On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to Duana Welch, author of Love Factually, about whether or not you can really find love by not looking for it. According to the dating advice shared by these relationship experts, that approach won’t work. Instead, if you want to find love, you should: join several online dating sites; be open to meeting men anywhere and everywhere; get out and do things; and make eye contact and smile when talking to someone you’re interested in.
The holidays are over, and 2015 is here! Like many of us, you’ve probably made a New Year’s resolution to step up your game in the area of relationships and love. If that resolution includes finding a partner, you might not succeed if you’re searching the old fashioned way.
Below are six pieces of dating advice to help you in your journey to find that special someone and improve your relationships and love life in 2015.
'Bachelorette' season 10 and reality TV couple Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray announced their celebrity breakup. Photo courtesy of ABC.
By Emma L. Wells
Another one bites the dust! Earlier this week, reality TV couple Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray announced that they have ended their engagement. In a joint statement published by People.com, the pair, who met and fell in love during The Bachelorette season 10, said, “After several months of being engaged and working on our relationship, we have decided that it’s best for both of us to go our separate ways. We are very sad that it has to come to this point, but this is what’s best for both of us individually.” The news of this celebrity breakup was a shock to many, as the couple appeared happy during their red carpet interview prior to Monday night’s premiere of The Bachelor.
In light of this surprising celebrity breakup, how can you handle questions about your sudden split?
Cupid’s Advice:
The trickiness and difficulty of a breakup doesn’t necessarily end as soon as you and your significant other call it quits. After you admit that it’s over, you then have tell your loved ones. So how do you stay diplomatic when your friends want to hear about the drama? Cupid has some tips:
1. Just say “no comment”: Breakups are private and potentially very painful for the parties involved, so there’s nothing wrong with telling a questioner that it’s none of their business. However, it’s usually best to put it as nicely as possible. Thank the person for their concern and then simply say that it’s a private affair and that you’d rather not talk about it.
2. Avoid pointing fingers: In most situations, a split is not the fault of just one person. Take a cue from this celebrity breakup and do your best not to place blame on your ex. After all, listing the faults of your former partner post-breakup isn’t going to make you look any better.
3. Be on the same page: Right after your split, this may seem near impossible, but in the coming months, it will help the situation if you remain amicable. You can avoid drama by making sure your stories match and your facts are true. Have a quick conversation and answer the question, “What are we going to tell people?” This will eliminate a lot of the confusion friends and family may have about what happened and hopefully help dodge any hurt feelings by sharing something too private.
How do you handle questions about a sudden breakup? Tell us in the comments below!
In today’s celebrity news, UsMagazine.comreveals that reality star Kim Kardashian is enlisting the help of husband Kanye West to revamp her wardrobe for 2015. The famous couple stayed “up all night” to refine looks ready for the new year. The middle sister cites her Givenchy gown that she wore at Paris Fashion Week as her favorite 2014 get-up. Being that the ensemble was slinky and fierce to boot, fans can’t wait to see what fashion advice West gave his wife for the new year!
How can you share fashion advice with your partner without being pushy?
A celebrity engagement is everyone’s favorite vicarious event. Taking a look at UsMagazine.com, you can get a close-up of the enormous engagement ring that Jennifer Aniston is sporting. According to the latest celebrity gossip, the actress says of the impeccable rock that her fiancé and Wanderlust costar Justin Theroux gave to her, “He rocked it up…It took me a while to get used to it. I’m not a diamond girl. I’m more Indian jewelry and stuff.” The celebrity couple has been together since 2012.
Whether or not you’re inspired by a celebrity engagement, how can you find out what type of ring your partner wants?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos
By Maggie Manfredi
When in the Vatican City! According to UsMagazine.com, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are set to meet the Pope while on their celebrity getaway in Rome. Pitt grew up Baptist, but he currently associates somewhere in the space between “agnosticism and atheism.” Still, the famous couple admires Pope Francis and his message. The VIP appearance with the actors is in the process of being planned and is set for some time in January.
This famous celebrity couple learned to compromise about religion — what are some ways to do so in a relationship?
'The Bachelor' Chris Soules opens up about first night jitters. Photo: Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC
By Emma L. Wells
First dates can be stressful enough, but can you imagine having 30 first dates simultaneously? That’s how Chris Soules felt on Monday night during the premiere of The Bachelor Season 19. “It was nerve-racking but exciting to be in the same room with 30 amazing women and knowing that one of them could potentially become my fiancée,” Soules said in an interview with People.com. While some women handled the stress of the evening better than others (a few contestants were noticeably intoxicated by the evening’s close…), they all made lasting impressions. From motorcycles and karaoke to secret admirers and a pig nose, the women used a variety of tactics to try and catch the handsome bachelor’s eye. Some ended up being more successful than others, as the 33-year-old farm boy from Iowa eliminated eight women during thefirst rose ceremony on The Bachelor Season 19.
‘The Bachelor’ Chris Soules was pretty nervous Monday night. What are three ways to deal with nerves on a first date?
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima chats with Dr. Diana Kirschner, best-selling author and CEO of Love in 90 Days, about the most important thing you can do to find love. First, you need to get a Love Mentor, someone who can guide you in the right direction to find The One. Once you have a Love Mentor, they can help you understand: what you want in a man and a relationship; if you’re sabotaging yourself in relationships; how you’re isolating yourself from meeting someone special; how being too picky is keeping you single; and how sleeping with someone too soon can ruin a relationship.
Happy New Year! Photo: Steve Pepple / Bigstock.com
By Molly Jacob
New year, new couple! A new year holds the promise of great times ahead, especially when it comes to relationships and love. Celebrating this time of year with someone new in your life makes the holiday season even better.
There are many ways you can celebrate the beginning of 2015 with your significant other. Cupid has some dating advice to help you get started:
Everybody’s favorite reality star addressed some rumors before ringing in the new year. According to UsMagazine.com, Kim Kardashian took to Twitter on New Year’s Eve and wrote, “Lets clear up some rumors before the new year…. I’m bored looking online and seriously don’t know where they come up with this stuff!” She went on to share, “No I’m not pregnant. Kanye & I are not having marriage problems. Were literally obsessed with each other!” She also mentioned her favorite Kanye West song with her followers: “Only One.” The rapper released it on January 1st as a tribute to their daughter, North West. Kardashian explained, “I cry every time I hear this song.”
How do you handle rumors when you’re in a relationship?
Ben Affleck recent accredited wife Jennifer Garner with his Hollywood stardom. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
By Maggie Manfredi
Love and fame can fit together. In fact, we have proof! According to UsMagazine.com, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are a happy couple. The Gone Girl star said, “My wife is an amazing and strong woman, and I’m so happy to be here supporting this work that she does.” Both have continued to have amazing careers while raising their three children Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Garner stated, “We’re boring parents. I’ll usually cook a meal for everyone, help them with homework, that’s usually our date night. Otherwise, he’s an amazing husband.”
What are three ways to inspire your partner to be successful in his/her career?
With the new year quickly approaching, there’s a good chance that you’ll go on an awkward date during the next 365 days. With that thought in mind, on this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima chats with Jen Kelton, the CEO and founder of badonlinedates.com, about how to handle a bad date. Kelton first explains what she considers to be a bad date and then shares her best dating tips for dealing with someone who’s on the phone too much, who behaves inappropriately, or who picks a fight with another guy. Plus, she reveals her funniest bad date story.
Mel B. recently spoke out about alleged abuse by husband Stephen Belafonte. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Maggie Manfredi
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my fans! According to UsMagazine.com, Melanie Brown, better known as Mel B., finally addressed the public on the rumors that her husband has been abusing her. The Spice Girls alum recently shared on Instagram, “This is for my fans havin problems with my Twitter will be back soon! I’m very good was very polly but much better now and for the record my hubby never would lay a hand on me sorry took so long but any response fuels rumors #lovemyfamily #lovemyfans.”
What are some ways to keep rumors about your relationship to a minimum?
This is country superstar Jason Aldean’s kind of party! Aldean recently celebrated Christmas Eve with his fiancée Brittany Kerr and his daughters, Keeley and Kendyl. They enjoyed the holidays at the performer’s home outside of Nashville, Tennessee. It was their first holiday season together as a family, and the foursome shared a picture of their happy times on Instagram. According to UsMagazine.com, the “Dirt Road Anthem” singer said, “This year has been a good year for us. All of this… now [Brittany] can come out to shows and be normal. All the craziness around us has died down, and that’s been the coolest thing about this year.”
Photo courtesy of Jason Aldean’s Instagram.
How do you introduce your kids to your new partner?
Often times in life, we are torn between our emotions and the feelings we have towards other individuals. When we breakup with someone, we are then faced with a series of questions. Are we done for good? Will we get back together eventually? Is that what I even want? Separating from someone you were once close with is hard. It’s not always cut and dry, and it can be easy to get into a situation where you have to decide whether to hook up with your ex or not.
The Bachelor Chris Soules is serious about finding the love of his life. In fact, he recently opened up to People.comabout leaving the farm life behind to expand his horizons and find The One. “There were so many great girls. I felt like I could fall in love with a lot of them right away,” he said. The new season of The Bachelor debuts on January 5th, and Soules will have 30 women to choose from at the start. With one woman arriving on a motorcycle, another proclaiming Soules could “plow her field any day,” and yet another giving him a “great squeeze,” there’s no doubt that this season’s Bachelor has his work cut out for him!
‘The Bachelor’ is a unique way to meet someone. What are three other ways to meet a potential mate?
This week, UsMagazine.com reported on the interesting Christmas traditions that actress and mom-to-be Blake Lively partakes in each year. Lively said that her family spends the whole day in the house with one another. And, at the end of the day, they all pile into the same bed. Talk about a close Christmas!
What are some ways to make new traditions with a new partner?
If you’re ready for something more serious, dropping hints is okay, but you must be smart about how you play your cards. NO man wants an ultimatum or a stage-five clinger — that is nothing but a turnoff for them. Men are hunters, and they want to feel that they’re in control, especially when it comes to the next level of commitment.
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to relationship coach Des O’Connor about why you keep attracting the wrong men. Believe it or not, you already have all of the answers to this question! You need to take a look at your past relationships and see what patterns emerge. Follow these steps when you’re ready to start picking the right men: have a plan in place; decide what type of partner you want; determine if that type of guy goes to the same places as you; know what questions to ask him; and most importantly, stop wasting your time with the wrong men!
It’s time to start being honest with yourself and consider what role you’re playing in attracting the wrong men. Then, it’ll be that much easier to find The One!
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What do you do to attract the right type of guy? Tell us in the comments below!
Dating coach Laurel House discusses the importance of vulnerability in an exclusive interview about her new book, 'Screwing the Rules: The No-Games Guide to Love.'
You know her, and you love her. She’s Laurel House, and she’s the queen of all things “powerfully feminine,” as she encourages women to be in her new book Screwing the Rules: The No-Games Guide to Love. This California cutie is an international dating coach with clients ranging in age from 16 to 82. She was also featured on MTV’s Made as an “It Girl” mentor. Listening to House’s advice is like talking to your best friend but with more expertise, or maybe a therapist but with a better sense of humor. If you want to learn to embrace your true self and subsequently find your true love, then Screwing the Rules is for you. Here at CupidsPulse.com, we had the chance to interview the love expert on all things flirty, fun, and for-real.
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Molly Jacob and Melissa Tierney
It’s time to light the Menorah and get ready for gifts from Hanukkah Harry, and celebrities are no exception. These famous couples are embracing their roots by participating in Jewish traditions together. Here are five of our favorite celebrity couples who are spinning their dreidels this Hanukkah:
Husband and wife affectionately exchanging gifts. Photo: monkeybusinessimages / Bigstock.com
By Molly Jacob
Carols, presents, and mistletoe! Christmas is one of the best times of the year…and it can be the most romantic. What are some ways to spend this festive time with your loved one? While the 12 days leading up the Christmas are fun, it’s time to have an even better time getting into the holiday spirit with these 12 “dates” of Christmas:
Being a supportive partner. Photo: Nosnibor137 / Bigstock.com
By Sherianna Boyle
Having a partner who tends to worry about the past and future can be both physically and mentally exhausting. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include fear, self doubt, dread, and negative thinking. Over time, this can take its toll on both partners. Relationships that start close and caring may become tense and hurtful.
