Dating & Relationship Tag Archive: Dating Advice
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Carrie Underwood isn’t feeling pressured by Hollywood. The newlywed country singer says she has no immediate plans to start a family with husband Mike Fisher, reports UsMagazine.com. “We’re good [without kids]. I’m super busy and he is super busy. We are still newlyweds,” said Underwood backstage at American Idol on Thursday. “I honestly think that if we brought a kid into it would mess things up right now! We’re good right now!”
How do you know when you and your mate are ready to have kids?
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By GalTime’s Dating Expert Jennifer Oikle, PhD
With Mother’s Day around the corner, you’ve probably got mom on your mind. Sure, you’ve got a million things to thank her for.
But chances are– unless your mom and dad had a storybook romance, you also inherited a few not so lucky relationship habits from being your mother’s daughter. In fact, watching your parent’s relationship is the biggest way you learned how to relate to men, so it’s not surprising that you may have picked up some patterns that remind you of your mother.
The good news is– you don’t have to make the same man mistakes as mom. You can choose to learn from her instead. Below are the top five relationship habits you may have learned from your mother and how to chart a new, healthy, happy course for love.
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Lady Gaga’s hectic popstar lifestyle was just too much to handle along with her relationship with actor, Taylor Kinney. The couple had been dating for ten months, and have decided to take a break. A source told UsMagazine.com, “She will be touring nonstop until next year and has found she can’t have relationship at the same time.” Gaga and Kinney weren’t what you’d exactly call the perfect couple either, a friend claims. “Taylor was all about himself, a typical actor, and didn’t completely get Gaga.” Maybe they were headed for a brick wall from the start.
How do you keep work from getting in the way of your relationship?
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When you embark on a new relationship, you end up with more than just a great guy in your life. Soon enough, you will meet his friends, his family and his co-workers, and your social circle is immediately changed — for better or for worse. Some of these new friendships may come easy for you, while others may be a struggle. Either way, try your best to be open-minded: don’t make assumptions about his friends or their feelings towards you and always be yourself. Remember that there are pros and cons to bonding with his buddies. Here are a few things to consider before introducing yourself:
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By Amanda Martin
This weekend is Cinco de Mayo, a day commemorating the Mexican army’s defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla. The holiday is celebrated by people of many different backgrounds, so why not use this as an opportunity to have fun and spend some time with your significant other. Here are some ways to get close with your partner while celebrating Mexican culture and history:
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By Dr. Daniela Roher and Dr. Susan E. Schwartz
In any relationship, you are bound to encounter a few bumps in the road. When this happens, you may be tempted to point a finger at your partner, blaming him or her for your relationship woes. But years of study show that, more often than not, your partner isn’t the reason you are at a crossroads. You are.
Your very own physiological wiring, biochemical makeup, and past childhood experiences can sabotage a relationship when you least expect it. And until you understand what’s going on “under the hood”–what’s triggering issues between the two of you–you’ll end up repeating the same dysfunctional patterns over and over again.
There are three ways our minds and bodies work against us in relationships:
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Leading ladies, Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson spent some quality time together with their beaus Jim Toth and Matt Bellamy Friday night. Accompanying the pals, were Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton and her talent agent. Together the group dined at an intimate restaurant in Georgetown, Café Milano. Onlookers told People that the group “seemed to be having lots of fun.” Witherspoon was spotted laughing the night away with her friends and enjoying a delicious meal of fresh baby artichoke, lemon vinaigrette salad along with spinach fettuccine with veal Bolognese sauce.
What are some advantages of going on a double date?
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Beyonce, recently named the Most Beautiful Woman, may have only given birth to her baby girl Blue Ivy a few months ago, but she’s already shedding the baby weight . Before the diva went to the hospital for the one of the biggest debuts of her life, she got ready for her performance with a fresh mani-pedi and an eye brow wax, but she says that when the moment came, all she and her husband Jay-Z cared about was the birth of their miracle. After their new baby girl came into the world, the singer was ready to bounce back, and she began a strict diet and workout schedule. “I’m proud that my waist came back so fast. I’m proud of that and happy, but that was mostly from the breastfeeding,” the singer explained to People. “I lost most of my weight from breastfeeding and I encourage women to do it; It’s just so good for the baby and good for yourself.”
What are some ways to prepare your body for birth?
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By Che Blackwood
In the real world, most couples are uncomfortable with the idea of their partner locking lips with a co-worker. Since infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce and emotional cheating is grounds for a split, it’s hard to imagine anyone condoning an out-of-relationship make out session; that is, unless you’re in Hollywood. Stars have contractual obligations to kiss their co-stars, and their partners have to be understanding in order for their relationship to work. To avoid jealous outbursts and maintain healthy and loving relationships, celebrity couples make sure to follow these simple tips:
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Mila Kunis cleared up all rumors that she is dating Ashton Kutcher with Ben Lyons at CinemaCon 2012 in Las Vegas. According to Extra, the cast mates were seen together multiple times during the week. “It’s absurd!” said Kunis. “A friend is a friend.” Kunis was at CinemaCon promoting her new film Oz: Great and Powerful.
How do you turn a platonic friendship into a relationship?
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By Andrea Woroch
Most of us don’t have the budget for a Parisian-themed blowout à la Bridesmaids, but that doesn’t mean the bride-to-be should settle for the early bird special in the name of savings.
Though it may seem like bar-hopping at nearby watering holes is the cheapest way to go, money becomes no object once the booze start flowing. There are other ways to host a memorable ladies’ night out sans the life-size cookie and gut-wrenching bar tab, so consider these six ideas before rounding up the girls:
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Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated their one year wedding anniversary on Sunday, reports People. The pair had a relaxing weekend at home in their farmhouse On Anglesey in North Wales. However, the duo did step out on Saturday to attend the wedding of a close friend from their college days. “The guests made it feel like a re-run of the royal wedding as they had so many of those people who matter the most to them there,” said royal photographer Mark Stewart.
What are some creative ways to spend your first anniversary?
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David Arquette has not left his relationship with Courteney Cox behind completely. According to People, Arquette will be appearing on Cougar Town’s season finale with Cox. “It’s great to act with Courteney. I love it. We met on a set, and it’s great to revisit that,” Arquette said at a dinner hosted by Creative Coalition in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Cox, who is said to have no hard feelings, and Arquette have been separated since 2010. “We treat each other with respect,” Arquette said. “You don’t throw out all the good times you shared just for the change in feelings.”
What are some ways to keep things between you and an ex civil?
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Brooke Shields, Courteney Cox, Bryce Dallas Howard and Amanda Peet are some celebrities who have suffered from postpartum depression and so do as many as one in five women in the United States, but Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t think she would be one of them. The actress found herself experiencing the symptoms of postpartum depression shortly after giving birth to her son Moses in April 2006. It wasn’t until her husband, Chris Martin pointed it out that she realized she actually had it. Paltrow believes that being open about her depression made it easier to cope, “We think that it makes us bad mothers or we didn’t do it right, but it’s like, we’re all in this together.” Between the support she’s had through it and the awareness of it, she claims that her postpartum depression is slowly starting to diminish.
What are some ways to support your partner though postpartum depression?
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On Saturday, April 28, 2012, CupidsPulse.com founder and executive editor Lori Bizzoco spoke at the second Single in Stilettos event in New York City. Her presentation, titled Finding the Value in Celebrity Gossip: Love Lessons Learned from Hollywood, focused on the impact that gossip consumption has on our everyday interpretations of love and relationships. Lori demonstrated that, with each sensationalized story, there are valuable lessons that can help us during our search for love.
Additionally, Lori looked at reality television, including the Bachelor franchise, and shed light on what really happens behind-the-scenes. As a surprise to the audience, Lori dialed in ABC’s The Bachelorette season four winner, Jesse Csincsak, to talk to the women about finding love on reality television.
Other speakers at the event included Suzanne Oshima, matchmaker and founder of Single in Stilettos; Marni Kinrys, founder of The Wing Girl Method; Marni Battista, founder of Dating with Dignity; Laurie Davis, author and eFlirt expert; and Thomas Edwards, founder of The Professional Wingman.
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Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev may have arrived separately and opted out of posing together on the red carpet when the actor hosted The Influence Affair, an environmental benefit, but that didn’t mean the clandestine couple were going to stay apart for long. “They sat together at dinner and when Ian noticed Nina was shivering, he offered her his blazer to help keep her warm,” an onlooker told People. “There was no overt PDA, but there was a certain lovey way about how they looked at each other.” The couple was also spotted holding hands while privately touring the mansion where the event was held. “They seemed very close and comfortable together,” the source said.
What are some ways to subtly show your partner you care in public?
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Despite recent reports that Jennifer Love Hewitt is cozying up to her Client List co-star, Colin Egglesfield, she also recently very publicly declared her crush on Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. On the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the actress said, “I always have my eyes out. I just read two days ago that Adam Levine is single again … I’m just saying.” The Voice mentor was nothing but impressed with Hewitt’s determination, according to UsMagazine.com. “I heard about that. That was aggressive,” Levine joked. “It was really sweet and flattering. Beautiful life, you know, when a beautiful woman says nice things about you.”
What are some ways to flirt without being obvious about it?
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Jennie Garth is dealing with a divorce from her ex-husband Peter Facinelli in a new way. According to People, four dogs, two goats, five cats, two miniature horses and a pig are helping her cope. “Having all these animals fills a void for me because I’m kind of going through a rough time right now. The animals give you unconditional love, and that feels good,” Garth said on the premier of her new show Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country. “I think that my animals give me a sense of like relief, like they make me feel like none of that other bull matters,” Garth told her assistant. Garth’s slow, paced country lifestyle is just what she needs to get back on her feet after her break-up.
How can pets help you cope with a split?
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By John of TUI Activity
Going on a break with a big group of friends can lead to some of the most exciting and memorable vacations you will ever take. Yet there comes a time when taking a break with that special someone beats out a messy jaunt to Ibiza with your pals. Here are four global holiday breaks that make for far better experiences when you’re travelling as a couple, not as an extended entourage of troublemakers:
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By Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D.
Zac Efron’s well-publicized condom drop on the red carpet sparked Matt Lauer to comment, “Better to be safe than sorry, right?” Zac chuckled, “That’s a great message to add to the many messages in the film.”
Well, it turns out that “better to be safe than sorry” is a great message that applies not just to condoms, but also to relationships in general. Here are three times when it really IS better to be safe than sorry:
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Having previously starred on The Bachelorette, former contestant Ali Fedotowsky knows what it takes when it comes to finding love. Although she and her love match, Roberto Martinez, recently called it quits, Fedotowsky is hoping that the new leading lady of The Bachelorette, Emily Maynard, will have a better shot. “Emily is amazing! She’s such a sweetheart,” Fedotowsky told UsMagazine.com. “If anyone deserves to find love, it’s her.” Fans were first introduced to Maynard on Brad Womak’s season of The Bachelor when she fell for the bar owner, however, Fedotowsky believes viewers can expect something different this season. “Emily told me she likes guys with tattoos, so we’ll see what kind of guys she has on this season,” Fedotowsky said. “It should be interesting, I’m psyched.”
When you have many suitors, how do you choose which one to date?
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The honeymoon phase isn’t quite over for LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. The pair celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday, reports People. Cibrian gave Rimes a large ring as a gift. “I have a very thoughtful husband with GREAT taste!!!!” tweeted Rimes. “Thank you all for the beautiful anniversary wishes! Woooo hoooo it’s been a year. Here’s to many, many more!!!”
What are some creative anniversary gifts to give your partner?
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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are more ready to celebrate the birth of their new baby than anyone else, but it seems that fans have jumped the gun by congratulating her on her new baby girl. According to UsMagazine.com, the star wrote via Twitter, “To everyone who keeps congratulating me on the birth of my baby girl…I’m still pregnant!! Don’t believe what you read ladies and gents.” Simpson is ready to be a mommy, but the Fashion Star mentor said she’s also ready to get back into her high heels because her feet feel homesick!
How do you keep discussion about your pregnancy to a minimum?
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By Rachel Khona
She’s hot. She’s cute. And she just so happens to be of another race. These days, dating someone outside of your own culture is hardly taboo, particularly if you live in a major city. But potential family issues aside, interracial dating can provide its own set of minefields, particularly when it comes to the initial pickup. Here are some handy tips:
