Relationship experts give dating advice on what texting on a date says to your partner. Photo: AntonioDiaz / Bigstock.com
By Kerri Sheehan
Everybody dreads first dates. They’re awkward, uncomfortable, and how many times can you really tell a relative stranger about your life goals? Many people look for that initial spark when on a first date and without that present won’t even consider a second date. How do you know when opting out of a second date is a mistake? Here’s some advice:
Will Arnett and Katie Lee are dating. Photos: INI/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES; GG/GG/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
Will Arnett and celebrity chef Katie Lee are dating! The new couple were spotted sharing a meal together at The Crow’s Nest restaurant in Montauk, NY on Thursday, August 8. “They came in around 8 and his arm was around her waist,” a source told UsMagazine.com. Arnett separated from Amy Poehler in September 2012 after nine years of marriage. They have two kids together, Archie, 4 and Abel, 2.
No parents, no rules and unlimited alcohol can trigger a lot of heartbreaks for many unsuspecting college students. Look at what happened to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. They have great songs, but their relationship is a train wreck! Protect yourself by learning the top 3 common mistakes college students make in dating.
It happens all the time. Things are going really well in your relationship, and then all of a sudden — BOOM, like a guillotine coming down on someone’s head — something goes wrong. But this time, the guillotine is coming down on your head, and you’re facing another heartbreak.
You thought you knew exactly what he wanted; you read all the books and watched all the dating programs; and you did everything you could to make sure you were the perfect girlfriend. You even spoke for hours on end with the girls about what men really want and how to play the relationship game properly. Trouble is, it seems you still don’t know what men DON’T want in a relationship.
It’s time. You’ve decided to enter the world of online dating. Perhaps you’ve already been online for a while, but aren’t getting the desired results. Either way, you’re ready for love and looking to put yourself in the best light possible while searching for that special someone. Here are five expert tips for creating the perfect online dating profile:
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By Marcus Osborne for GalTime.com
I don’t know how or why or when it happened, but somewhere along the line I realized that I have an inordinate amount of female friends. It’s been a blessing and a curse really. The majority of my closest friends are female. I’m living proof that men and women really can be “just friends.”
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Question from Stephanie K.: My boyfriend dated his high school sweetheart throughout college and they broke up two years before he met me. I just realized he’s tagged in pictures with her from college. Is it wrong of me to be jealous about that? How do I ask him to remove those pictures?
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By Aimee Elizabeth, author of “Relationships & Dating Sucks!”
Everyone wants the Cinderella (or Cinderfella) story to happen to them — but how do you keep the interest of your new fancy romance and get your happily every after? Here are the secrets you need to know.
In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House discusses The Bachelorette.
Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Laurel House on The Bachelorette
Did you ever think a reality television show like The Bachelorette could actually offer you valuable real world advice? QuickieChick and dating expert Laurel House didn’t think it was possible…until this past Monday’s dramatic finale. The surprise ending made her reflect on her own relationship history, and in this week’s video, she reveals ten love lessons that she learned from Desiree Hartsock’s journey.
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By Rev. Randy Williams
For many couples, planning a wedding can be financially exhausting. If not planned carefully enough, the most important day of your life can leave a hole in your pocket shortly after you tie the knot. Although every woman yearns for a dream wedding, they also want a dream house, dream car and a family to go along with it. With the average wedding costing over $20,000 nowadays, many newly engaged couples are becoming wiser and planning their weddings on a budget. If you and your significant other find yourself walking a financial tightrope just to get married, then you might want to consider setting a strict budget for a wedding ceremony that is more easily affordable.
According to a survey conducted by The Knot, couples spent an average of $28,427 on their wedding and related events last year. It’s no surprise that weddings are big business, and yet it’s tough to imagine dropping 300 Benjamins on a single-day event.
Dating isn’t easy — especially if you’re in a large city like Los Angeles or New York. It seems like everyone gets easily distracted by the next best thing that comes along or really isn’t looking to settle into anything serious. What makes it harder is that we have these ideas of what we should and shouldn’t do that are large misconceptions and don’t make finding that special someone any easier.
So what are these common dating myths that we fall into a trap of believing?
Best known for her role as Steffy Forester on The Bold and The Beautiful, Canadian actress Jacqueline MacInnes Wood has received three Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Young Actress and has acted in movies like Final Destination and Disney’s Skyrunner. Now the gorgeous brunette is taking a short break from her soap opera scheduleto star in Lifetime’s movie, Her Husband’s Betrayal, which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Stunning and sophisticated, Wood takes her acting expertise to new heights in this raw and moving feature about a woman who puts herself and her son in danger when she falls in love with a sociopath.
Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Laurel House on Getting Back With Your Ex
Are you thinking about getting back with an ex? Our resident dating mentor Laurel House did…over and over again. In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House outlines ten mistakes that she made, hoping to inspire you to avoid the same fate. “When you get back with your ex, you need to realize that this isn’t a rosy relationship,” the dating expert candidly shares. “You don’t think that they can do no harm because you know they can. You’ve already been there; you’ve seen their dark side.” Before moving forward, you have to address the reason for your split. You essentially have to take a step backwards first. Listen up for more helpful advice!
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You’ve met someone special. You’re electrified with excitement and looking for a date idea, but you don’t have the money for a meal, or you’re just not feeling food for your first date. No problem! There are tons of great date ideas that will wow your new sweetie without having to deal with preparing a three-course dinner. With a little creativity, and a quick bite before you leave, you and your honey will have a wonderful time sans-food.
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By Dr. Joseph Banker
You’re on a date and everything seems perfect until you get a little closer…and realize that maybe it’s a little too close. Bad breath can ruin an otherwise perfect date- we can safely assume that there would be no Brangelina if Brad had bad breath on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith! However, avoiding bad breath starts long before the date even occurs. Here are my five top tips to avoid bad breath while on a date:
By Lori Zaslow and Jennifer Zucher, founders of Project Soulmate
Although first dates can seem scary, in reality, first dates are a science that can be easily mastered with just a few pointers. Once you feel confident about the first date, the option of a second date is inevitable. The main thing to remember is the key to the first date is being positive. This may sound cliché, but it’s true: positivity is an extremely attractive quality.
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By Robert Manni for GalTime.com
We’ve all heard the old adage of addition by subtraction. Most women keep a mental list of the qualities they seek in their partner. Some lists are short and to the point. Many are long – way too long and they can get in the way of finding The One. Your Guy’s Guy suggests that being mindful of a few red flags can save time and streamline your search process. If the man you are seeing has issues with any of these four behavioral traits, it’s a good bet that you are in for a challenge and he may not be worthy of your unconditional love. Take it from a guy who learned the hard way and ask yourself if any of these traits are too familiar.
The eternal sunshine, lazy days and carefree attitudes make summertime the ideal season for celebrating. If your beau is lucky enough to have a July or August birthday, be a great partner and throw him a party he’ll never forget. Before you pick a theme, consider your man’s hobbies and passions. Once you’ve settled on an idea, go all out: make sure the food, drinks, decorations and even the guests’ outfits align with the bash. Below, we’ve developed a list of five fun party themes — ideas that can be further flushed out on Pinterest. Happy planning!
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Interviews by Shannah Henderson; Editorial by Sarah Ribeiro
Earlier this week, on Monday, July 15, 2013, the Playboy Mansion hosted some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities at Beartrap Entertainment’s 8th Annual All-Star Celebrity Kickoff Party. The annual event supports the Artists and Athletes Alliance, a not-for-profit organization that helps artists and athletes navigate the political process in Washington, D.C. This glamorous night helped kickoff summer sports awards season the way only a party at the Playboy Mansion could — and CupidsPulse.com was there to celebrate.
Celebrity guests included musicians Chris Brown, Snoop Lion and Sean Kingston; actor Jamie Foxx; former Bachelor and Bachelorette stars, Bob Guiney and Arie Luyendyk, Jr; and ESPY-nominees for Best Breakthrough Athlete Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colin Kapernick of the San Francisco 49ers, who was the winner of the award.
We spoke to some of these famous faces about dating and relationships — check out their responses below!
If you’re one of the millions of women who are single, dating regularly and yet you’ve had inconsistent luck in the match game, it may be time to do some introspection. I can’t begin to tell you how often I hear complaints about scarcity of quality guys. I hear it in the dating echo chamber with alarming regularity: “Men don’t want to commit!”
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is one of the most well-known faces in the fashion industry and the creator of the model-search reality show The Face. It was on the show that Campbell met and began a mentorship with the aspiring model and former Miss Universe China, Luo Zilin. Luo was the runner up on the show and the last model standing on Naomi’s “team.” She has a long history of modeling successes around the world.
Emmy Rossum and Tyler Jacob Moore. Photo: MOE/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
After two years, Emmy Rossum and Tyler Jacob Moore have broken up. The cause of the break-up is unclear, but she told friends about the breakup over July 4th weekend, according to the New York Post. Rossum does not seem to be dwelling on the separation. On Friday, July 5, she tweeted, “Hope you all had a happy and safe 4th. Back to work starting tonight on a new film called Curfew in my home state New York.”
You likely test-drove several vehicles before buying your last car, read every tech blog possible to see which smartphone was best for you and even texted a few dressing-room pics of yourself to a friend before buying that cute maxi dress. As an educated, modern woman, you know researching your options and getting a few opinions can be a good thing. So, why are we so afraid to get a little help when it comes to our relationships?!