By Stephanie Sacco

The rumor mill is at it again for another celebrity couple. The celebrity news surrounding this pair reportedly was that Christie Brinkley split with John Mellencamp due to his “hellbent political opinions and redneck ways.” Brinkley slammed the rumors involving her ex saying, “John and I are actually both patriotic Americans who do our fair share of working to bring Americans together.” According to UsMagazine.com, she admitted the real reason for their break-up. She said, “As to the problem John and I faced, it’s just mileage.” Their long distance relationship turned this pair into celebrity exes.

This celebrity news has us wondering about the truth. What are some ways to keep politics from affecting your relationship negatively?

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By Ann Luther

After more than three years together, Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp have ended their relationship. Ryan has been living in New York, while Mellencamp has been staying on a farm in Indiana. A source tells UsMagazine.com that “the distance got to be too much” for the couple. Best of luck to both of them as they go their separate ways!

What are some ways to cope with long distance in your relationship?

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It looks like singer John Mellencamp is starting the new year as a single man.  After 18 years of marriage, Mellencamp and his wife Elaine have decided to call it quits.  According to People, the pair met in 1991 when supermodel Elaine Irwin was hired to pose on the cover of Mellencamp’s ‘Whenever We Wanted’ album.  No concrete reason has been given for the split, but Mellencamp’s spokesperson Bob Merils told The Hollywood Reporter that they “are proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with their accomplishments both as parents and as a family” and that “they will continue to raise their two children in Indiana, but have decided to call it a day as a couple.”

What are ways to get out there after a long marriage ends?

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