To celebrate one year of marital bliss, Dave and Odette Annable plan to head to attend their friend Beaver’s wedding.  “Marriage is going well.  It’s officially four puncture wounds with a steak knife to the kidney — I can survive.  I figured that out in the first year of marriage,” he said jokingly to UsMagazine.com at the What’s Your Number? premiere in Westwood, CA, last Monday.  Dave said that he and Odette, whose anniversary is October 10, generally plan to follow the tradition of buying a paper gift.  “I actually just asked her, ‘Wait, how do we do this?  Do you get me something?” he said. “‘Should we get pizza?  What’s the deal?'”  So long as he buys a gift, Dave said he’ll be in the clear.

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By Diamon Hall

Baseball season is winding down, but there’s a lot couples can learn from the game to help keep their romance alive.  In the beginning of a relationship, hardly anybody complains about romance, since you’re still on Cloud 9.  And if you don’t know how to keep things flowing, it can eventually start to die down the longer you’re together.  Here are five tips to rejuvenate and enhance you and your honey’s relationship and keep it as romantic as possible:

1. Relive your first date: Go back to where you started.  Have dinner at the very spot you had your first date and relive that moment.  Talk about the memories and the feelings you had at that point.  This is always a sweet way to score a home run with your honey.

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On top of Ne-Yo’s recently announced engagement, he and longtime girlfriend Monyetta Shaw are planning to welcome their second child into the world in October.  While waiting for their new born to greet the world, Shaw is spending her time opening a second boutique in Atlanta’s Buckhead district, Emaralyn and Ester.  When Ne-Yo’s first child was born, he gushed via twitter saying, “She’s healthy and happy.  Feels like I’m in luv for the first time,” and “Welcoming that lil’ girl to the world last night defined for me what ‘willing to kill and die for’ truly means.  My world, my life, all hers.”  It looks like this second baby will bring nothing, but happiness, too.

How do you balance pregnancy and an impending marriage?

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D.C. Housewives star Michaele Salahi tried to prove that true love never dies.  Sadly, it was at the expense of her current ex , Tareq Salahi.  Now, Michaele and Journey singer Neal Schon have picked up right where they left off after the rocker invited the reality star couple to his concert in Virginia not long ago.  E! Online reports that the pair have had a secret relationship via phone up until their recent reunion, as the two had met nearly 15 years ago originally.  The love-struck couple are excited to have finally revealed the nature of their relationship to the media.  Schon exclaimed, “I’m very happy, very happy after waiting for her for 15 years.”  Salahi admitted to dating both Schon and her ex-husband back in the late 90’s.  However, after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, she decided upon a more settled lifestyle with her now ex.  The two both remember the night of the concert as a whirlwind of emotions that ended in Michaele going home with her husband out of respect, but then packing up her belongings and heading out not even two weeks later.

How do you prove you’re in love to family and friends?

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David Arquette debuted a suave waltz during the season premiere of Dancing With The Stars on Monday night, according to People.  In the crowd cheering him on were none other than his ex-wife, Courteney Cox and their daughter, Coco.  Beaming from ear to ear, the two watched as Arquette’s performance was well received with a standing ovation from the audience and an array of praises from the judges.  “I really liked it.  There’s something about you,” raved Carrie Ann Inaba.  Judge Len Goodman agreed saying, “I was impressed.  You’re a dancer.”  To top off his amazing night,  the Scream actor took pride in his daughter’s presence, saying, “She is just so beautiful…She is the love of my life.”

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Has Ryan Reynolds moved on from America’s sweetheart, Sandra Bullock? According to UsMagazine.com, the Change-Up star and Olivia Wilde went out to lunch at Sant Ambroeus in NYC’s West Village on September 16. “He recently told her he has a crush on her,” Wilde’s friend said. A witness at the restaurant said, “She had minestrone, and they both got greens” on the date. After they went into an apartment building for two hours, “he briefly put his arm around her” as they walked through Tribeca, the witness added. Although a source close to the costars claimed that their lunch date wasn’t romantic, Wilde’s friend insists that “she’d go out him again.”

What are some creative ways to tell your crush you like them?

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By Dr. Karin Anderson, Ph.D.

The Question

You’re single.  You’d like to be in a relationship.  So, what’s the problem?

The Myth

Well, if you ask around, you’ll get plenty of input as to what you’re doing wrong.  Your friends insist you need to “get out there” more.  Your mother complains that you’re too picky.  Your coworker swears that if you just get online, you’ll meet “The One” in no time.

Or in some cases, your family and friends take it a step further.  While conducting a little arm chair psychoanalysis, they determine that the core issue keeping you lonely on Saturday nights is YOU.  You’re flawed, damaged–a dating disaster zone.  They say you’re alone because you keep messing up your relationships.  You’re too controlling or too passive; too intimidating or too low-key.  Too opinionated or too boring.

And even if your friends and family hold their tongues, the rest of society doesn’t.  Bookstores’ self-help sections preach the same rhetoric with titles like, Getting Married After 30: You Won’t Unless You Change and Ten Things to Fix Today to Meet “The One” Tomorrow.  Clearly, single people need to shape up or expect to live alone forever.

Really?

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Six years and six children later, Brad Pitt revealed his feelings toward his marriage with ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston.  Not holding back, Pitt described the once golden couple’s union as everything, but ideal, according to RadarOnline.  In an interview with Parade, he stated, “I wasn’t living an interesting life.”  He continued to explain, saying that he was “trying to pretend the marriage was something that it wasn’t.”   The actor went on to praise his current love, Angelina Jolie, as the best thing that ever happened to him.  Fans of the Aniston responded in outrage to after hearing Pitt’s comments about his life with the Friends star.  He then backtracked saying that his unhappiness had nothing to do with his ex.

How do you keep the drama about a past relationship to a minimum?

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Final curtain call!   Actors Lea Michele and Theo Stockman are no longer an item.   A rep for Michele told People, “They will always be friends.”  Why the break-up?  It seems after a year of dating, the relationship had simply run its course.  The couple were originally spotted at an April 2010 event in New York celebrating Time‘s 100 Most Influential People issue.

How do you know when a relationship has “run its course”?

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After five years and four children, Brooke Burke and David Charvet were able to keep their St.Burt’s wedding a secret.   Now, Burke is proud to say that she is Brooke Charvet!   The Dancing With The Stars host said that her new name will debut on the show.   Brooke told People what others thought of her taking David’s last name.  She said, “It’s been 50-50 from everybody, but I’m doing it!”

What are some reasons to take your new husband’s last name as your own?

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30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin skipped Sunday’s Emmy’s for a night out with his new girlfriend Hilaria Thomas. According to UsMagazine.com, the actor attended Tony Bennett’s 85^th Birthday Gala benefiting Exploring the Arts in New York City. The bash, which was held at Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, included Whoopi Goldberg, Bill and Hilary Clinton, Robert DeNiro, and of course Baldwin and Thomas were spotted packing on the PDA. “He had his hands all over [her] the entire night,” an eyewitness said. Another insider stated that Baldwin is committed to staying single, but his being so public with Thomas “makes me think it might be a little more serious.”

How do you prioritize when it comes to a relationship?

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By Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D.

Cheating.  Scandal.  Divorce.  Too often, celebrity relationships end as a result of one of these unfortunate scenarios.  Just this summer, George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis, J.Lo and Marc Anthony, Derek Jeeter and Minka Kelly, and Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez called it quits.  Even Buzz Aldrin and his wife of 23 years couldn’t make it last.

As celebrity breakups continue to provide headlines for the supermarket tabloids, we are sometimes left wondering, “Does anyone stay together, anymore?”

Fortunately, the answer is “yes.”  Celebrities who take “for better or worse” seriously may not make the headlines, but they are out there.  Two of those people are my aunt and uncle, Donny and Debbie Osmond.

Donny and Debbie were married in 1978 and have survived the highs and lows of show business together for 33 years.  I asked Debbie how she and Donny have made their relationship last when so many have failed.  In characteristic humility, she credits God and her family for helping to keep their relationship strong.  But she also has a few practical tips:

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Ryan Gosling’s nostalgia is keeping him off the dating market, reports Hollyscoop.  The Drive actor revealed in an interview that he is not currently dating, despite many rumors.  “There’s interest, but I’m in a committed relationship with film,” said Gosling.  “I’m giving as much to it as marriage.”  Gosling also mentioned his previous girlfriends, Sandra Bullock and Rachel McAdams, and said they were ” two of the greatest girlfriends of all time.  I haven’t met anybody who could top them.”

What are some ways to stay on good terms with your exes?

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After a birthday celebration Friday night, Marc Anthony spent a quiet Saturday alongside his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez and their twin children Max and Emme in Miami Beach.  “It looked like a fun family gathering at the pool,” a source told People.  “Everyone looked happy and festive.”  Anthony, who turned 43 Friday, celebrated at Club 50 at the Viceroy after his concert in the American Airlines Arena.  This was the second time the former couple were spotted together post-split.

How do you know how much to associate with your ex?

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Legendary sex symbol, Brad Pitt, recently opened up to People by pointing out reasons that being him may not always be so glamorous.  On longtime partner, Angelina Jolie, being criticized for her performance in The Tourist, the actor said, “Listen, man, if we’re that shallow-skinned, we shouldn’t be in here.  We’re used to being in the ring and taking some punches.”  Though he thought it was “sweet” that he and Angelina Jolie were mentioned in the lyrics of the song “Billionaire,” Pitt wasn’t thrilled that they used his name to rhyme with s**t.

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By Danielle Devorah of GalTime.com

When it comes to looks, women are typically more forgiving than men.  I tend to believe that the first thing that attracts a man to a woman is her looks.  On the other hand, a woman wants a man who comes off as intelligent, powerful, and strong.  That does not necessarily equate to “good looking”. I remember dating a guy several years ago who was a very well known male model.  On a scale of 1-10 this guy was an 11, for sure! He was tall, had a chiseled facial structure, strong arms.  I remember taking him to parties with me and even my male friends said, “Wow, he’s a good looking dude”. But, he was, well, dumb as a rock.  After a couple dates and many ridiculous conversations with him, I dumped him.  I no longer saw how gorgeous he was and just imagined him as an immature 15-year-old boy.  Years later, he actually married a very famous actress and ironically she’s very smart. I guess she didn’t need someone on her level and enjoyed the arm candy.

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Even superstars enjoy a shock. Alicia Keys threw her husband Swizz Beatz a surprise party for his 33rd birthday, reports UsMagazine.com. Many friends, including Carmelo Anthony and Lala Vasquez, joined the couple for the celebration at NYC’s High Line outdoor roller skating rink. Keys tweeted earlier in the week, “Happy birthday to the most INCREDIBLE man I know!  [Here’s] to a life of endless shining between us!”

What are some ways to make your partner’s birthday extra special?

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The party is over for Mark Ballas and Pia Toscano.  After a long heartfelt talk, the singer and the ballroom dancer have decided to call it quits.  According to People, the split was a mutual decision.  “They both decided with everything going on that they couldn’t give each other what would be fair,” said a source close to the former couple.  Though the relationship is over, Ballas and Toscano are both experiencing great career success.  Ballas is rehearsing for the next season of Dancing with the Stars and Toscano is finishing up a successful American Idol tour.

How do you keep career demands from ruining your relationship?

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By Deana Meccariello

Whether you’re out at a bar for the night or on a date, a man’s drink can tell you a great deal about him. Whether he orders an ice-cold brewski, a glass of fine wine, or a shot of hard liquor, we pulled together some interesting theories on what his drink just may say about his current mood and intentions. So, next time your date takes a sip of one of these libations, keep our tell-tale clues in mind:

Beer: When a man orders a beer, it can mean many different things. It really depends on the type of beer he orders. Generally, however, a man who orders a beer is out to loosen up and have a good time with friends.

Wine. A man drinking wine exudes class. Details are probably very important to him. If he takes his time selecting the perfect wine, he will take the time and care to impress you as well.

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This dramatic season of Bachelor Pad 2 has finally come to an end. In this week’s episode, the contenders performed with Cirque de Soleil’s Ka, Blake proposed to Holly, the winners were declared and the next Bachelor was announced. We had a chance to chat with our Bachelor Pad 2 experts, David Good and Natalie Getz, to see what their thoughts were about the season finale.

Kasey and Vienna did quite well in the final challenge, but ultimately didn’t get a chance to compete for the final prize. What are your closing thoughts on how they chose to play the game? Do you think they will remain together long-term?

He said: I think they played the game great! People can dislike them as a couple but they still controlled the whole show till the end. As far as a couple, I wish them the best but I don’t see it working out from what we got to see of them on TV.
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It looks like Eddie Cibrian isn’t afraid to let it known he has a thing for fashion.  LeAnn Rimes’ husband not only accompanied her to a Monique Lhuillier fashion show last week, but he routinely helps his wife pick out her clothes.  “I give her fashion advice all the time,” Cibrian, 38, told E! News.  Rimes chimed in, saying, “”We both have [given each other advice].  I think if we get each other’s approval, that’s all that matters.”

How does getting your partner’s advice help your relationship?

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Michael Stagliano, 27, may have won The Bachelor Pad, but he ultimately lost ex-fiance Holly Durst, 28, to fellow contestant Blake Julian.  Durst’s engagement to Julian was revealed to Stagliano on the show’s finale.  Putting that shocking news aside, our jars also dropped when we read the jilted bachelor’s statement to People, which read, “We were engaged and therefore I will always care about and love her so it makes me happy when she is happy.”  Way to take it like a man, Michael.

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Intimacy with a dash of elegance is the feel for Paul McCartney’s upcoming nuptials to fiancée Nancy Shevell. The wedding, taking place this weekend at McCartney’s farmhouse in England is the first of two celebrations the couple has planned. A source tells UsMagazine.com, “It will be a small intimate wedding.  It’s going to be very elegant and classic.” With an engagement ring worth $650,000, it’s no surprise that the pair’s up close and personal ceremony will be nothing short of sophistication. Hopefully McCartney’s third marriage holds, as he’s dealt with the death of one spouse and an extremely public divorce with the other.

Is a small intimate wedding for you?

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Stacy Keibler told People just what she thinks of her new beau George Clooney on Friday at the premiere of his new film, The Ides of March … “Everything!” she said.  That said, the fresh duo is taking baby steps into the public eye together.  For example, rather than walking the red carpet arm-in-arm, Keibler and Clooney attended an after party with friends at the Deq Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton where they were seen chatting and laughing.  One party goer said, “They have good chemistry, and she can hold her own with the boys.  They both can equally be the life of the party.”

How do you know when to take your romance public?

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