By Sujeiry Gonzalez

We’ve all had our share of bad dates. Even gorgeous celebrities like Katherine Heigl have dished on terrible romantic encounters. She admitted to once having an awkward date with a personal trainer, who not only gave her his headshot, but also shaved his legs. Total turn off!

My latest bad date was with a Miami artist who was new to New York City. I met him at Bryant Park and demanded dinner, as opposed to sitting on a bench with a basket of fruit. He obliged, and we ended up at BBQ’s in Times Square. As he discussed his career goals in a monotone voice (I thought I was on a date with Ferris Bueller’s English teacher), I realized I was on yet another bad date.

So, what can we do in this common situation? For my survival, I decided to find the funny in the ever present bad date. Here’s how you can, too:

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One half of the hottest Hollywood couple — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie — attended the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. The actor took the time to discuss his recent celebrity engagement to his leading lady. According to People, Pitt said the engagement was “something that made sense.” Although he was in France to promote his new gangster movie Killing Them Softly, he also put to rest a rumor that he and his celebrity love were planning to marry in August. He explained, “There is no date. We’re still hoping for marriage equality in the United States before we get married.” With that said, Hollywood may just have to wait a little longer for their walk down the aisle.

Pitt knew he was ready for his celebrity engagement. What are some ways to tell it’s time to pop the question?

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By Dr. Tranquility — Lydia Belton, PhD, Ct. H.A.

Everybody experiences some anxiety in dating, whether it’s simple butterflies or anticipatory anxiety. Even a super stars like Russell Brand believe that we can find our soulmate and learn to relax through meditation.  Meditation and relaxation exercises, major areas of my practice, all help to reduce anxiety. But for most of us, all we need is to follow a few simple steps to have a stress-free experience:

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Season 8’s Bachelorette Emily Maynard recently talked about her tough decision to send home hopeful bachelor, Joe, in her blog for People. Maynard discussed her date with Joe, mentioning how fun of a time she had with him. However, she said, “I knew that we were just in different place in our lives.” So, even though she had a blast with fun-loving bachelor, she knew they weren’t a good match and let him go.

How do you know when to cut ties early in a relationship?

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This celebrity couple spent some quality time together at the museum. What are some other cultural date ideas?

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By Steven Zangrillo

Women and men have ways of motivating each other for the greater mutual success. The need for a partner with drive and ambition is an overarching common criterion among people looking for healthy relationships. Ambition affects how we choose our partners and is an attractive quality when a person gives you the confidence that they will always be looking to improve on their successes. It begs the question of what role ambition plays in the dynamic of our relationships; how do we reconcile our need for better things? It is important to know that when ambition, positively or negatively motivated, is driving or dragging on your partnership. Here are just a few ways ambition plays a significant role in a relationship:

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Teen sensation Justin Beiber took a lucky date to the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, and it was not long-time girlfriend Selena Gomez. One of Beiber’’ biggest fans, Cady Eimer, an 18-year-old from Virginia, had been asking Bieber to attend her senior prom through her website for years. The pop star could not make it to her prom, but he did one better. Beiber told People, “I couldn’t make it [to prom] so I said I need you to fly to the Billboard Awards and you can be my date.” This super fan was one less lonely girl, at least for the night.

What are some ways to make a blind date more comfortable?

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Although they’ve been dating since Valentine’s Day, UsMagazine.com reported that Lauren Conrad and William Tell were finally sighted together in public. Conrad, a fashion designer and the star of The Hills, and Tell, a law student at the University of South California and the former guitarist of the band Something Corporate, got lunch together last Saturday in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Though Conrad broke up with actor Kyle Howard a year ago, she’s hopeful that this new relationship will last. According to a source, Tell is “either deeply in love or he’s on to the next thing. He’s the kind of guy you marry.”

How do you know when to make a relationship public?

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On Sunday’s episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice couldn’t keep quiet any longer about her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga’s relationship. The tension boiled into an ugly confrontation. According to UsMagazine.com, the main issue was that Gorga said she’d leave her husband if a richer man came along. Giudice then accused her sister-in-law of ruining her relationship with her brother, Joe Gorga.

What do you do if family members start to come in between you and your partner?

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By Deana Meccariello

Kick off a new summer with your beau the right way by getting away!  Memorial Day is a time for fun, sun and relaxing with that special someone.  Here is a list of places you and your loved one can take off to celebrate the arrival of summer as well as your feelings for each other:

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were spotted at the Opera Gallery in New York City for an event that benefited the Urban Arts Partnership. According to People, the giving couple, who had just celebrated their twins’ birthdays and renewed their vows, bid on a pair of Project Canvas shoes and a diver watch, designed by Audemars Piguet. It looks like the married couple are excited to share some of their happiness and money with others.

How can giving back as a couple help your relationship?

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By Keryl Pesce

When Richard Gere came galloping back on his white horse (AKA stretch-white limo) to rescue Julia Roberts (AKA Cinderella), a not-so-small piece of the dreamer in us melted as we sighed and secretly wished real life were just like that. I mean, fairytale relationships only exist in childhood stories and movies, right?

If you want to get closer in touch with what relationships are really like, tune in to The Real Housewives of NJ, NY, Atlanta or wherever. That’s more like it. Relationships are hard work, next to impossible to maintain and filled with drama, jealousy and cruelty. Umm, how about not!

I’m going to let you in on two very big secrets:

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Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley have finally stepped out with their newly adopted daughter. The couple brought their baby girl to a friend’s house in Beverly Hills on Saturday, reports UsMagazine.com. The couple announced the adoption on April 25th, though they did not release the name of their new daughter or other details. Heigl and Kelley are already parents to Naleigh, who they adopted from South Korea in 2009. “Josh and I started talking about [adoption] before we were even engaged,” said Heigl in February. “My sister Meg is Korean, and my parents adopted her three years before I was born. I wanted my own family to resemble the one I came from, so I always knew I wanted to adopt from Korea.”

How do you introduce your new child to your friends and family?

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By Samantha Mucha

Finding the right person is a thrilling experience, but keeping your hands off of one another in public is often a challenge. A new relationship is filled with flirty kisses, not-so-secretive butt grabs and romantic handholding.

In some cases, a little PDA is cute and picture worthy. Finding the balance between over-the-top scandalous make-out sessions and a cute peck on the cheek is the key to being a favorite couple versus a hated couple. These celebrity couples are all successful at acting like a couple in the spotlight without going overboard with their PDA:

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Ben Affleck took to social media to wish his wife, Jennifer Garner, a happy Mother’s Day. Affleck, 39, posted a video on his Facebook page advocating for women raising children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports People. Affleck founded a nonprofit, the Eastern Congo Initiative, in 2010, and is almost as dedicated to the charity as he is to his family. “I want to say Happy Mother’s Day to the moms in my life: my mom Chris and my amazing wife Jennifer, who is an incredible, spectacular, world-class mom,” said Affleck in the video. “[Being a mother is] the hardest job that there is, every single day.”

What are some ways to thank your partner for being a good parent?

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By Kelly Rouba, GalTime Writer

You can find love anywhere, just make sure to keep your eyes open!

Finding love is never easy– or so it seems when you’re single. As many women will admit, the bar scene isn’t always an ideal place to meet men and flirting with someone at work is sometimes frowned upon. So if you’re “looking for love in all the wrong places” or just unsure of where to mingle with eligible singles, GalTime’s relationship expert Nikki Leigh has a few suggestions that just might help you get on the right path to meeting the man of your dreams.

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Newlyweds Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford came out together in support of a charitable cause at the ARK Gala Dinner at London’s Kensington Palace.  They proudly supported this event arm-in-arm raising money for children’s charity partnerships.  The couple, who have previously kept their relationship private, are also involved in other charitable endeavors. According to People, Mulligan is selling the Prada dress she wore to the Met Gala on eBay and donating the proceeds to Oxfam.

What are some ways to give back as a couple?

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Eva Longoria is a tough woman on the inside, beyond her beautiful looks. The actress is getting back up on her feet after divorcing her cheating husband, Tony Parker. On Thursday, Longoria opened up on Lifetime’s The Conversation With Amanda de Cadenet, saying that she refuses to blame herself for what happened. She claims to have had a conversation with Parker about why he did what he did, but in a way most women wouldn’t have done. “I really wanted to know, and if you genuinely want to get something out of somebody, you have to not judge,” she said. Since her divorce, the actress has been able to accept the fact that what happened was out of her control, and to start having fun again. With her positive attitude, Longoria seems to be on the right track to happiness.

How do you keep from blaming yourself when your partner cheats?

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Singer and Fashion Star judge, Jessica Simpson, 31, took to Twitter to proclaim her love for her new addition, Maxwell Drew. “I want to cry every time I look at her. Motherhood is by far the best thing I’ve ever experienced,” said Simpson. According to People, the new mom isn’t the only one in love with Maxwell Drew, as grandfather Joe Simpson and aunt Ashlee Simpson can’t get enough of her.

What are some ways to prepare your relationship for kids?

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By Amanda Martin

Spend this weekend enjoying the beautiful outdoors with your honey while making photo memories that last a lifetime.

Visit a park or local garden and soak up the surroundings while enjoying the company of your significant other.  Smell and identify the flowers, pack a picnic lunch and spend time throwing around a Frisbee.  This is no time to be camera-shy.  Be sure to capture these photogenic moments by asking passers-by to take pictures.  You can even turn this into a mini photo shoot.  Style your boyfriend or girlfriend how you think they look sexiest and then have them pose.

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By John Powers

Modern love is complicated. Expectations are higher than ever and men are being forced to evolve or risk becoming obsolete. This man believes that there are positives to masculinity that are often overlooked. Here are some tips to help you let your man be a man:

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By Amy Osmond Cook

“If you could have one superpower, what would it be?” I asked my husband, Jeff, on Friday. We were on our way to see The Avengers with our twelve-year-old son, Jake. “I would have mind-reading power,” Jeff said. “I’d be Superman,” said Jake. “Then I could have them all.” “I said just one superpower,” I quibbled. “But I’d stop time.”

Then, for the next ten minutes, my 12-year-old and I argued about whether you could count Superman’s powers as only one power and whether being able to stop time would make you invincible. But I digress.

When I was dating, I wished I had those mind-reading powers Jeff was talking about. What was really going on behind the polite, glassy-eyed smile across the restaurant table? Is he bored? Is he preoccupied with work? Is he on drugs?  were all questions I found myself asking.

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Mom-to-be Molly Sims was all smiles on Saturday. The actress attended her baby shower at a private residence in Hollywood Hills, reports People. The house was decorated with blue balloons and flowers and hosted around 50 guests. “[Sims] was smiling the entire time,” said one of the guests. “It was like she just couldn’t believe how lucky she is. She was so thankful everyone was there for her. Her husband [Scott Stuber] joined her at the end of the shower and Molly was beaming. She showed him all the baby presents and wouldn’t stop smiling.”

What are some ways to make your baby shower unique?

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While The Avengers certainly doesn’t cater too much to the romance crowd, it does feature a cast of burly and charismatic superheroes that will have people swooning over them for months to come. Whether you want to be them or be with them there is no question that this cast is pretty incredible. But which Avenger is the best contender for a candlelit dinner?

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