The Bachelor Chris Soules is in the final stages of finding love. Photo: KM/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Maggie Manfredi
The Bachelor is on the fast track to love! According to UsMagazine.com, Chris Soules is down to his final two leading ladies after this week’s dramatic episode. The Bachelor season 19 has culminated in this farmer being very optimistic about getting down on one knee during the finale to solidify a relationship and love. Kaitlyn was sent home by Soules and is no longer in the running to be part of a celebrity couple, but rumors are already flying that she may end up as the next Bachelorette. The Bachelor still has to chose between Whitney the fertility nurse and Becca the virgin. The three are set for an epic finish in Bali and are already well on their way to finding love. Who will be our Bachelor‘s leading lady?
We can’t all date with the level of style that The Bachelor contestants do, but we can still make it special. What are three ways to date in style?
Chris Soules and 'The Bachelor' Winner Whitney Bischoff Go on a Romantic Date Night. Photo: Jean Whiteside/ABC
By Emma L. Wells
From day one, The Bachelor season 19 star Chris Soules has said that a relationship and love with him means moving to his (very small) hometown of Arlington, Iowa. After asking potential celebrity love Whitney if she would be able to leave her life in Chicago for him, she gave him exactly the answer he was looking for. According to People.com, she said that, while she loves her job as a nurse, she would have “no hesitation” about moving to Arlington and “having babies” as her career. The Bachelor season 19 frontrunner continued, “I firmly believe that life takes you places, and it’s not where you are; it’s who you’re with.”
The Bachelor season 19 contestant Whitney is willing to move to Iowa for her celebrity love. How do you know if that’s the right decision for your relationship and love?
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to relationship expert David Crowther about why your date didn’t call when he said he would.
Relationship Experts Share Dating Advice
The dating consultant for SurviveWomen.com explains that the only person who truly knows the answer to this question is the man himself. However, the relationship experts offer a few potential reasons for you to consider: Something may have come up in his personal or professional life; he didn’t find you attractive or may have been bothered by something you said; or he may be taken already. Of course, he may just be someone who lacks integrity. If that’s the case, he’s not someone you want as your partner in a long-term relationship and love.
There’s one other question that women often ask themselves: If he doesn’t call, should I reach out? Feel free to contact him, but remember that you shouldn’t be doing all of the pursuing. It’s a two-way street, and you deserve someone who’s willing to go the extra mile for you!
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We’ve all been on dates that have flopped miserably. Maybe they’ve even made us think, “What did I do wrong?” or “Why wasn’t he into me?” In this exclusive celebrity interview, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) professional dancer Karina Smirnoff and her best friend and manager Lindsay Rielly remind readers that these dating disasters happen to the best of us. In their new book We’re Just Not That Into You: Dating Disasters From the Trenches, which came out on Feb. 10, these ladies, along with some of their famous friends, share their perspective about relationships and love and prove that what seems like a bad date now may turn into a hilarious story that you’ll learn from later on.
Everyone dreams of the fairytale ending, but nobody said that finding Prince Charming would be easy. Even when we fall in — what feels like — love, we’re still not always sure that he’s The One. After all, relationships and love are supposed to be work, right? While this may be true to an extent, a romance should not be more work than it’s worth. One of the hardest decisions to make in a partnership is realizing when it’s time to walk away.
Founders of Project Soulmate Share Expert Dating Advice
While love may be enough to withstand the test of time in stories, reality is much more complicated than that. Two people could be in love and still not be right for each other. Knowing when you are a good fit for each other can be hard. With that thought in mind, here are five red flags that mean you aren’t dating Mr. Right:
1. You don’t trust him: If there is no trust, there is no relationship. A relationship is primarily built off trust, so one without trust is like having a phone without service: It’s frustrating, and no matter how hard you try, it will never work. Let’s not beat around the bush: If you don’t trust your guy, there is a reason. Whether you saw a text from another girl pop up on his phone, found out he was cheating, or even just caught him in one too many lies, if you don’t trust your man, it’s over.
You cannot spend all of your time and energy stalking his whereabouts because, let’s face it, it’s exhausting. Instead of spending your time worrying about your guy’s every move, you should be enjoying your life and the people you love!
2. There’s no passion: Love and passion seem to go hand-in-hand. But the truth is that you can love someone without feeling any passion for them. If your relationship is lacking that burning passion that you’ve dreamed about, then you’re probably better off as friends. Passion is the longing for someone that makes you feel complete when you are together. And while the sexual passion is said to fade, the romantic passion should last forever. You should always feel like your partner is your other half and that you complete one another. While it’s true that passion isn’t everything, it is a necessary component to any successful relationship and love.
3. You don’t feel accepted: Being in love means that you can completely be yourself around the other person. If you feel like you’re constantly walking on egg shells in your relationship or like you’re being judged by your man, then he isn’t right for you. A person that you love should accept you for exactly who you are and whatever baggage you carry. And while relationships require minor sacrifices, they should be mutual and not one-sided.
As relationship experts, we believe that you shouldn’t have to completely change yourself or give up the things that you love for another person. Your partner should accept you for who you are and embrace you with open arms. The truth is, if he really loves you, he should make the effort to learn about your hobbies, your work, and your loved ones. You should never have to give up your life to satisfy your man.
How to Know If You’ve Found a Relationship and Love with Mr. Right
4. He won’t talk about the future: Every couple has to eventually have “the talk” about the future. And while they may dread the moment that they have to face reality and realize they want different things, it’s a conversation that has to happen in order to move to the next phase in any partnership. It is true that every person has their own unique set of beliefs, but your partner’s goals have to jive with yours in order for a relationship to work. In the beginning stages, many couples don’t feel the need to talk about their these things, but as your relationship progresses, this discussion will become unavoidable. If you’re considering spending the rest of your life with someone, having a conversation about religion, children, and your future in general is crucial.
The sooner you have the conversation, the better. You definitely don’t want to marry someone, only to find out later that you both want different things in life. Even if you’re in love, having different values and wanting different things means that you aren’t right for each other. At the end of the day, you need to face the music and realize that it’s time to move on.
5. He doesn’t respect you: A relationship and love is all about balance. Your partner should bring out the best in you, and you should bring out the best in him. But the truth is that many times people stay in romances that bring out the worst in them. While arguing is normal in any relationship, there needs to be a healthy line of communication where you can discuss your feelings openly before a full-fledged fight erupts. If your partner doesn’t have enough respect for you to sit down and tell you how they are feeling through a mature discussion, then your relationship will quickly spiral out of control.
Let’s face it: Nobody likes to fight. If you and your partner don’t have open conversations and have a lack communication, then your relationship will quickly take a turn for the worse and you will see each other’s ugliest side.
Relationship experts Lori Zaslow and Jennifer Zucher are BRAVO TV’s Love Brokers and founders of Project Soulmate, a high-end New York-based matchmaking company. For more information about Project Soulmate, click here.
In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House is here to tell ladies how to break up with a guy over text.
Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Dating Coach
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder and dating expert Suzanne Oshima talks to relationship author Dr. Diana Kirschner about how to go from casually dating to a committed relationship and love.
Relationship Author Reveals Love Advice for a Committed Partnership
Dr. Kirschner shares the following love advice: Have fun in and out of the bedroom; be radiantly happy; don’t be a drama queen; make him feel good about you; and be patient with where you’re at in the relationship process. While there’s no set timeline, your partnership should always be moving forward. No matter what, though, never give a man an ultimatum; you don’t want to force him to be with you exclusively before he’s ready.
If you follow this love advice from Dr. Kirschner, which is based on the simple laws of attraction, you’ll be one step closer to finding the relationship and love you want.
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Now that the beautiful romance of Valentine’s Day has passed, you may think it’s time to return to ordinary life. Even though it’s technically no longer the season of relationships and love, that doesn’t mean your love ends! For the rest of the year, spread your love continuously, especially in your relationship. Not sure how to do that?
Cupid has some relationship advice for how to keep the spark in your relationship all year long!
Date at a fancy restaurant. Photo: luckybusiness / Bigstock.com
By April Davis
With Valentine’s around the corner, you may feel a lot of pressure to find the person who’s right for you. Relationships and love are something that few people put much effort and energy into finding.
Many think that if you just sit back, then it will just happen when it happens. The problem is that it won’t happen while you’re sitting on the couch. Here’s some dating advice you can use to meet your Valentine.
Of all the women who will be heading to theaters this weekend to see Fifty Shades of Grey, we know one who will be steering clear of the erotic film: star Jamie Dornan’s celebrity love, Amelia Warner. According to UsMagazine.com, the actor says it only makes sense that his wife wouldn’t want to watch his sexual scenes. “I am not going to put any pressure on her either way. It’s her decision,” he explained in a recent interview with USA Today. “She’s well aware that it’s pretend, but it’s probably not that comfortable to watch.”
Famous couple Jamie Dornan and his celebrity love Amelia Warner are working out a way to support each other, even when it’s uncomfortable. What are some ways to support your partner from afar?
Antonio Sabato Jr. on his relationship & love life in exclusive celebrity interview. Famous celebrity couple's Valentine's Day plans. Photo courtesy of Triple 7 PR.
Do you ever wonder what married celebrity couples do for Valentine’s Day, especially if they’re apart due to work obligations? Well, we got the inside scoop from one of our favorite stars! In an exclusive celebrity interview, Antonio Sabato Jr. shares that his relationship and love life is better than ever and discusses what he’ll do for his wife this weekend. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more from Antonio!
Fans of The Bachelorette have been wondering why Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray called off their engagement. According to HollywoodLife.com, these celebrity exes were more interested in reality TV fame than in each other. Apparently, Murray never even wanted to win The Bachelorette season 10! “During the filming of the show, the producers kept telling Josh that if Andi didn’t pick him, he would be the next Bachelor,” a source said. “So he has been resentful towards Andi because he knows he could have been in the limelight as TheBachelor, so now [that he’s single] he is going to make a play to try to be the next Bachelor. Even though they are telling their friends [their split] was mutual, he ended it.” The source went on to say that there was an attraction between the reality TV stars, but in the end, they were more interested in being famous than being with each other.
Celebrity exes Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray may have put their reality TV fame first, costing them their relationship and love. How can you keep your career goals from getting in the way of your personal life?
While “Virginia is for Lovers,” Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating your lover. However, relationships and love are overrated. Don’t stress out if you are among the more than half of the single population in the U.S. that will be celebrating this romantic holiday solo, because you are not alone. According to a report on Bloomberg.com, you are one of the 124.6 million single Americans that will not be contributing to the $13.19 billion annual spend on roses, candy, candlelit dinners and stuffed cupids. Take this dating advice, and put love on hold, if not only for the amount of money you can save!
The average consumer spends $116.21 on Valentine’s Day, so pocket the cash and follow these sexy, single and ready to mingle tips that could potentially leave you with Cupid’s arrow piercing your heart or a bunch of mental memories of another night on the town where you have the time of your life and can still keep searching for that relationship and love.
If you’re thinking of traveling with your new woman, why not plan a weekend trip for Valentine’s Day? There are so many great deals during this special holiday. Don’t make the classic mistake of looking to the countryside. Everyone thinks that’s the most romantic place to go, but on Valentine’s Day, those bed and breakfasts are swarming with couples. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more expert love advice.
I recently received the letter below and offered my expert relationship advice in my response.
Expert Relationship Advice from Hope After Divorce
Dear Toni,
Somehow, I have fallen in love with a married man. I know what you must be thinking: that if I knew he was married, and I walked into it anyway, I did this to myself and need to just accept the consequences. If so, you would be right, but I honestly didn’t have the intent to go down this path. It more or less evolved from us being co-workers and friends. Ironically, he was the one who I leaned on a lot through my ex’s infidelity and subsequent divorce. It was a time of great vulnerability for me, and he was just so great; in fact, he was everything my ex had never been. After hours of talking, long lunches, drinks after work and an increased frequency in texting, we shared a kiss. From there, it was too easy. …Want to know more? Click here to continue!
Modern dating has a set of new rules along with new gadgets and online dating apps. With the click of a button or the swipe of a finger, you could make a night of ice cream and Netflix into one filled with wine and gourmet food. It’s no secret that technology has changed the dating game in so many ways. As if being single wasn’t hard enough, now there’s even more to know when you’re searching for a relationship and love! …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.
Ginger Kolbaba believes in the power of old-fashioned romance, which is why she’s written her latest book about love, The Old Fashioned Way: Reclaiming the Lost Art of Romance. Setting itself apart from many other self-help relationship books, it’s a helpful guide to a timeless, everlasting love. It’s based on the screenplay Old Fashioned by Rik Swartzwelder, which is being released in theaters over Valentine’s Day weekend. In a world where relationships are consumed by ambiguity, pride, and various shades of gray, Kolbaba enlightens readers to the ways lovers thrived in simpler times. As a result, her fascinating book about love details how you, too, can achieve an old-fashioned romance.
Contestants on 'The Bachelor' season 19 treat relationship & love with Chris Soules like a game. Dating advice about why you shouldn't play games! Photo courtesy of ABC.
By Emma L. Wells
You know what they say: Two’s a party, but three’s a painfully awkward and quiet crowd. Kelsey and Ashley I. weren’t exactly audience favorites on The Bachelor season 19, but it certainly was enjoyable to watch them face-off on a two-on-one date during last night’s episode of this popular reality TV show. Rather than using their alone time with Chris Soules to grow their relationships and love, the ladies complained and gossiped about each other. According to Fox News, The Bachelor star saw through their games and took their accusations seriously, ultimately sending both women home.
The Bachelor season 19 contestants Kelsey and Ashley I. played Chris Soules like a prize to be won during their two-on-one date. Why can playing games cause more harm than good to your relationship and love?
According to O’Connor, finding a relationship and love shouldn’t be hard for women. If you understand how men think and what they want, you can capture his attention. Consider this love advice from the dating expert and make yourself aware of these three things: Know what makes him tick; understand his relationship with his mother; and remember that food is really important to a man. Other than that, just show him that you’re thinking of him. It really is that easy!
Lots of us, particularly males, fret about what to do for Valentine’s Day. Need some relationship advice? Chocolate and roses are nice, but not exactly creative or even heartfelt.
Sexy lingerie or a romantic dinner may be fun, but is this what she really wants?
Holding a heart. Photo: AndreyPopov / Bigstock.com
By Joan Barnard
When it seems like every woman you know is getting the royal treatment on Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to feel disappointed when the man in your life does not meet your expectations—and you wouldn’t be the only one.
According to a new study published by the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend over $18.9 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year.
Smiling woman with champagne. Photo: coka / Bigstock.com
By Elizabeth Kim and Molly Jacob
You check the calendar and realize February 14th is coming up sooner than you’d like. You wonder if you can call in sick or at least stay away from social media all day so you don’t have to deal with the cheesy Instagram photos your friends will inevitably post about their significant others. But, before you burrow into bed so that you don’t have to deal with the inevitable love parade, Cupid has some advice on how to get through Valentine’s Day single, unscathed, and maybe even happy.
While it seems like Valentine’s Day is all about relationships and love, check out Cupid’s tips to help you enjoy this day even if you are single:
You may recognize CariDee English as the season 7 winner of America’s Next Top Model, but she has come a long way in her career since 2006. In our celebrity interview, the former reality TV star opens up about her current boyfriend, her struggle with Psoriasis and how it has affected her relationships and love life, and the upcoming music video that she stars in. Plus, she shares her best fashion and beauty tips for your next date night. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more!
The celebrity news that reality TV stars Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray split came as a shock to many. While we still don’t know what caused this celebrity break-up, they have remained very amicable — but that might be changing. At the end of January, Murray tweeted, “Having to change all my passwords because someone keeps logging into my social media accounts SMH.” This left us wondering: Is former Bachelorette Dorfman cyber stalking her celebrity ex? Her response came very quickly — only 9 minutes later according to thestir.cafemom.com. She replied, “Join the club … Got better things to do with my life #blessed.” While we can’t say for certain who these tweets are directed at or what they really mean, we can assume that there’s some tension following this celebrity break-up.
These reality TV stars seemed friendly after their celebrity break-up, but it looks like their claws are coming out now! How can you move on after a split?
