Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake. Photo: GG/Flynetpictures.com
By Relationship & Sex Talk, Jane Greer, Ph.D., for GalTime.com
“You know, Justin and I are great friends. We love each other. We want the best things for one another,” Cameron Diaz told “Good Morning America” in 2011, long after her relationship with Justin Timberlake had ended and while they were promoting the comedy “Bad Teacher” together.
Heidi Klum and Seal. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Jennifer Ross
Christmas in California — is what Heidi Klum has in mind for the holiday season. The supermodel, 39, opens up about the holidays, planning a lovely Christmas at home with her four children from ex Seal, according to UsMagazine.com. On Saturday, when asked about her specific plans, while she was at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles gala, Klum stated, “We’re going to get a big Christmas tree and we might go to Disneyland. We go all over the place.” In all this, one question remains. Will Seal, 49, join the family? No news has been said yet. Klum and Seal have recently begun to speak again after the nasty comments Seal made about Klum’s new relationship with her ex bodyguard Martin Kirsten. Seal contends that his words were taken out of context.
What are some ways to avoid feeling lonely during a first holiday post-divorce?
Katy Perry and John Mayer. Photo: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos; Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Nic Baird
Katy Perry’s relapsing boyfriend, singer-songwriter John Mayer, attended a Friday celebration for the pop star’s upcoming birthday, Oct. 25, according to UsMagazine.com. Perry dressed as a sexy vampire for the L.A. costume party, while her on-again man donned a vampire hunter outfit. Other celebrities, like Kristen Stewart, Diane Warren, Neil Patrick Harris and Johnny Wujek were also in attendance. Perry “believes she can change” Mayer, a source told Us about their rekindled romance. “She doesn’t want to be just another one of his conquests.”
How do you know if your new partner is a player at heart?
Jesse Sloan and Carrie Ann Inaba. Photo: Koi Sojer / PR Photos
By Jennifer Ross
Dancing with the Stars judge, Carrie Ann Inaba, and her fiancé, Jesse Sloan, have called off their wedding. The two came to this decision back in early summer and have remained friends since then, according to People. There is no news yet of the official reason for the break-up. Sloan had proposed to Inaba, on Live! With Regis and Kelly in March 2011.
What are some circumstances in which you should call off your engagement?
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos; Janet Mayer / PR Photos
By Jennifer Ross
You can add Penn Badgley to the list of people happy to hear of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ marriage. According to UsMagazine.com, he was “genuinely happy” when he heard that his ex-girlfriend, Lively, married Reynolds at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina this past weekend. The relationship between Badgley and Lively severed back in 2010, and he is now dating Zoe Kravitz.
How do you know when it’s time to move on from an ex-partner?
Heidi Klum and Seal. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Nicole Weintraub
After seven years of marriage Heidi Klum and Seal called it quits in January, with Klum officially filing for divorce in April. According to People, Seal would like to clear the air and state that Klum was not cheating on him whilst they were together. In a statement he had made prior in an interview, rumors spread that Klum had cheated on Seal with her bodyguard Martin Kirsten. Seal sets the record straight by explaining the statement in his interview by claiming that they are separated, but still legally married. Photos of Klum and her bodyguard vacationing surfaced and Seal said he expected her to “have shown a little more class…before deciding to fornicate with the help.”
What are some ways to know that your partner is being unfaithful?
Emily Maynard and Chris Bukowski. Photo courtesy of ABC.
By Jennifer Ross
Even though time has passed since Emily Maynard, 28, dumped Chris Bukowski earlier this year on The Bachelorette, Bukowski says he’s still not over her. Bukowski, 25, has since moved on to ABC’s the Bachelor Pad, and has found a new love interest, Sarah Newlon. On a date together, he admitted to Newlon, 28, that being dumped by Maynard was probably one of “the worst things I’ve ever experienced…it’s heartbreaking.” A good thing he has going for him is how Newlon is willing to lend a shoulder to his pain.
What do you do if you’re having a hard time getting over an ex?
Chris Brown and Rihanna. Photo: Premiere/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
We all remember the tragic ending to Rihanna and Chris Brown’s relationship in February 2009 after he physically assaulted her. But, recently on Oprah’s Next Chapter, the pop star confessed that her ex will always have a special place in her heart. Rihanna continued to tell Oprah Winfrey, “I am reminded by a lot of things. A lot of memories we had. By the slightest things: hotel rooms, tour venues. Any little things: music, songs.” Not only is Rihanna still reminded of the singer, but she felt protective of him when he was being charged for assault. She felt he needed help rather then to be locked up. Rihanna revealed a lot of mixed feelings in this interview, which could ultimately lead her back into the arms of Brown.
How do you keep thoughts of your ex from preventing you from moving on?
Jenni 'JWoww' Farley and Roger Matthews. Photo: ER/FameFlynet Pictures
Arguments between reality-TV star Jenni “JWoww” Farley and her boyfriend of two years Roger Matthews have been heating up since the start of JWoww’s Jersey Shore spinoff: Snooki & JWoww. While in Mexico with her pregnant co-star Snooki, the couple got into a fight regarding the fact that Roger had made plans the day that Jenny was supposed to return to the U.S. The argument continued to get worse until Roger suggested that Jenny reunites with her ex-boyfriend, and alleged abuser, Tom Lippolis, reports UsMagazine.com. In a sneak peek of the upcoming episode, JWoww can be quoted saying, “By telling me I should be with my ex, you can go f–k yourself! And you can burn in hell.” The two have been through many ups and downs throughout their relationship, but this argument may prove too hard to come back from.
What are some ways to avoid heated arguments in your relationship?
Sheree Fletcher and Terrell Fletcher. Photo courtesy of Sheree Fletcher.
By Bernadette McCadden
In the first season of ‘Hollywood Exes,’ which premiered on VH1 on Wednesday, June 27, viewers will see the real life of Mrs. Sheree Fletcher – not to be mistaken for that of ex-Mrs. Will Smith. In the season premiere, Fletcher goes to dinner with the other cast members, where she meets Andrea Kelly, the recent divorcee of R&B artist, R. Kelly. Kelly desperately seeks advice from the other women about how to get through the hurt of a break-up, and Fletcher encourages her to focus on her kids – something that she did in the wake of her own divorce. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.
Ryan Phillippe and Alexis Knapp. Photo: ME/DS/RR/Flynetpictures.com
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?
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus may be marrying young, but they have support in the most surprising places. 22-year-old Hemsworth’s ex-girlfriend, Laura Griffin, admitted to Celebuzz that she’s surprised, but happy for the couple. She said, “If they are in love and are happy why not? I’m very happy for him.” Griffin and Hemsworth dated for six years before Hemsworth left her for Cyrus in 2009.
How do you handle an ex you’re not over moving on with someone else?
Rihanna and Chris Brown. Photo: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
Singers and exes, Rihanna and Chris Brown are anything but predictable, making it difficult to keep up with their roller coaster relationship. What’s known for sure about the pair is that both artists have an undeniable love for partying, so running into one another is inevitable. Last Monday night, the pop star was under her ex’s surveillance, when they both showed up to the New York City hotspot, Avenue, reports People. Although Brown was reportedly surrounded by close friends drinking champagne and taking shots, he couldn’t refrain from looking over to Rihanna’s table, who apparently was with her latest suitor.
What are some ways to avoid an awkward confrontation with your ex?
Relationship expert on being friends with your ex. Photo: GekaSkr / Bigstock.com
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:
Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
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.”
The much anticipated, season-eight Bachelorette star, Emily Maynard, decided to be the bigger person when responding to her ex, Brad Womack’s, recent nasty remarks. He said that “dodged a bullet” when their engagement ended, according to UsMagazine.com. The single mom faced the smack-talk on Access Hollywood Live on Wednesday, making a point to avoid confrontation. The 26-year-old told hosts, “At first, my feelings were really hurt, because we left everything very civil and I’ve never said a bad word about him. But knowing Brad, he didn’t mean it that way.” Neither half of the former couple have seen one another since filming for the new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette started, which is probably for the best. Still on her quest for love, Maynard knew better than to fall for the petty ‘he said, she said nonsense, showing not only her maturity, but also demonstrating that you can’t believe everything you hear.
Mena Suvari and Simone Sestito. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
Longtime American Pie actress Mena Suvari and ex-hubby Simone Sestito ended their marriage on a cordial note after a year and a half of marriage, according to UsMagazine.com. Suvari’s rep tells TMZ, “Neither party will pay the other any support,” after Sestito formerly requested a little over $17,000 dollars a month. The 33-year old star denied rumors that being in the spotlight played a role in her split with the concert promoter in Boston Common magazine. Suvari said, “It’s taken years to get to know myself. I had never really taken time to cultivate who I was.” This marks the actress’ second divorce after her 2005 split with cinematographer Robert Brinkmann.
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson. Photo: Fame Pictures
Actress Scarlett Johansson opened up about the men in her life’s past and present in an interview with Vogue, including her painful split from actor Ryan Reynolds. Although the We Bought a Zoo actress is happy and in love once again with boyfriend, Nate Naylor, she says the memory of her divorce from Reynolds was devastating and painful, but something she doesn’t regret, according to The Daily Mail. The couple, who split in December of 2010, led a private and love-filled marriage, but their busy careers got the best of them. ‘This was something I never thought I would be doing. And there’s no way to navigate it,” said Johansson of her divorce. “Nobody can give you the right answer. It’s never anything you want to hear. It’s a very lonely thing. It’s like the loneliest thing you’ll ever do, in some way.”
Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Twilight star, Peter Facinelli, opened up to Kelly Ripa about his divorce with Jennie Garth on Wednesday’s Live! with Kelly. According to People, Facinelli told Ripa that Garth will always be in his life. He’s right about that, as the couple are parents to three daughters: Luca, 14, Lola, 9 and Fiona, 5. Facinelli said that he and Garth are trying to stay out of the limelight for the sake of their little ones. “We’re very dedicated to being great parents,” he said.
How do you make a divorce drama-less for your children?
Rihanna and Chris Brown. Photo: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
In May’s issue of ELLE, Rihanna finally shared with the world why she is back in contact with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. It’s been three years since Brown assaulted Rihanna and, according to UsMagazine.com, since then the duo has collaborated on two singles and has been secretly hooking up for about a year. Rihanna says, “I respect what other people have to say. The bottom line is that everyone thinks differently,” in response to the furious reactions from fans and critics about the couple reuniting. “It’s very hard for me to accept, but I get it. People end up wasting their time on the blogs or whatever, ranting away, and that’s all right. I don’t hate them for it,” she says. However, the singer refuses to apologize. “Because tomorrow I’m still going to be the same person. I’m still going to do what I want to do.”
When your partner makes a mistake, how do you know whether to forgive them or not?
Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon. Photo: Pablo/Stoianov/FameFlynet Pictures
We were ecstatic when Reese Witherspoon married Jim Toth after her seven year marriage to Ryan Phillippe ended. It was only a matter of time before the happy couple decided to extend their blended family. Sources told UsMagazine.com, that Witherspoon is 12 weeks a long with her third child, and first child with Toth. Could Witherspoon be waiting for the right time to tell ex-hubby Phillippe and her kids Ava, 12, and Deacon, 8, about the good news? Witherspoon and Roth may be keeping their pregnancy a secret, but we can’t hold in our excitement for the couple.
What are some reasons to keep your pregnancy a secret?
Yes, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are divorced, but little sister Khloe Kardashian Odom, revealed why she and Humphries never got along during her Tuesday night appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, according to E! Online. Kardashian Odom told Leno that the first thing Humphries asked her during their first meeting was, “So, how much you gettin’ paid to fake your marriage? Like how long are you gonna keep this up for?” Was Humphries trying to break the ice with a joke, or was he being down right shady? Kardashian wasn’t sure, but she said, “[Humphries] just rubbed me the wrong way. So, ever since then, I had a very defensive wall brought up.”
What do you do if your family doesn’t like your significant other?
Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson. Photo: Flynet Pictures
Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson prove that exes can be friends after a breakup. The former couple who dated from 2006-2007 after working together on the set of You, Me and Dupree, had a surprise reunion at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday. A partygoer told UsMagazine.comthat the two “totally had a moment” as they “hugged and kissed each other on both cheeks.” The source also revealed that the two stars talked about their kids and how old they are now (Hudson welcomed son Bingham in July 2011 with fiancé Matt Bellamy and Wilson and Jade Duellwelcomed son Robert Ford in January 2011; Hudson also has son Ryder, 8, with ex-husband and Black Crowes front man Chris Robinson). “They pulled out their phones to show each other pictures,” the partygoer said. “They both oohed and ahhed over them.”
What are some ways to become friends with your ex after a split?
A couple reconsiders getting back together. Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd / Bigstock.com
By Erika Mionis
After a tough breakup, many people gorge themselves in the nearest pint of ice cream and attempt to forget their sorrows. Shortly thereafter, it’s common for them to experience a rush of self-confidence; they’re determined to enjoy being single. However, the rush and the ice cream therapy can’t last forever.
It’s easy to assume going back to your ex is okay if you have a change of heart. And in some cases, it’s acceptable to retry a failed relationship. However, it’s important to fully analyze your breakup, your ex and your plans for the future before rekindling the flame. Here are a few things to consider: