By Tanni Deb

We’ve all had a moment when we’ve stared wide eyed in utter shock at the TV screen after finding out our favorite celebrity couple has split, trying to figure out what went wrong.  After all, this pair seemed to be in such a happy relationship!

There will always be famous duos that we think about months (or ever years!) down the line, wondering if they’ll ever reconcile.  While the possibility may be a long shot, no one can help wishful thinking.  With that said, here are five celebrity couples we would like to reunite:

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Motherhood makes the heart grow fonder, according to Grey’s Anatomy star, Eric Dane who welcomed baby Billie Beatrice into the world last year with wife Rebecca Gayheart.  “I don’t know if there’s any change more significant that a human being can make than that of a woman becoming a mother.  There’s no change more dramatic,” Dane told People.  “You know, I’m a hundred times more attracted to her now and I love her exponentially more than I did before.  It’s just great to see her be a mother.”  Dane explained by saying he loves that his wife is a “hands on” mother even though the couple does have a little bit of help raising the 14-month-old.  “There’s not a lot that goes on that she’s not a part of.”

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Professional party girl and former Hills star Kristin Cavallari revealed she will marry fiancé Jay Cutler next spring.  She also recently spoke of let loose some exciting wedding details!  “I’m trying to decide between a really small, intimate wedding or a huge, blowout party-type wedding,” Cavallari told People. “If I have a big wedding, then yes, some (cast mates) will be invited,” she says.  “If I have a small, intimate wedding, it will probably just be family and really close friends.”  Cavallari decided on a Monique Lhuillier gown and takes ideas from wedding magazines.  She will meet with planners within the next few weeks.  The former reality TV star may or not be customizing her own shoes.  She and her NFL quarterback fiancé will wed at home in Chicago, Illinois, since it’s closest to their families.

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Tori Spelling’s husband, Dean McDermott, surprised her on their fifth wedding anniversary with a Neil Lane antique ring featuring a pink pearl from the 1800’s.  “Every year he gives me a ‘wedding ring,’” Spelling tweeted.  The couple had a romantic dinner at L.A.’s Scarpetta eatery for their anniversary.  As for Mother’s day, she received a red Goyard weekend bag from her man.  “Obsessed!” she wrote.

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Rumors are swirling that Bachelor stars Brad Womack and Emily Maynard have called it quits for good this time.  A source close to Maynard says, “It happened about a week and a half ago,” according to HollywoodLife.com.  The apparent reason for the breakup centers around Maynard having remaining feelings for her ex-boyfriend, automotive executive David Smith.  “She’s got something with David,” says the same source. “And David totally digs Emily.”  The duo dated before The Bachelor and were said to be a good couple, although Maynard seemed “reserved” around Smith.  Either way, it looks as if a match made in reality heaven is sputtering to an end.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are parting ways after 25 years of marriage.  People reports that the power couple, who have four children together, consider the split a mutual decision.  “After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision together,” they say in a statement.  “At this time, we are living apart, while we work on the future of our relationship.”  Shriver, 55, a TV journalist and a Kennedy, and Schwarzenegger, 63, a bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-governor, were an unlikely pair from the start, but managed to stay committed to each other despite their differences.

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By Dr. Kenneth Ryan

It’s a fact. I’m not throwing cold water on the big wedding. It was beautiful, and I wish Kate and William all the best.  I’m just saying you can’t judge a relationship by the beauty of the couple or the smiles at the wedding.  Kate caught the Prince’s attention with her invisible dress, and now it looks like they are living the dream.  But they have a tough road ahead.  Diana and Fergie’s marriages began the same way – just like dozens of U.S. celebrities.  As outsiders, there’s no way to know if the royal relationship is built on a solid foundation or if it’s as flimsy as her see-through wardrobe.  Kate and William are really no different than any other couple getting married, as they have great optimism and excitement about their future together.  They’ve already beat the odds by converting eight years of living together into a marriage, because a University of Denver study found that only one in ten couples who live together are still together five years later.

Celebrities have it tough when it comes to relationships.  They’re no wiser than you or me, but their every move is monitored and discussed.   In fact, they’re probably even more confused about relationships than you, because their world is so artificial.  Every person a celebrity meets is suspect because so many people are awed by them, in love with them (fantasy) or just to want to exploit them.   It’s a tangled web of mixed motives when judging any potential suitor, but celebrities have it the worst.  Therefore, it makes no sense to look upon the beautiful people with envy or to necessarily emulate their courtship strategies.   You might end up emulating a “Bad Romance.”

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Eva Longoria is apparently a master party-planner. Longoria and Ken Paves threw designer Victoria Beckham an ‘all things pink’ baby shower on Saturday, reports UsMagazine.com. The bash was held at West Hollywood’s Petit L’Ermitage hotel. At the hotel, Beckham, who is expecting her first girl (she is already mother to three boys with husband and pro soccer player, David Beckham), was awarded pink baby gifts from A-list guests like Demi Moore, Selma Blair and Nicole Richie.

What are some ‘out of the box’ baby shower theme ideas?

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After a week of working and shopping post-wedding, the new royal newlyweds finally left on their honeymoon, reports People. Prince William, now the Duke of Cambridge, reportedly has a two week vacation from his duties with the RAF Search and Rescue Squadron, an organization with which the prince has rescued several people in the mountains of Wales.  Kate Middleton, the new Duchess of Cambridge, was surprised with the honeymoon destination, though British tabloids are speculating that the couple will visit Seychelles, a collection of small islands near Madagascar.

What are some reasons to keep the honeymoon destination a secret?

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We all make mistakes in relationships, but Jesse James doesn’t regret any of his.  The former Discovery channel star told Howard Stern Thursday that Kat Von D is more fun in bed than Bullock. “She’s a vixen,” he raved of his bride-to-be.  “The way she gets in my head and makes me feel.”  James, who according to UsMagazine.com, loved and cared about Bullock, has found exactly what he was looking for with Von D.  He sometimes felt insecure with a big-time movie star.  “I’ve met someone that makes me happy — an amazing woman that is willing to accept me for my faults and not try to change me and loves me like crazy and has my back,” the former Monster Garage star explained.

How do you keep from comparing your ex and your new partner?

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By Tanni Deb and Molly Jacob

Did you ever hear the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers”?  Believe it or not, it means something deeper than just storms and blossoming blooms. In life, dark clouds always eventually pass, allowing the sun to shine through. Focusing on the bright side when you’re down can be difficult, but these five famous couples have gone through rough times (in the public eye, no less!) and these celebs are currently doing exceptionally well.

Cupid takes a look to see what celebrity couples made it through stormy times:

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With the release of her new album “Love?,” Jennifer Lopez has been one busy woman.  That said, it’s great to see that her hectic work schedule hasn’t affected her love life one bit!  People reports that J.Lo’s husband, Marc Anthony, has been extremely supportive of his wife throughout her career, and her record release bash was no exception.  “Marc was doting on her and melted every time she acknowledged him,” said an onlooker at the party.  “He was totally supportive of her on that night.”  Anthony was also spotted snapping photos of guests at the event.

How do you show your partner you’re proud?

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Although their first child is on its way shortly, Carey Hart isn’t concerned about his wife Pink’s ability to be an “awesome” mom, according to People.  “She’s just so connected and so ready to be a mother,” said Hart.  Pink has been staying active during her pregnancy by doing yoga.  Also,the couple plan to be very hands-on with the addition to their family.  “Our kid is going to have a great experience,”  Hart said.  “He or she is going to travel the world with us … [and] I think we’ll have a pretty well-rounded kid.”

What are ways to tell if your partner will be a good parent?

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Brandi Glanville and Elin Nordegren are finally moving on from their bitter breakups.  Glanville, 38, divorced actor Eddie Cibrian after UsMagazine.com broke the news that he was having an affair with LeAnn Rimes. Elin Nordegren also knows a thing or two about infidelity. After finding out that her husband, pro golfer Tiger Woods, cheated on her with multiple women, the 31-year-old Swedish supermodel also filed for divorce. Glanville is trying to move on by making an appearance on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, while Nordegren has been playing the field, most recently dating a banker in Florida.

What are some ways to show you’ve moved on after a bitter divorce?

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By Lisa Becker

I used to be a little embarrassed to tell others that I used an online dating service. Much like the heroine of my novel, Click: An Online Love Story, I needed some coaxing before I could embrace the experience. But, the more I talked about it, the more I found out that friends and family had met their significant others the exact same way; in fact, according to a 2010 survey, one in five new relationships starts online.

Online dating is a useful tool for young professionals who are busy working and finding it difficult to make the right connection at the gym, bar, coffee shop or grocery aisle.  It’s also a great avenue for meeting new people in a relaxed, on-your-own-terms way.  People today are married to their cell phones and laptops, so why not use that technology to get hitched while you’re at it, right?

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Ashley will show Brad that two can play at his game.  After previously being rejected The Bachelor by Brad Womack, Ashley Hebert will return to ABC as The Bachelorette on May 23.  We hear from UsMagazine.com that this soulmate searcher already knows one of her 25 bachelors, Bentley.  Unfortunately, a former cast mate revealed he may have hidden reasons for appearing on the show.  “Do you promise, on national television, to date 25 men simultaneously without complaining?” Jimmy Kimmel asked Hebert humorously on his show.  “Do you promise to make sure the hot tubs are clean and have enough chlorine and their bacteria levels are low?” The Bachelorette responded with, “I’ll do my best with that!”  Could the second time be the charm?

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When Marie Osmond remarried her first husband, Stephen Craig, in Las Vegas on Wednesday, guests at the wedding must have experienced a total déjà vu.  The Donny and Marie star walked down the aisle in the same wedding dress she had the first time around!  However, she did update the look a bit with a new veil and a set of chunky pearls.  According to People, the actress didn’t originally plan on wearing her old dress.  After picking out a wedding dress, Osmond began to have second thoughts about it.  It was then that she began cleaning out her garage and came across the gown she had worn at the first wedding.

What are some ideas for the “something old” part of your wedding attire?

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The short-lived romance between actress Jennifer Love Hewitt and actor/director Alex Beh is over, reports People.  “[Hewitt] is doing fine,” said Hewitt’s rep.  The couple debuted their romance last November at the Rock the Kasbah gala in L.A.  Hewitt told reporters that her new flame was an “old-fashioned” gentleman.

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There are few better ways to enjoy the Venice boardwalk scene than on a bicycle for two.  Jessica Simpson and her fiancée Eric Johnson were seen over the weekend racing with friends and enjoying the area, according to Pink is the new Blog.  Simpson said she’s working on  slimming up for the big day.  “I’m still trying to figure out what to wear,” she said.  “I don’t know if I want the big boom, or the curvy thing, but it will be something beautiful.  I kind of have a couple of ideas in my head, and I have a date; I’m really excited!”  Other ways she plans to get in shape are to dance around in her bedroom and lift some weights.

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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian sat down and had a very important conversation with Cibrian’s young sons three days before their wedding, according to People. Because it’s Cibrian’s second marriage, he wanted mason, 7, and Jake, 4, to know exactly what to expect on the big day.  “The kids have known we were getting married since we got engaged,” said Rimes.  “We explained that they were going to have two families.”  Cibrian chimed in, saying, “The kids come first in everything we do. We wanted to make sure LeAnn and my wedding was not only ours, but their party too. They were beyond excited to celebrate us all coming together as a family.”  Rimes and Cibrian took the kids’ role in their future marriage very seriously, as they even went to therapy to learn the best way to communicate with them.

How do you explain a second marriage to your kids?

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The ladies of The Hills are at it again!  According to UsMagazine.com, Holly Montag is enjoying a taste of Audrina Patridge and Kristin Cavallari’s sloppy thirds and has decided to attempt a relationship with known bad boy Justin “Bobby.”  One source close to the couple says, “They’re dating and have been for awhile”.  Maybe the third time’s the charm for Justin Bobby … or maybe not.

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By Bethany and Scott Palmer, authors of First Comes Love, Then Comes Money

Prince Charles and Lady Di didn’t…and it cost the Prince more than 17 million pounds ($27 million today) during their divorce.   As you can imagine, as much as people were chatting about what Kate’s dress would look like, just as many were speculating about whether William and Kate would sign a prenup.

As we reflect on the royal wedding, here is a statistic to ponder: the number one cause for divorce is miscommunication about money.  In most cases, it’s better to “get it all on the table” versus waiting until it’s too late.  Many wonder whether signing a prenup is setting them up for divorce.  The answer is, no.  There are some very practical reasons to have one in place.

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In the midst of a painful divorce, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and his estranged wife have found some common ground, according to People.  The former Saved By the Bell star filed for divorce from wife Lisa Ann Russell in June, citing “irreconcilable differences.”  The couple, who were married for 14 years, both filed for joint custody of their children, Michael Charles, 7, and Ava Lorenn, 5.

What are some ways to compromise during a divorce?

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We learned after Friday’s royal wedding celebrations that sparks are still flying between Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy. The on-and-off couple since 2004 took part in post-wedding festivities back at the Goring Hotel with Prince William and Kate Middleton.  Sources saw them leaving together at 6 a.m. “You could tell they were an item,” one told UsMagazine.com. “They were acting like a couple and kissed in front of everyone.” Prince Harry took part in all of the day’s wedding festivities before the rendezvous, making the day as special for his brother as possible. One partygoer described Harry as “determined to put on an amazing party for his brother,” saying he spent months “organizing the whole thing and thinking up jokey things that he can do for his brother. He [wanted] to give his brother and his new bride the party of the century!”

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