Dating & Relationship Tag Archive: Dating Advice
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Lauren Conrad is who we look up to as a cool ex-girlfriend! While enjoying a night out at Beacher’s Madhouse in Hollywood, Conrad ran into her ex, Derek Hough. How did she react? She didn’t even try to take cover in the ladies room or give him the cold shoulder. According to People, the designer was happy to see Hough and embraced him with a hug. Way to be the bigger person, Lauren!
What are some ways to react when you run in to an ex partner?
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Former Felicity star Keri Russell and husband Shane Dreary brought their second child into the world this past December. The couple’s first child, River, has taken on the role of big brother to his new baby sister Willa Lou Dreary. According to Celebrity Baby Scoop, the actress mentioned that becoming a mother has transformed her. She also said that there’s “just a whole new set of feelings that aren’t as accessible to you before you have kids.”
How does having a child change your priorities?
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Congrats to Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott and drummer Chris Tyrrell, who are officially married, as of Saturday. The couple, who has been engaged since July, held a small ceremony in upstate New York in front of family and close friends, according to People. “We got married,” Scott, 25, said as she flashed a wedding ring in a video on Lady Antebellum’s website with her new hubby. “We just wanted you to hear it from us first. We love you. We’re so excited to be starting our life together and we just had to let you in on the exciting news.” Scott said she couldn’t be happier and loves having someone in her life who completely accepts her. “Everything is brighter. Everything has a deeper meaning. I’ve found a guy who truly embraces me for who I am and appreciates the things that I don’t necessarily love about myself.”
How do you know if your partner embraces you for who you are?
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It’s easy to indulge in the mountain of cookies, candies and other calorie-packed goodies we stuff in our mouths over the Holidays without considering the consequences. However, if you pack more padding on your belly, it could have less-than-exciting ramifications for your love life.
Not to mention the fact that a few extra pounds can have an impact on your psyche. If you’re looking for ways to improve your relationship whether it’s losing a few inches or finding the self-confidence to love yourself, no matter what your jean size, here are a few tips to get you started:
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Under-the-weather singer Adele has been out and about recently. The “Somebody Like You” songstress, who’s recovering from vocal chord surgery, took a romantic walk with new boyfriend Simon Konecki in the Everglades on Monday, reports UsMagazine.com. Konecki, 36, is a founder of the charity Drop4Drop, which gives clean drinking water to those who need it. “[Konecki] watched [Adele’s] every move, especially when she was on the dock and on the boat. He wanted to make sure she didn’t fall into the water!” said a witness. “They were lovey dovey with one another [and] very into each other. She seems really happy.”
What are some unique and romantic locations to take a walk with your partner?
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Shiri Appleby, 33, made us fall in love with her when she was on the hit alien show, Roswell. Now she is teaching us how to fall in love with ourselves before finding the right partner. Staying true to her acting roots, Appleby will be starring in a new web series, Dating Rules For My Future Self. Appleby’s character works up the courage to not marry her boyfriend after receiving a text message from her future self. Through dating, she finds what makes her happy in a relationship and as a single gal, according to YourTango. We definitely look forward to taking dating advice from this girl, who has been in a happy one year relationship.
How do you take control of your love life?
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Jennifer Lopez isn’t the only one moving on. Recently divorced Marc Anthony revealed his relationship with 24-year-old Venezuelan model Shannon De Lima on Twitter, reports UsMagazine.com. The two went public with their relationship this past weekend, when Anthony, 43, sent New Years’ wishes to the model. “To Shannon, my statue of liberty,” said Anthony. “Kisses baby!”
What are some ways to tell if you’re ready to date again?
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Talk about a grand gesture! Angelina Jolie, 35, bought husband, Brad Pitt, 48, a waterfall in California recently. According to UsMagazine.com, the grand gift served as both a birthday and Christmas gift. Jolie plans to construct a home for Pitt and their six children over the waterfall. The new home will be inspired by Pitt’s favorite architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. “Brad has dreamed of a home with the sound of a waterfall cascading under the house,” says a source. Jolie’s gift came at the perfect time, as the duo recently sold their former Malibu home to Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi.
What are some natural gifts you can give to your partner?
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By Ché Blackwood
This weekend, step out of your comfort zone and learn something new by enrolling in a class with your partner. With a little research, you can easily find sites that connect you to local shops where you will learn to paint, make the perfect bottle of Merlot, or write a romantic poem. Whether you want to create a mouth-watering sushi roll or bowl the perfect game, there are plenty of classes available for couples to experience together.
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Recently engaged Rosie O’Donnell and Michelle Rounds enjoyed a date night in Miami this weekend. According to People, the couple went to a Zuma, a Japanese restaurant, where they shared king crab, pork belly skewers, Wagyu beef and yuzu key lime pie for dessert. After the date, O’Donnell tweeted, “The food was out of this world- and we had a blast- date night rocks.” A source tells People that the couple “radiated happiness.”
What are some ways to make your date night unforgettable?
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It seems as though Ryan Gosling brought in the New Year right with his two leading ladies by his side. After spending some quality time together earlier during the day on Sunday, Gosling and his mother, Donna, met up with Gosling’s girlfriend, Eva Mendes at an AMC movie theater in uptown Manhattan. A source told People that Gosling and Mendes seemed very happy as the trio hung out and went to the movies together.
How do you prepare to meet your partner’s parents?
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It’s a new year, and Fergie and husband Josh Duhamel might be considering making a new addition to the family. “Maybe, who knows?” the singer told People. “We’ll see.” As of right now, Fergie’s focus is on spending more time with her hubby of three years since she no longer has a schedule to follow everyday. “I’m looking forward to being home and not having to sleep in a different city or country every night,” she said.
What are important factors to consider before having children?
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It looks like Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly might be rekindling their 3-year romance, as they vacationed in Paris over the holiday weekend. The Yankees all-star and Charlie’s Angels actress stayed with friends while taking in some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. “They look very much in love, ” an observer told People. “They were always very, very close [and] very playful as a couple with each other.”
What are some ways to decide whether to rekindle a romance?
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As a gift for her man, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart spent $12,000 for two vintage guitars for Christmas. The Twilight star purchased the instruments from Norman’s Rare Guitars in Los Angeles’ Tarzana district on Dec. 23, according to UsMagazine.com. “She said ‘He’s gonna s–t when he sees them,'” said the shop’s owner, Norman Harris, of Pattinson’s potential reaction to the gift. The two guitars, a 1959 Fender Jazzmaster and a 1947 K&F Lap Steel, should be useful for Pattinson, as he plans on recording an album.
How do you decide what gifts to get your partner for special occasions?
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Stacy Keibler didn’t have to worry about where her New Year’s kiss was going to come from because she and boyfriend George Clooney celebrated the arrival of 2012 together with family and friends at their home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. People reported that, although the former Dancing With The Stars contestant and hunky actor kept things low key this holiday, they still participated in usual NYE festivities. “There will definitely be some dancing and drinking going on,” Keibler explained beforehand.
What are the advantages of celebrating holidays at home?
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Russell Brand and Katy Perry had a strenuous holiday season. Brand filed for divorce on Friday after 14 months of marriage, reports People. Rumors started circulating when Brand and Perry spent the holidays apart, with Brand in the U.K and Perry in Hawaii with friends. The couple were also spotted without their wedding rings in the days prior to the split. “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage,” said Brand in a statement. “I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.”
How do you stay on good terms with your ex during a very public divorce?
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Miami Heat basketball star, LeBron James, popped the question to his longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson at a New Year’s Eve dinner party at the Shelborne hotel in South Beach. According to People, the party was hosted by his Heat teammate Dwyane Wade and his girlfriend Gabrielle Union. It was a celebration not only of 2012, but also a belated birthday party for James. According to witnesses, James picked up the couple’s two sons and swung them around right after popping the question.
Where are some creative places to pop the question?
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It looks like Ashton Kutcher may already be moving on. The Two-and-a-Half Men actor, 33, was recently spotted in Italy with writer-director Lorene Scafaria and business partner Matt Mazzant for the holidays, reports People. Kutcher posted a photo of the trio on twitter with the caption, “Roman holiday with homies.” Kutcher’s ex-wife Demi Moore, 49, is vacationing in the Caribbean with daughter Rumer Willis.
What are some single-friendly getaways post-breakup?
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A new year is here, and you know what that means: Time to make a few resolutions! This year, try something different and make a list with your partner. Setting resolutions together is not only a fun weekend date idea but a great way to strengthen your relationship. Figure out what you both need to do as a couple to keep things moving forward. Then, write down your suggestions for each other and for yourself. Take Cupid’s relationship advice and make sure to commit to more quality time together.
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Pop sensation Katy Perry and actor husband Russell Brand spent Christmas apart this year. After a planned trip to Brand’s hometown of London, Perry ended up flying to Hawaii with some friends. According to UsMagazine.com, the couple had a major argument, which resulted in cursing at each other and storming off. Perry was spotted without her wedding ring while splashing in the Pacific Ocean, and Brand was seen catching up with old friends in a local pub in Coverack, Cornwall. Although the couple denied divorce rumors in November, trouble is threatening. “The split may come soon, but they are both so dramatic and volatile, the relationship could become great again,” says a source.
What are some ways to quickly move on from a fight?
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After splitting with her husband, Jesse James in 2010, Sandra Bullock did not rush back to work. In fact, she told the Associated Press, “I was perfectly content to be permanently broken.” And by broken she means not able to act. Director Stephen Daldry pushed for her to be in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and that finally changed her mind. “I honestly didn’t think I was in a place where I wanted to work or wanted to step out of where I was… I wasn’t prepared. But that opportunity was louder than my head,” she said according to People. “We had a great time. It’s no longer ‘selfish actress’ in the moment,” she says. “I wanted to have an amazing time with him and, fortunately, Mr. Daldry presented it. In every possible way, it was the best!”
How can your career help you move on after a breakup?
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By Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D.
When it comes to gifts, I am an expert–at receiving them. I love gifts of any kind … from other people. (No, I’m not going to buy myself a $285,000 pink Bentley like Paris Hilton did last year.) The problem is, when it comes to giving gifts, I am a nervous wreck.
Gift giving represents two things: (1) that you care about a person enough to give a gift, and (2) that you know a person well enough to give something that he or she will like. Mess one of those up, and it does some damage to your relationship.
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By Steven Zangrillo
With 2012 approaching fast, it’s time to plan the festivities!
Whether you’re hosting a party with a group of friends or having a romantic dinner for two in New York City, it’s important to plan ahead on this special evening. To get you started, we’ve outlined ten celebrity style activities that will ensure you have a 2012 celebration for the ages:
0 By Allison Pescosolido, M.A. and Andra Brosh, Ph.D.
When you think the milk in your fridge has gone bad, you look on the side of the carton for the expiration date. If the date of expiration has passed, you simply toss it in the garbage, and buy a new one.
Relationships can also have expiration dates, but unfortunately there is no stamp on your partner’s forehead that tells you it’s time to move on. As a result, many people stay too long in a sour relationship, which can be toxic and damaging for everyone involved.
Sometimes the last breath of a dying relationship happens early on, like with Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. In other situations it comes much later, like with Al and Tipper Gore. Deciding to stay in a relationship or get out is complicated. While there are no hard and fast rules about when it’s time to leave, here are a few tips to help you finalize your decision:
Related: When Is It Time To Break Up
