Reality star exes Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi may have been previously engaged after the 14th season of the Bachelor, but it turns out the two are definitely at odds when it comes to working together on the new season of Bachelor Pad 2. A preview shows an almost defeated Jake Pavelka asking to make an alliance with Girardi as a last resort to remain in the competition, according to UsMagazine.com. Girardi doesn’t seem very keen on the idea, though, since she is still hurt and is finally happy and moving on with her new beau Kasey Kahl. The pair are rumored to be looking for an apartment in Los Angeles together.

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Ali Fedotowsky is happy with her recent decision to delay her wedding to Roberto Martinez. According to UsMagazine.com, the couple was engaged in May of 2010 and one of the main reasons for putting off the nuptials was that her knee surgery in July, which made Fedotowsky unable to hit the gym. She wants to get in some good gym time before the big day … and she’d also like to walk (instead of hobble) down the aisle. Though the couple aren’t in a rush to get married, there could perhaps be a wedding next summer.

What are some good reasons to put off your wedding for the time being?

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By Lori Bizzoco

Can’t get enough of Patti Stanger and her millionaires?  Here at Cupid’s Pulse, we can’t either.  That’s why we were excited to talk to her about the upcoming premiere of The Millionaire Matchmaker.

This season, Patti and her team (Chief Operating Officer, Destin Pfaff, and his fiancée, Vice President of Matchmaking, Rachel Federoff), are back in her hometown of Los Angeles, ready to put their matchmaking skills to work to find love for those millionaires and one millionairess.  Newly-single and ready to step out into the dating world again, Patti not only is looking for love for her clients this season, but she is also on the prowl herself, looking for her very own “Mr. Right.”

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It appears as if Justin Beiber is extending his talents outside of music and into the matchmaking industry.  The 17-year-old singer has been trying to set up friend Kendall Jenner with his writer/producer buddy Julian Swirsky.  Her response, “Only if you and Selena Gomez join us.  Double date,” she tweeted Tuesday.  However, Jenner may not have time to date.  The Kardashian 15 year-old kid-sister will be the new face of Leah Madden’s summer 2012 swimwear campaign, Pirouette.

What are the advantages to trusting your friends to set you up on dates?

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Reality TV lovebirds, Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl really seem to love each other inside and out, according to People. Girardi may have felt she wasn’t pretty because of the size of her nose, but boyfriend Kasey Kahl says, “I honestly think she’s gorgeous and beautiful inside and out so it doesn’t matter to me.”  So even though her beau feels she’s perfect, he flew out to Houston to be with Girardi during her rhinoplasty in July.  As if that wasn’t sweet enough, Kahl also told Girardi,”I am here for you and I support you no matter what you want to do” after the surgery.  That’s true love right there.

How do you know when your partner loves you, for you?

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Going to the movies and dining in a nice restaurant can make for a great evening, but it can also make time pass by way too quickly.  After all, the best types of dates are the ones that last for hours and involve a lot of excitement.  Are you searching for a date idea that will consist of hours of fun?  Then feel the thrill of love in your relationship by visiting an amusement park with your significant other this weekend.
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Things are heating up again between the Palins and the Johnstons.  According to People, Mercede Johnston has been bashing the Palins. She accused Sarah Palin of using Levi Johnston as a “prop” for her 2008 presidential campaign.  She called Bristol Palin a “sociopath,” who planned her pregnancy, which she strategically announced when her mother joined John McCain’s campaign.  Mercede also claimed that Bristol’s and Levi’s engagement was part of the fabrication to prevent Levi from speaking out against the Palins.

What are some reasons not to have a child?

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The new season of Bachelor Pad recently premiered, and just as new reality stars are moving in for the cameras, reality TV stars Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl are looking for a pad to call their own.  According to People, the love birds are looking for a nest somewhere in Los Angeles. Girardi said, “We are looking at apartments and will take the next step in our relationship.”  Sounds like love is truly in the air for these two, who started dating several months ago and have been going strong ever since.

What are some ways to tell it’s time to move in together?

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By Sam Greenspan

There’s a fine line between thinking of innovative ideas for dates and ending up with disastrous thoughts for dates.  About five years ago, I happened to see that a circus from Mexico was here in Los Angeles.  I had a first date that night and took the girl to that circus, even though neither of us spoke Spanish.  I thought it was brilliant and would help us bond.  She got an “emergency call” from her “grandma” who had suddenly come down with “dying” and left after 45 minutes.  That’s a date backfire on a grandiose scale.

In my semi-bestselling book 11 Points Guide to Hooking Up, I have a list of 11 Dates That Will Brutally Backfire.  Because I blew through 25 percent of my allotted words for this guest post with that circus anecdote, I will only be able to relay abbreviated snippets of five of them:

1. Comedy club: Because somehow, every comedian on the planet has a built-in radar for a nervous couple on a first date.  It must be a side effect of cheap beer and mild depression.  Anyway, he’ll joke you guys right into never seeing each other again.

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Susan Sarandon is excited about daughter Eva Amurri’s engagement to the “fabulous” Kyle Martino.  The proud almost mother-in-law is not taking part in the wedding planning, however.  Sarandon told People that Amurri is “very smart and very organized” and that she “trust[s] her judgment.”  But that doesn’t mean she’s not assisting in other ways, from finding the right cake topper to advising Amurri on her gown.

What do you do if your parents don’t like the person you’re going to marry?

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Emma Watson has cast her spell on a new man. The Harry Potter actress, 21, was spotted smooching actor Johnny Simmons outside a Santa Monica L.A. restaurant on Thursday afternoon, according to UsMagazine.com. Simmons, 24, is Watson’s costar in The Perks of Being a Wallflower. According to an eyewitness, Simmons dropped Watson off at the restaurant to dine with friends, and they parted ways very cautiously. The pair “looked very loved up,” the observer said. “Holding and hugging each other for awhile and playfully kissing. They seemed very open and not trying to hide their affection.”

What are some things to consider when you’re dating a co-worker?

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Tori Spelling has taken her wedding planning to the next level by offering a helping hand to former 9021 co-star Shannen Doherty, according to People.  Spelling, who has been keeping busy with her new show Tori and Dean: sTORIbook Weddings, would like to help Doherty plan as part of a yet-to-be-titled WE TV series next year.  Spelling was approached by ET Canada about whether or not she would be interested in helping Doherty with her wedding, and Tori quickly replied “I’ll do the wedding” although she doesn’t know what kind of wedding she wants.  Whatever her friend may want, Tori Spelling is up for the challenge!

How can you include your friends in wedding plans?
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When it comes to celebrity couples and the media, the feuding couple is always more interesting than the happy pair. That’s probably why there are so many rumors surrounding lovebirds like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. The young couple decided to put these rumors to bed at the Teen Choice awards by arriving together and engaging in various public displays of affection, according to UsMagazine.com. Bieber even stated that he couldn’t wait to see his girlfriend perform, “Because she’s awesome!”

What are some ways to squash break-up rumors?

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By Cara Davis

Today’s brides and grooms aren’t settling for what has always been done.  They’re infusing creativity, personality, cultural trends and most of all, they’re having fun. They’re creating memorable experiences not just for themselves, but for friends and family who contribute to their big days.

Author and marketing guru Seth Godin recently spoke at a Chick-fil-A Leadercast about how the new normal is not normal at all.  People are questioning why we do things the way we do, thereby turning tradition on its head. It’s affecting all industries, including the wedding industry.

Here’s a look at eight alternative wedding trends that are popping up in 2011:

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After going through rehab and alcohol counseling in 2010, Scott Disick claims he’s been laying off the booze. But Kourtney Kardashian is worried that her baby daddy is reverting back to drinking. According to UsMagazine.com, in Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Disick had to fly to Las Vegas and reassured his girlfriend that it was for business, but the hot mama was concerned when she dropped him off at the airport and saw Disick’s friends drinking champagne.

How do you help your man with an addiction to partying?

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Jennifer Lopez could not be more relieved to be out of her seven-year marriage with Marc Anthony.  According to People, while Anthony called the split “painful,” J. Lo is at peace and moving on with her career.   The singer/actress’ two current major projects are shooting the movie What to Expect When You’re Expecting and renewing her contract as a judge on American Idol.

How do you deal with going back to work after a tough break-up?

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Christina Applegate’s new sitcom on NBC, Up All Night, mirrors that of her own life these days.  The show centers around a couple with a new baby trying to balance parenting with their careers.  Being a new mom herself, Applegate gave her thoughts on the topic to People.  “It’s a really hard thing to do because you miss them.  But I’m doing well,” said the 39 year old new mother, admitting that its “been so rough” since giving birth to her daughter Sadie Grace.  Though her career is important to her, Applegate admits, “Parenthood just changed me in the sense that nothing really matters but [Sadie].  None of it really matters.  The importance I placed on things prior to this moment, they don’t matter anymore.  All that matters is I get to go in there in the morning and see her face. She smiles at me and my life is better.”

How do you know when it’s time to go back to work after having a baby?

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Family man Mitch (Jason Bateman) and his best friend Dave (Ryan Reynolds), a swinger with minimal responsibilities, head out for a typical night of drinking.  When they wake up the next morning, instead of having a hangover, their lives became magically switched.  After experiencing each other’s day-to-day routines, they both work to find a way to switch back to their normal lives, attempting to cause as little damage as possible.  The Change-Up should have its funny moments, if you enjoyed movies such as The Hangover, Shanghai Knights and Wedding Crashers. Expect a fair share of crude moments, causing a date night to be either successful or awkward, depending on your tastes.

Is it okay to be jealous of your single friends?

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LeAnn Rimes is getting hit with the criticism that her weight loss may be the result of an eating disorder, even though she tweets every time she eats.  “LOVE Thin Mint Cookies!” she said in one such tweet, according to  Hollyscoop.  However, health expert Dr. Farid Zarif said that her weight drop could be due to stress.  Regardless, her new hubby, Playboy actor Eddie Cibrian, defended her honor by calling her body “perfect.”  “I think she looks wonderful,” he said.  “She is very healthy, and to me–perfect.”

How do you know when to defend your partner’s decisions?

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The old adage “birds of a feather flock together” is coming true when it comes to NBC New’s Peter Alexander and ABC anchor Alison Starling. The two are thrilled about their recent engagement, according to People. There were no teleprompters or cameras needed when Alexander popped the question to his future fiancee under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Talk about a story book moment! He did admit that he “fumbled” on a couple of lines, but fortunately she said “yes”. The couple met in 2001 while working at competing news stations in Seattle, and it has been loving memories ever since. The couple is currently planning a spring wedding .

What are the benefits of dating someone with the same career as you?

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With this great summer weather, it’s time to have some fun in the sun. What better way to do that than by getting wet and wild on the water?

Grab your boo and head out on the water for some great waves and fun. If you don’t have your own boat, why not rent one for the day? Head out to Montauk or take a ride around New York City to see some memorable sites, and cherish the time you get to spend with your love. Bring along some lunch or dinner to make your own romantic meal on the water.

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Ashley Hebert looked forward to introducing Ben Flajnik and J.P. Rosenbaum, the final two contenders on The Bachelorette season 7, to her family. Her whole family loved Flajnik, but Rosenbaum didn’t have the same luck. In fact, her sister was especially disapproving of her relationship and love with the contestant. The Bachelorette star told People, “What bothered me the most was not that she didn’t approve but how aggressive and unsupportive she was. All I needed at this point was someone to be supportive of whatever I was feeling…and she wasn’t.” Although she was crushed by her sister’s reaction, Hebert decided to take her opinion with a grain of salt: “I used her uncertainty to make me ask the questions I was scared to ask but by no means did it change the way I felt about him.” Hebert followed her heart and recently celebrated her celebrity engagement with Rosenbaum.

Hebert’s sister wasn’t thrilled about Bachelorette contestant Rosenbaum. What do you do if your family doesn’t support your relationship and love?

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Bride-to-be Kim Kardashian has been in the media a lot lately, due to her recent engagement to Kris Humphries. Well, she’s now being examined for what her wedding dress will look like.  Kardashian revealed Monday that Vera Wang will be designing her wedding gown, according to UsMagazine.com. “Vera has been a close family friend for a long time and we had talked about this moment for years,” Kardashian, 30, wrote on her blog.  “So when it came to picking my wedding dress designer, she was the first person I thought of. No one designs gowns the way she does!”

How do you make choosing a wedding dress a special occasion?

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Evidence is piling up!  Alexis Knapp’s baby girl just turned one month old, and the name of the child, born July 1^st, is Kailani Merizalde Phillippe Knapp.  Her middle name is the same as her mom’s.  Philippe’s last name is included on her birth certificate, suggesting the actor is most likely the father.  That said, the father section on the certificate is left blank.  According to People, Philippe was in the waiting room at the time of the delivery.

What are some ways to compromise with your partner on a baby name?
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