The hardest part about being in a relationship is knowing how to swallow your pride and make up.  With his upcoming nuptials to Vanessa Minnillo, Nick Lachey told Access Hollywood his fool-proof strategy for apologizing to his future wifey when he messes up.  For Lachey, this is an easy one.  He gives her a taste of his velvety voice.  “That’s my trump card.  Whenever I screw up and I need to get back to her good graces, I sing. So far it’s worked,” he said.

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Looks like love isn’t in the air for Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of the new Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.  According to People, Pippa and boyfriend Alex Loudon who accompanied her to the royal wedding, have called it quits. The Sun reports that it was Middleton’s newfound celebrity that put a strain on the relationship, though the pair will remain “good friends”.

How do you know when it’s time to call it quits?

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Dylan’s Candy Bar stores owner Dylan Lauren married her hedge fund manager beau Paul Arrouet on Saturday, reports People.  Lauren, daughter of designer Ralph Lauren, stunned guests in a custom-made dress.  The wedding took place at the Lauren’s estate in Bedford, N.Y.  “The evening was certainly an affair to remember,” said a source. “Every detail embodied the couple from the design of place cards to the place settings to the music and, of course, to the dessert bar.  It was a truly special evening.  The couple couldn’t be more in love with one another.”

What wedding design details can embody your personality as a couple?

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The Kardashian’s aren’t the only one’s who’ve been hit hard with rumors this month, as Teresa Giudice of Real Housewives of New Jersey also found herself on the gossip train yesterday.  The author confronted the media about her marriage with Joe in a statement to Celebuzz.  Here’s what the reality star said:

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Lily Allen has a lot of reasons to be happy.  Last weekend she married boyfriend Sam Cooper and announced she’s pregnant, reports People.  The 26-year-old singer walked down the aisle at St. James the Great Church in Gloucestershire, England, wearing a gown by French designer Delphine Manivet.  The designer said the dress was made especially for Allen.  “For me, and for her too, when you’re pregnant you want to show that, but also be respectful, so the dress was perfect for her for that moment.”

How do you make your wedding pregnant-friendly?

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By Richard Woods

In our celebrity-driven American culture, it’s become all too common for us non-celebrities to sit on our expanding posteriors and criticize public figures whenever they make headlines for being romantically reckless.  The truth is that despite our moral indignation, there are fewer of us who could resist similar temptations than we’d like to admit.  For many, monogamy is merely caused by a lack of opportunity.

But much of the difficulty we have coping with monogamy and infidelity may very well be due to how we operate.  Is monogamy instinctive, or even healthy?  For many, our natural inclinations are in direct contradiction to what we’ve been taught to believe regarding how we should express love for one another in committed relationships.  However, this contradiction leads to dishonesty, which is the root of infidelity in the first place. In a modern world where Americans have their libidos constantly engaged, the reality is that monogamy is becoming a less realistic expectation.

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This “situation” just got more interesting.  Jersey Shore‘s Sammi Sweetheart and Ronni Ortiz-Magro were caught sharing a PDA performance in Italy, according to RadarOnline.  The on-again-off-again duo ended things at the end of season three in an over-dramatic style, but the romance is appearing to bud again while in Europe.  The cast is heading back over to Jersey to finish filming the fourth installment of Jersey Shore, confirmed a source from MTV, which is set to premiere August 4.

What are some reasons to reconcile with your ex-partner?

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Another Hollywood romance goes down in history!  It’s been officially confirmed that Whitney Port has spilt from Buried Life star, Ben Nemtin. According to UsMagazine.com, the 26-year-old reality star and designer made the announcement quietly in NYC on Saturday. When reporters asked about former flame, Ben Nemtin, The City star simply pronounced, “I don’t have a boyfriend.”  In spite of the split, Port was all smiles and seems to be enjoying focusing on herself and her career.

What are some quiet ways to announce your breakup to friends and family?

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Mother of one, entrepreneur and reality TV star Bethenny Frankel wants to add even more to her plate: baby number two.  The former Real Housewives star said she’s so busy that she and her husband actually have to schedule time to make a baby.  “We want to have another child, but we’re going to have to start trying,” Frankel told RadarOnline.  “We talk about having two children, definitely.  But I’m 40, like, we need to get on the bandwagon.”

How do you prepare to have a child?

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Freddie Highmore and Emma Roberts star together as two teenage students in The Art of Getting By.  George (played by Highmore) is a slacking yet gifted artist who falls in love with his new friend Sally (Roberts), a popular yet complicated girl. George has never done a day of work in high school, even though he’s now made it to senior year.  Sally recognizes him as a kindred spirit and reaches out to form a deep friendship.  The Sundance film premiered under the title Homework.

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Far from the secretive approach she took before, Jennifer Aniston is now dealing with the paparazzi in a whole new way making it no secret that things are heating up between her and Justin Theroux.  In an effort not to frustrate her new man, the Friends star is being more relaxed about the two being spotted by the press.  According to UsMagazine.com, the couple were seen dining on June 2 at The Tower Bar in Los Angeles.  After their three-hour date, they left in the same car.  The last time Aniston and Theroux ate there together, her assistant drove her boyfriend to the restaurant in spite of the fact that they both came from Aniston’s house.

What are some reasons to go public with your relationship?

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Julianne Hough and boyfriend Ryan Seacrest bonded this weekend over an unfortunate event, according to People.  The couple made an emergency trip to the veterinarian’s office with Hough’s Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Lexi.  While the actress/singer didn’t specify what was wrong with her beloved pooch, she tweeted, “First time I legitimately [bawled] my eyes out in years…  Being a helpless parent is the worst thing in the world!”  Luckily, Hough later reassured her fans that Lexi was doing okay.  Good thing Seacrest was there to support her!

How can owning a pet together enhance your relationship?

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Dancing with the Stars castmates Cheryl Burke and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are at the center of many relationship rumors, nearly all of which are not true, reports People.  The rumors surrounding the two good friends heightened recently after Burke’s wild birthday celebration at Palazzo Las Vegas’s Azure Luxury Pool.  However, Burke adamantly denies the rumors.  “We have a good time,” said Burke.  “We’ve known each other since we were kids.  We have that brother and sister relationship.”

How do you know if he can be more than a friend?

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Looks like Hayden Panettiere has a thing for athletes.  Just a month after ending things with heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere is reportedly dating NFL player Scotty McKnight, according to UsMagazine.com. After mistakenly being linked to McKnight’s pal and fellow footballer Mark Sanchez, Panettiere, 21 said, “I’m a huge Jets fan and became very good friends with Mark and his buddies, I’ve always been that girl who has a lot of dude friends. I’m into sports so we have a lot in common.”

What characteristics of an athlete make a great partner?

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In order to create reality show drama of epic proportions, the cast of the Bachelor Pad 2 includes exes who are anything, but on good terms, such as Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi.  So much for a relaxing summer!  Pavelka will be spending it watching his ex get chummy with her current boyfriend, Kasey Kahl.  According to Associated Content, reality villains Justin Rego and Michelle Money have also joined this very turbulent cast.

How can you handle seeing your ex with someone new?

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Kate Gosselin may have finally found peace with her estranged ex, Jon Gosselin.  The star of Kate Plus 8 told People, “It’s just naturally gotten more peaceful, which is good.”  While Kate, 36, said she’s not dating at the moment, she already has a checklist for her future mate.  “I want somebody who is older, at least in their 40s.  I can’t be bothered with these little boys.”  She added, “I want someone who is strong and smart and driven.  I think those are the best qualities.”

What are the benefits of dating an older man?

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By Stephen L.

Being in debt can be an embarrassing situation, but talking about it can feel even worse; especially when discussing it with someone you plan to live with for the rest of your life.  However, it’s important that you explain any financial problems that you have with your partner and that they discuss theirs with you before you head down the aisle. There are many problems that can arise if you hide your situation and the deceit could cause the end of your relationship before it has the chance to begin.

Hiding Does Not Help

Hiding your debt will never help you or your relationship with your partner. Not to mention that the people you owe that money to will eventually find you. If you know you owe money, arrange to pay it off slowly; most people, even big companies will be more inclined to do this if you call them early on and let them know your situation. You also need to make a list of all of your debt, as scary as it may seem.  When it’s done, sit down with your partner and explain that you want to talk about finances. This will show them that you are serious about the relationship; and it may give them the platform to open up and do the same.  You should go through the entire list of debt with your partner and explain if and how you are trying to pay it off. This can help significantly when it comes to discussing living together and how much you can both afford in rent, or if obtaining a mortgage is out of the question.

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Could Jessica Biel have found herself another man already?  The actress took a ride on the back of Gerard Butler’s Harley Davidson motorcycle last Thursday, according to UsMagazine.com. The two established a close friendship while filming Playing the Field in Louisiana in March.  Although Butler’s rep reports, “They’re just friends!,” an onlooker said Butler “was really flirting with her” during a cast and crew bash at a local eatery March 15.  Butler is known as a notorious ladies’ man around Hollywood.

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They haven’t struck out yet.  New York Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez is still together with Bad Teacher star Cameron Diaz despite rumors, according to UsMagazine.com. The duo stood together, held hands and were affectionate during an MTV Movie Awards after party in SoHo.  The night before, the couple went out to the LA sports bar Goals to catch the NBA Finals game together.

How do you keep rumors from ruining your relationship?

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Breaking Dawn star Nikki Reed and former American Idol contestant Paul McDonald are engaged after a whirlwind romance, reports People.  The pair hit it off after meeting in March, and have been extremely  happy together since.  Reed showed off her ring at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, where she told reporters, “He’s the one.  I’ve never met anyone like him.  I’ve never met anyone who has such a good solid heart and comes from such a good solid family and is just a genuine person. We have the exact same sense of humor.  I’ve never laughed so much with anyone as I do with him.”

What are some things to be careful of in a whirlwind romance?

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Hailee Steinfeld, who was nominated for an Oscar this year for her role in True Grit, told People that despite her newfound fame, she’s not dating right now.  The 14-year-old actress says she’s afraid that boys will want to go out with her for the wrong reasons.  “I feel like I can have crushes on guys, but I’m always worried they may only feel a certain way because of who I am.”  But Steinfeld says that she’s okay with being single.  “I don’t feel like I need to be with anybody in that way right now.  My guy friends are like my brothers.”

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Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake stirred up some controversy at the MTV Movie Awards Sunday night when they decided to grope each other on stage in order to drive home the point that they’re “just friends”.  According to People, the two were addressing rumors that they are romantically involved.  “Even though we’re in the movie Friends With Benefits, Mila and I have never dated,” Timberlake said.  Kunis said that she and Timberlake are more like brother and sister than anything else.  Looks like there isn’t love in the air for these two celebrities, but there’s definitely a great friendship!

How do you prove you’re nothing more than friends?

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This just in: CNN anchor Piers Morgan and his wife Celia Walden are expecting their first child together, according to UsMagazine.com. “It’s the best news ever,” said a source close to the couple. Walden, a British columnist, is approximately four months along, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail. For the America’s Got Talent judge, this will be child number four, as he has three sons from his first marriage.

How does your lifestyle change when you have your first child?

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By Elizabeth Cutten

Divorce can be a stressful process, especially when you consider all of the worrying you have to do about what you’re getting, what you’re going to owe, and the attorney fees.  It may seem like it’s going to never end!  That said, it’s important to stay positive about love.  Eventually, you’ll find that there’s going to be a point where you will want to settle down with someone again.

The question is, how do you date after you get divorced?  While I haven’t personally been divorced, I have had some friends that went through the process, and this is what I’ve learned.

Things to Do Before You Start Dating Again

Be patient: Make sure not to jump into anything too quickly.  While you may feel lonely without a significant other, it’s not good to rush a relationship.  Set your priorities straight and know what you want in life before you take your leap of faith.

Fix the problem: Why did you get divorced in the first place?  Be honest with yourself.  Were you the problem?  Did things you used to do annoy your significant other?  While you can’t be perfect, try your best to fix your own issues before you start dating again.

Enjoy yourself: Find your single friends and hang out together.  Check out all of your favorite bars and restaurants.  The more you do, the more you can take your mind off of things.  This is a great way to release stress and avoid sitting at home thinking about your ex.

Don’t get revenge: Don’t start dating someone because you want to get back at your ex.  Not only is this going to hurt another person, but it’s going to cause more stress for yourself.  Set out to find someone that you want to start a relationship with, and move on.

How to Start Dating Again

Try online sites: There are a lot of great dating sites out there that can match you up with others similar to you.  Sites such as OkCupid.com and Match.com are a great place to start.  While many frown upon online dating, be open to it.  Just make sure that you always meet in public places.

Speed dating: Find speed dating clubs that can help you meet with people in your local area.  The cool thing is that if you instantly know there’s no connection with someone, you’re on to the next person in less than five minutes!

Hang out with friends more: By doing this, you’re able to let loose and have fun.  Plus, you may even be able to network with some single friends of theirs.  You will find that just like your career, networking is always a good idea.

Keep your head up high, and keep your stress level low.  You’re going to find that as long as you don’t jump into things, a new life can work wonders in the long run.  Good luck!

This was a guest post written by Elizabeth Cutten. You can find more of her work over at FindSecuredCards.com, a blog /resource helping those in debt get out of it for good!