Interview by Sarah Batcheller. Written by Jenna Bagcal

We’ve all been on dates that have flopped miserably. Maybe they’ve even made us think, “What did I do wrong?” or “Why wasn’t he into me?” In this exclusive celebrity interview, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) professional dancer Karina Smirnoff and her best friend and manager Lindsay Rielly remind readers that these dating disasters happen to the best of us. In their new book We’re Just Not That Into You: Dating Disasters From the Trenches, which came out on Feb. 10, these ladies, along with some of their famous friends, share their perspective about relationships and love and prove that what seems like a bad date now may turn into a hilarious story that you’ll learn from later on.

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By Kelly Rouba for GalTime.com

TV dads, like Cliff Huxtable and Ward Cleaver, often made fatherhood look easy. They effortlessly juggled their work schedules so they could spend quality time with their children and, of course, they were always around to set their kids straight if they stepped out of line. While we all know parenting isn’t always as easy as it seems on TV, there are plenty of celebrity dads who’ve managed to set the bar pretty high when it comes to balancing fame and fatherhood as least as far as we can tell from the outside!

Life in the limelight can be hard, but there are some famous fathers who don’t let fame get in the way of fatherhood!

J.R. Martinez is putting his new baby, Lauryn Anabelle, before himself when it comes to his girlfriend, Diana Gonzalez-Jones. His wants and needs have been turned to a new focus, the baby. According to People, the Dancing with the Stars champion commented, “It’s not even about me. It’s about her. Feed her!” Having this new precious baby in his life has also made Martinez question why his father left him as a baby. “How could you leave this? That’s so hard.” The couple seems happy together and feels blessed to have welcomed a healthy baby into their lives.

What are some ways to support your partner soon after pregnancy?

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Actor J.R. Martinez was the proud winner of Dancing With The Stars, but he has even more to be proud about after his girlfriend, Diana Gonzalez-Jones gave birth to a baby girl. Martinez’s daughter, Lauryn Anabelle Martinez, came into the world weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. and is 21 inches long. “She has a couple of cute little freckles on her cheeks, a full head of hair and the cutest little lips,” the proud dad gloated to People. “It’s just amazing to see her, finally. She’s beautiful.”

What are some ways to prepare for having a girl verses a boy?

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Man’s best friend?  Meet Daddy’s little girl.  Season 13 winner of Dancing With The Stars, J.R. Martinez, is preparing his black lab for the arrival of his baby girl in May.  The actor and former U.S. Army soldier, told People that his lab, Romeo, is a loving pup and “totally human”.  Sounds like J.R. Martinez is going to be a great father.

How do you prepare your pet for the arrival of a new baby?

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2011 has been an exciting year for Iraq war veteran J.R. Martinez.  Just last month he won the coveted mirror ball trophy onDancing with the Stars.  However, it looks like 2012 will come with excitement as well, as Martinez and his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones are expecting their first child in May. According to People, Martinez says that the couple is “over the moon” about the pregnancy and consider it the “best gift we could get.”  The idea of being a father is just hitting Martinez, but there’s no doubt he’s excited.  Though he and Gonzalez-Jones are grateful for the blessings of 2011, they already know how 2012 is “going to top 2011” with a beautiful baby girl.

What are some ways to prepare yourself for fatherhood?

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