has moved on and even joked about the cheating scandal in the September issue of Esquire UK. “S— happens, you know?” said the 28-year-old actor. “It’s just young people… it’s normal! And honestly, who gives a s—?” News broke back in July of 2012 when photos were released of Stewart cheating with married Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. “The hardest part was talking about it afterwards,” Pattinson went on to say about the fling. “Because when you talk about other people, it affects them in ways you can’t predict.” After the affair went public, Stewart released an apology to Pattinson, stating: “This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I’m so sorry.” The former couple attempted to repair the relationship, but ended up going their separate ways. “It’s like that scene in Doubt [2008, in which Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a priest suspected of inappropriate behavior], where he’s talking about how to take back gossip?” Pattinson teased the allegations resulting from his relationship. “They throw all those feathers from a pillow into the sky and you’ve got to go and collect all the feathers.”

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By Laura Seaman

Despite their ‘conscious uncoupling’, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have been getting along just fine. The two were seen at the premiere for Hector and the Search for Happiness in New York. The film stars Simon Pegg, the godfather to one of their children. The two showed their support for Pegg while also seeming happy and supportive of each other. It wasn’t until the end of the cocktail party after the premiere that the two were seen speaking to each other, but an insider told UsMagazine.com that “they looked genuinely happy to be in each other’s company.”

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By Laura Seaman

The on-and-off couple of Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan have called it quits yet again. However, a source tells UsMagazine.com “I don’t think they’ll get back together this time.” Patridge and Bohan have been dating on-and-off for the last five years, their last split being in March of 2011. They had just gone on a romantic getaway to Mexico in May. But on July 27, the Hills actress posted on social media, “Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides”. Yikes.

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By Sanetra Richards

One couple is headed to Splitsville, for the second time. Emilie de Ravin and husband Joshua Janowicz have filed for divorce once again, according to UsMagazine.com. “Emilie and her husband have filed for divorce,” de Ravin’s rep, Jeff Raymond, released in a statement. “They have recently been living separately and remain friends.” The couple first filed for divorce in January 2007, seven months after their wedding ceremony. Janowicz was served the papers two years later, however, and it was not finalized. This time around may be for good. The 32-year-old cited irreconcilable differences with the Once Upon a Time actress. The two have been separated since November.

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By Laura Seaman

Second time isn’t the charm! It seems like this couple just wasn’t meant to be, as Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon recently split up yet again. The couple has been married twice, with the first marriage ending in 2008 only months after the wedding. According to UsMagazine.com, they were then spotted together on the beach in 2013. “It’s recycling,” Anderson joked, then saying “No, I’m very happy. We’re happy. He’s a great guy.” The couple secretly got remarried, but are now filing for divorce for the second time in their on-again-off-again relationship.

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By Laura Seaman

True Blood actor Joe Manganiello and Modern Family star Sofia Vergara are the hottest new celebrity couple. The two met at the White House Correspondents Dinner while Vergara’s engagement to Nick Loeb was still on. “It’s very, very new,” an insider tells UsMagazine.com. “They’re having fun and getting to know each other.” The famous couple made celebrity news after being spotted at a diner in Louisiana in May kissing and taking pictures with fans.

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By Sanetra Richards

Single again and back on the prowl! According to UsMagazine.com, Prince Andrew and model Monika Jakisic (also George Clooney’s ex) have gone there separate ways after five months of dating. The British Prince was seen out with Dara Tomanovich, a Canadian lingerie model, at a Royal Ascot event last week. A few months ago, Jakisic uploaded a picture of a nice sized diamond ring alongside of a  £600 restaurant bill, sparking rumors of a possible engagment to the royal. Despite the rumors, a spokesperson for the Prince told the Daily Mail, “I can confirm the Duke of York is not engaged to Monika Jakisic.”

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By Sanetra Richards

Goodbye, fiancé ! Hello, single lady! According to UsMagazine.com, a rep for Christina Milian’s family has announced the 32-year-old singer/actress and fiancé Jas Prince have ended their engagement. The star and her music executive boyfriend of nearly four years called off the engagement at the beginning of this month. Milan removed her belongings from their L.A. house on Thursday, June 19th. The pair allegedly began dating in 2010, following a few months after her divorce from singer/songwriter The Dream. She was spotted sporting a nice sized diamond ring in April 2013, but kept it under wraps, even when asked about it in interviews.

While not saying too much, Milian shared a quote on Instagram on June 12th about new beginnings and achieving the life you desire: “There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. Surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don’t. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of life, getting back up is living.” Following the message, the caption stated, “Morning inspiration. Turn your life around and do all the things that make you happy. It’s your life to live.”

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By Shannon Seibert

Melanie Griffith made quite the statement at Italy’s Taormina Film Festival on Tuesday, June 17, by covering up her husband Antonio Banderas’ name on her famous heart tattoo. The couple just recently split after being together for almost 20 years. Griffiths’ signature heart tattoo was covered with a flesh patch and make up to cover her ex’s name. The ink had been a trademark for their love since 1998 when it first debuted, according to UsMagazine.com.

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By Sanetra Richards

Persistence is key! And Robin Thicke seems to be a firm believer in that. The sultry star is not giving up on his marriage and will do all it takes to get back his estranged wife, Paula Patton. According to UsMagazine.com, the “Blurred Lines” singer has even named his new album after her, in hopes the record – along with other things, of course – will help mend their broken marriage. The upcoming album, Paula, is set to be released on July 1^st. The track list includes the hit “Get Her Back,” which Thicke unveiled at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards back in May: “All right, y’all, help me get her back.” The pair of nine years separated in February. A source told Us that Thicke “wanted to save their marriage, but it was Paula’s choice and she ended it.” The source went on to say, “Robin does not want this divorce.” Despite their separation, Thicke has put in tons of effort to win his wife back over the past few months, even going publicly. At his February concert in Fairfax, Virginia, Thicke told the crowd, “For y’all that don’t know, me and my wife separated but I’m trying to get my girl back.” The Baggage Claim actress later released a statement that there was and would always be a “deep love” between her and husband. “We’ve known each other since we were teenagers,” she said. “All I can tell you is there’s a deep love there—always was, and always will be. He wasn’t my first kiss, but he was my first lots of other things.”

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By Melanie Mar

When CupidsPulse.com asked me to write an article on this topic, I stopped for a minute to reflect upon two emails I received this week, both requesting my help: one from a man who was struggling terribly to let go of his ex-girlfriend and move on, and the other from a lady with the subject “heartbroken.” The end of a relationship can be extremely difficult, and I never underestimate the pain of a breakup. In severe cases, it is truly debilitating, causing mental anguish and physical turmoil, affecting your health, and leading to weight loss and other associated illnesses.

Of course, the degree of distress is dependent on how a relationship ends. For example, if both of you have come to the conclusion that the relationship has “run its course” and each have apathy for the other, then the most likely feeling you’ll have is melancholy. You’ll wish each other well and mean it. In these cases, I recommend doing things that bring you joy to counteract the blues: dance, sing, surround yourself with friends, whatever makes you happy.

There’s also the “chipping away” of a relationship from bickering, lack of sex, lack of respect, etc. If these things have ultimately led to the end of your relationship, then relief is usually the first emotion felt. During this stage, I suggest doing things to rediscover yourself, like taking up a hobby or interest, pampering yourself, or taking some much needed “me” time.

Related Link: Could You Be Friends With An Ex?

If your relationship ends because of betrayal or immoral or unethical behavior, you will experience deep agony. The ending is usually swift and extremely hard to comprehend. Understanding the process (and yes, it is a process) will make it easier for you. Know that what you are going through is not uncommon and that having the rights tools in your tool belt will assist you as you handle your loss.

Here are some other feelings you may experience during a hurtful split:

Pain can be both emotional and physical. I always tell my clients that “pain indicates change is needed or change is in progress.” Do not push away the pain; instead, feelit. If you deny the feeling, you’re only prolonging the inevitable. People ruminate when they are in emotional distress, which is perfectly fine for a short time. However, if extended, it can cause sickness.

Within weeks, you have to move on from the feel-think, feel-think, feel-think merry-go-round and do something positive to make it better. Remember that the way out of any negative thought is to follow it with a positive action.

Anger is a very frequently expressed emotion. As a certified transactional analysis, I use “child” and “adult” as forms of communication styles. With that in mind, there are four types of anger:

1. Frustration is created from a deep dissatisfaction from unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs.

2. Resentment is a bitter feeling of persistent ill will.

3. Denial is a defense mechanism in which confrontation with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem.

The three angers above are all child angers and are not healthy in the aid of moving on and letting go.

4. Indignant is adult anger in its simplest form, and it merely means you are logically angry about the situation. It’s perfectly healthy to display your anger if done with facts and reasoning and not for an extensive amount of time.

Sadness comes after the pain has eased and the anger has subsided. It is, of course, sad to acknowledge that someone you loved deeply betrayed your relationship and that the future plans you had together will not happen. You miss that person and the special moments you shared. It’s okay to mourn; in fact, it’s normal, and it would be highly unusual if you didn’t.

Just make sure that this phase doesn’t continue for an extended period. Remember to keep reminding yourself the reason why your relationship ended.

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Acceptance is the last stage. There will be a day when you wake up and realize that it’s over and that you survived. It didn’t kill you, but it did make you stronger. When looking back at the relationship, you understand completely that it wasn’t what you initially thought and that your ex was less than you deserve. It’s the relationships that don’t last forever that teach us the lessons that will.

You now have what I call a “clear head, clear heart” — both of which are necessary to start dating again. So get out there and enjoy the excitement of meeting someone new. You never know what it might lead to!

Melanie Mar is a celebrity relationship specialist, matchmaker and  life coach. 

By Shannon Seibert

At the Billboard Music Awards, singer Robin Thicke made two sentimental pleas to win back his estranged wife, Paula Patton. Thicke, 37, first gave thanks for his wife’s love and support when he received  ’Best R&B Single’. Thicke later performed his new single “Get Her Back” written explicitly for Patton, according to UsMagazine.com.

What are some grand gestures you can make to win back your ex?

Cupid’s Advice: 

If you are absolutely certain that your ex is the one who you are supposed to be with, don’t let anything stop you from your happiness. Whether it is circumstance, past mistakes, or a simple misunderstanding, if the two of you are truly compatible for each other, there is no reason that can’t be possible:

1. A sincere apology can go a long way: When in doubt, start with baby steps. Words can tear people apart, but they can also bring people back together. Give your heart strings a strong tug, and tell your man how you really feel. The phrase “I’m sorry” is a good place to start, and let the rest flow. Don’t feel the need to justify every action you’ve made. Be attentive and listen to what is hurting him, and see what you can do to fix it.

Related: Exes Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo Don’t Speak at Correspondents’ Dinner

2. Show that you’ve paid attention: Sometimes a big gesture is comprised of the little things. What has he been telling you all of this time that you may have overlooked? Put together a bunch of his favorite things to show that you care. Whether it’s a mash-up of his favorite music, that chocolate cake from the bakery that he can’t resist or the movie you watched together on your first date. Go out of your way to show that you’re attentive to his needs and you can give him what he is looking for.

Related: Did Paul Patton and Robin Thicke’s Body Language Indicate a Split Was Coming?

3. Take a trip down memory lane: Sure there may have been some reasons why your relationship looked like it wouldn’t work out, but there are so many reasons that it should. Every couple has their strengths, so use yours to win back your love. Try recreating your first date, or a few tender moments you’ve been through together. Remind him of how great your were together and the feelings that you share. If you’re both adventurous, explain how this rough patch is just part of the bigger journey. If he’s more introverted, appeal to his kind and quiet qualities with a love letter.

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By Sanetra Richards

AubRih is over, once again. According to UsMagazine.com, after working out their differences a few months ago, Rihanna and Drake decided to give the dating thing another try – only for it to lead to a breakup. “Rihanna and Drake had another fight,” says a source. “He is too in love with her, which has always been the problem. They have been fighting, but that could all change any day now. It is how it always is with them.” The two stars were first spotted as a re-emerging couple in Paris back in February and by March the couple seemed to be hitting it off pretty hard again. However, at Rihanna’s Met Gala after party, her actor turned rapper [ex] boyfriend was not in attendance. A source added that the artists are “currently on yet another break.”

 How do you know whether to get back together with an ex?

Cupid’s Advice:

There comes a time when the post-breakup emotions start to roll in and you find yourself contemplating whether or not you and your ex belong together. Cupid has a few things for you to keep in mind while considering:

 1. The factors: Think about the reason why you and your ex parted ways. Was it because of infidelity? Was it because you could not agree on anything? Chances are, these problems will not go away if you decide to go another round – they are the reason why you all are not together today. Remember the saying, if you want different results, do something differently.

Related: Rihanna and Drake Party Post-Concert in Paris

2. The feelings: A lot of times, people allow their hearts overpower their intelligence. If you know for certain your ex is absolutely terrible for you, do not put in the effort trying to reconcile. Replay the good versus bad instances throughout your relationship. Question whether the good outweighs the bad. This could possibly lead you to the answer on if you and your former lover should work things out.

Related: Rihanna Says the ‘Slightest Things’ Remind Her of Chris Brown

3.  The change: One of the most important conversations to have with your ex before reuniting is how will the relationship change? If you two have not grown enough individually, then you should not want to risk it again. It will be a repeating cycle: same differences, same arguments, and same outcomes. Think about the failed  relationship’s faults and create methods to better them for the next time.

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Question from Shelby F.: Whenever a guy and I breakup, I always wonder if I should completely delete him from my life. A part of me thinks it’s a good idea because then I won’t be tempted to see if he’s tagged in any new photos with new girls, but the other part of me doesn’t want him to think I’m so bitter or immature that I can’t stand him coming up on my newsfeed. What should I do?

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By Sanetra Richards

Can this damaged marriage be repaired? Despite the rumors, not much has changed between Paula Patton and ex-husband Robin Thicke. The couple parted ways in February and said in a statement, “We will always love each other and be best friends.” According to UsMagazine.com, the 38-year-old actress told Vanity Fair that the two will always share a “deep love” with one another. In the recent issue, the Baggage Claim star went on to say, “We’ve known each other since we were teenagers. All I can tell you is there’s a deep love there — always was and always will be.” She continued: “He wasn’t my first kiss, but he was my first lots of other things.”

What are some ways to remain friends with your ex after a breakup?

Cupid’s Advice:

Remaining friends with your ex seems virtually impossible, especially when you are dealing with the post-breakup blues and lingering resentment. Cupid has some questions for you to consider:

1. Were you friends before the relationship? If the answer is yes, a breakup can lead to one of two things: you despise each other and completely ruin your friendship OR you go back to being strictly platonic friends. Most couples who were friends before entering a romantic relationship find it less difficult to transition back to that. If you and your ex-partner were pals before lovers, try reverting.

Related Link: Did Robin Thicke and Paula Patton’s Body Language Indicate A Split Was Coming?

2. Was the split a mutual decision? Being friends after a breakup is most likely to happen if the separation was a mutual agreement. If things ended on not-so-bad terms, you both will be more willing to just be friends instead. However, if you weren’t able to agree on anything in the relationship (which may be a reason why it ended), then you possibly won’t even agree on having a friendship afterwards.

Related Link: Robin Thicke Takes Son to Disneyland Before Split with Wife

3. Do your loved ones like your ex? If your family and friends absolutely love and adore your ex, you will probably be more persuaded to befriend them. The constant questions on why you are talking or hanging out with your ex will be slim to none because you already have their approval.

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By Sanetra Richards

Keep the peace! And that is exactly what Demi Moore and Bruce Willis seemed to do. The ex-couple of 13 years remained cordial at their daughter’s, Rumer Willis, musical performance at West Hollywood’s DBA on Saturday, April 5^th. According to UsMagazine.com, although the two both attended, they sat at different tables: “They stayed after to congratulate her and chat for a bit,” the eyewitness also said, “Bruce and Demi did not interact with each other.” One male and two female friends joined the 50-year-old actress for the event, whilst the 59-year-old actor was accompanied by his pregnant wife Emma Heming-Willis.

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By Louisa Gonzales

It’s official. Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald have decided to call it quits. According to UsMagazine.com a rep confirmed the ex-couple are over, but even though they have decided to go their separate ways, their marriage is ending on good terms. Reed,25. And McDonald, 29 will continue to share a love of music and their collaborative début album, “I’m Not Falling” releasing in 2014, is still in the works. The duo first met in March 2011 at the premiere of Little Red Riding Hood in L.A., while McDonald was garnering attention as a contestant on Season 10 of American Idol and after seven months of dating they walked down the aisle in a private ceremony in Malibu, California back in October 2011.

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