Jason Trawick and Britney Spears. Photo: KM/FAMEFLYNET
Britney Spears’ father is making an extra effort to bond with his future son-in-law in an unusual way. Jamie Spears is asking a court to add Jason Trawick as a co-conservator over his daughter, a source confirmed to People. Jamie Spears, who’s has had legal control over his daughter’s multimillion dollar fortune since February 2008 after the pop singer suffered a psychological breakdown, plans for Trawick to have shared legal control over his Spears’s well being, but not her finances, according to the source. While a conservator can make decisions over a person’s clothing, food and medical care, Spears will still have plenty of personal freedom.
How do you know when your spouse’s parents have accepted you?
Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson. Photo: PRN / PRPhotos.com
The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik didn’t seem to have any problems enjoying his stay in Las Vegas without his fiance Courtney Robertson while on a business trip. According to People, the former bachelor spent one night drinking and talking wine with the patrons of Joe’s Stone Crab, and even played wingman for one of his buddies. He spent another night at the Criss Angel Believe show enjoying popcorn and cocktails with two of his business partners, and they even got to go back stage and meet Criss Angel after the show.
How do you deal with your partner partying without you?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Ricky Peterson
Everyone wants to have a great long-term relationship that keeps on getting better, but it simply won’t happen without some effort on the part of both partners. Making a stable relationship and love work isn’t always easy though, as we see many famous couples going through their ups and downs in public via celebrity news and gossip…and it’s no different for us regular folk. That being said, here are four pieces of love advice (with help from some of our favorite celebrity couples!) that we can all use to make our relationships stronger.
Leah Messer and Jeremy Calvert. Photo courtesy of Leah's Instagram.
Only one year after filing for divorce from ex-husband Corey Simms, Leah Messer has tied the knot again. At only 19-years-old, Messer married fiance Jeremy Calvert last week. This time though, Messer is convinced the marriage will last. “We have a really good connection…It’s different from Corey and my relationship, because we were kinda like forcing it… With Jeremy, you know when you’re supposed to be with somebody and you’re not,” Messer said, according to UsMagazine.com.
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes. Photo: Revolutionpix/FAMEFLYNET
LeAnn Rimes played an April Fools joke on all of those claiming she was pregnant with Eddie Cibrian. On April 1st at the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards, Cibrian, 38, jokingly rubbed Rimes’, 29, belly with a smirk on his face for all the cameras to see, according to UsMagazine.com. Cibrian is already the father of two boys, and Rimes has made it clear she isn’t expecting any time soon. Turning to Twitter, Rimes has answered back to these false rumors in January, “I have never even tried. Please stop discussing my ovaries.”
How do you know when it’s the right time to have a child?
It’s only expected for the next step in your relationship to be marriage after years of being committed together, right? However, sometimes boyfriends evade the big question and you end up waiting for, well, nothing. Even if they do plan to spend the rest of their lives with you, they tend to forget that if you’re left hanging for too long, you’ll move on to find someone who’s ready to get serious. But most of the time, it really isn’t your fault. Here are some reasons why your boyfriend may be hopping around the big question:
Rihanna and Chris Brown. Photo: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
In May’s issue of ELLE, Rihanna finally shared with the world why she is back in contact with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. It’s been three years since Brown assaulted Rihanna and, according to UsMagazine.com, since then the duo has collaborated on two singles and has been secretly hooking up for about a year. Rihanna says, “I respect what other people have to say. The bottom line is that everyone thinks differently,” in response to the furious reactions from fans and critics about the couple reuniting. “It’s very hard for me to accept, but I get it. People end up wasting their time on the blogs or whatever, ranting away, and that’s all right. I don’t hate them for it,” she says. However, the singer refuses to apologize. “Because tomorrow I’m still going to be the same person. I’m still going to do what I want to do.”
When your partner makes a mistake, how do you know whether to forgive them or not?
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Barcroft/Fame Pictures
Although Prince William and Kate Middleton will be celebrating their first wedding anniversary, they will not be planning any baby showers just yet. According to UsMagazine.com, “Kate is not pregnant or about to make a pregnancy announcement.” Rumors surfaced in November, when she refused peanut paste in Denmark. Peanut paste is often off limits to pregnant women to prevent allergies for their babies-to-be. Middleton was seen sipping sherry on St. Patrick’s Day and was skiing in France in the past few weeks. Overall, a witness says, “They looked very happy together.”
How do you know when it’s time to start a family with your significant other?
Jennifer Lawrence recently reunited with Nicholas Hoult on-screen. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
By Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D.
If any of you saw the Hunger Games recently, you were in for a bloodbath–a very entertaining, very well produced bloodbath. I’m a huge fan of Suzanne Collins, and the movie was one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. But while I cheered for Katniss, cursed the gamekeeper, and threw popcorn at President Snow, I couldn’t help but notice that some of the lessons of Hunger Games could also be applied to relationships:
Elizabeth Rohm. Photo: Juan Rico/FameFlynet Pictures
Law & Order actress Elisabeth Röhm took to her People blog this week to explain the importance of family dinners. Röhm came into contact with cookbook author Ellamarie Fortenbach and learned aout the importance of eating dinner as a family. The actress and her 3-year-old daughter, Easton August, participated in the production of Fortenbach’s cookbook. “Cooking together and finding a connection through mealtime has been important and a challenge for our family,” said Röhm in her blog. “Cooking together and then eating that meal is truly nurturing!”
What are some reasons it’s important to eat meals as a family?
Adam Levine and Anne Vyalitsina. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
The Voice judge and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine may have something new to sing about. Levine announced his split from model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna, who he was dating for two years, reports People. “Adam and I have decided to separate in an amicable and supportive manner. We still love and respect each other as friends. I wish him all the best,” said Vyalitsyna in a statement. Levine and Vyalitsyna met at a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue release party in 2010.
Chris Brown and Rihanna. Photo: Premiere/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Dr. Carole Lieberman
Though we women pride ourselves on how ‘we’ve come a long way, baby,’ we still fall prey to the charms of bad boys. Why? It all starts with Daddy — the first man we’ve ever loved. If this relationship was dysfunctional, such as with a father who was abusive, depressed, a workaholic, or simply divorced and unavailable, we feel unlovable and grow up with a penchant for bad boys.
The Dozen Dangerous Devils, or 12 types of bad boys, include the: Fixer-Upper Lover, Compulsive Flirt, Grandiose Dreamer, Misunderstood and Married, Mr. Power Mad, Commitment Phobe, Wounded Poet, Self-Absorbed Seducer, Man of Mystery, Dramatic Daredevil, Prince of Darkness and Lethal Lover. We are attracted to one or more of these types in an unconscious effort to turn our disappointment with Daddy into a fairytale happy ending.
Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli have tried to make their divorce as painless as possible for their three daughters Luca, Lola, and Fiona. “We are great parents together, so when it’s about the kids, it’s wonderful,” said Garth, according to People. Having discussed the couple’s divorce with the kids, they are all on the same page and understand what is happening, without feeling the need to choose sides. Garth and Facinelli want nothing more for their family to be happy and healthy. The former 90210 actress is even considering moving back to Los Angeles so that the girls have more access to their dad.
How do you remain united in parenting after a split?
Upset woman at a bar. Photo: Kzenon / Bigstock.com
By Marianne Beach, GalTime
The flowers are blooming, the grass is growing–meaning it’s time for some spring cleaning. But we’re not talking about clearing out your closet or freshening up your house. Nope, we’re talking about spring cleaning your love life. Yes, you heard me. It’s time to wash that guy right out of your hair.
Emma Heming and Bruce Willis. Photo: Visual/Flynet
It’s official! Bruce Willis and his wife of three years, Emma Heming, have welcomed the newest addition to their family, daughter Mabel Ray Willis. Mabel joins three half-sisters, Rumer, 23, Scout, 20, and Tallulah, 18, who Willis had with ex-wife Demi Moore, according to People. The Die Hard actor and designer-model, according to their rep, “are overjoyed about the newest member of their family. Both mother and baby are healthy and doing beautifully.”
What are some ways to prepare your existing family for an infant addition?
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Country music star Blake Shelton may have been named “Country’s Hottest Guy” by People Country, but he admits that he doesn’t often feel sexy. “Right now, I’m feeling sweaty and a little bit overweight and buzzed,” he said, according to People. However, his country superstar wife Miranda Lambert had a very different opinion on The Voice coach’s rugged good looks. “He’s hot, I agree, but I see him at his best and his worst,” she said.
What do you do if your significant other gets hit on often by others?
My sister and I grew up in Suburbia, which affords bored, middle-class children multiple opportunities for creative mayhem. My sister, therefore, functioned as a-guinea pig of sorts. For instance, picture a 10-year-old and his friends chasing you around with Super Soakers filled to the hilt with pickle juice. You’d have hated me, too. When we both hit adolescence, we grew up a little bit. We went to high school and started to test the dating waters. As if being a 14-year-old, pimple-faced fat kid wasn’t enough, I had to come home to the chiding laughter of my older, hotter, more dating-tested sister whenever I failed. Good news of failed romance spreads fast in Suburbia. My immaturity blinded me from taking in the romance lessons that are now so clear to me. Let’s break them down:
Michelle Williams and Jason Segel. Photo: Miguel/VM/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
It seems that things are heating up between My Week With Marilyn starMichelle Williams and actor Jason Segel … and many people didn’t see it coming. However, according to UsMagazine.com, friends close to the couple are surprised it didn’t happen sooner. The couple have known each other for years and met through Williamss good friend Busy Philipps, who starred with Segel in Freaks and Geeks.
How do you know when your relationship has turned serious?
As women, we read countless articles, stories, opinions and anything else we can get our hands on to help us understand what guys want. Now, there is no need to worry anymore, ladies: Mehow has your answers.
Who is Mehow?
Mehow is one of the most well-known Pick-Up Artists (PUA) in the world of seduction. Back in 2006, he started his own Website called Mehow Inc. where he used his experience and his expert advice to help men meet women and develop happy and successful relationships.
Jason Trawick and Britney Spears. Photo: FlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET
Britney Spears and her fiance Jason Trawick took a private vacation to San Francisco away from the paparazzi and Spear’s legal issues. According to People, Spears and Trawick stayed at the Westfield San Francisco Centre in the Extreme-Wow suite. A source said that the couple was very low-key and the getaway was just about the two of them.
What are some fun ways to spend time alone with your partner?
Octomom, Nadya Suleman, said that she doesn’t plan on dating until her kids are at least 18-years old. “I get way too much male attention,” said the single mom, according to People. “When men look at me, I look away and they know not to approach me. I know I’m beautiful — I don’t need a man to tell me that.” As for now, Suleman’s biggest concern is her children, and she doesn’t plan on that changing anytime soon.
What are some obstacles to dating as a single parent?
Michelle Williams and Jason Segel. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Longtime friends Jason Segel and Michelle Williams are the newest celebrity couple. According to a source, “They are smitten and very serious.” The duo was caught taking a romantic stroll after a meal at Frankie Spuntino in Brooklyn this weekend, reported UsMagazine.com. A source says, “They seemed very relaxed.” The day after the pair’s stroll and meal, Segal was spotted playing with Matilda, Williams’ 6-year-old daughter. Living on different coasts makes their relationship challenging, but the source says the couple is “trying to make it work. She hasn’t been this happy in a long time.”
How to sleep peacefully with your partner. Photo: mast3r / Bigstock.com
By David O Volpi, M.D.
Sleeping habits aren’t exactly first date conversation topics, but the reality is that more than a quarter of couples say their partner’s sleep habits prevent them from getting a good night’s rest, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Sleep incompatibilities are a top reason why one in four couples sleep in separate beds, and snoring is actually one of the top three reasonsfor divorce in the U.S.
So, how can women sleep in sync with their guys? Often times, simple lifestyle changes can help busy couples make their sleep routines mesh, and stop the snoring and bad sleeping habits that prevent them from sleeping soundly together. To get the best sleep possible, try the following tips:
