By Maggie Manfredi

Wedded bliss! According to UsMagazine.com, Lance Bass married fiance Michael Turchin in L.A. on Saturday, Dec. 20. The pair tied the knot at the Park Plaza Hotel and had a quick ceremony. For personal details, you can search the hashtag “#LanceLovesMichael,” which Bass used to show his excitement leading up to the big day.

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By Amie Greenberg, JD, MBA for Hope After Divorce

Here is a four-step process to help divorced families handle traditions and changes during the holidays.

P:  Planning and Positive New Traditions

• Planning the holiday schedule in advance reduces the chances for miscommunication and gives parents time to iron out any conflicts.
• Plan something special for the children over the holidays, so they have something to look forward to with each parent.
• Take some “me” time for you to rest, relax and recuperate.
• Focus on the positive aspects of these changes. Your children have two parents who love them and want to spend holiday time with them. Involve your children in planning and experiencing new activities and holiday traditions.

Related Link: Readying Your Single Self for the Holidays

A : Acknowledge Sadness and Differences

• Anytime there is a life-changing event, such as a divorce, family traditions and routines are affected. Children see the family unit as broken. Recognize and acknowledge that it’s sad that you won’t be together over the holidays.
• The disruption of holiday and family traditions is difficult. Children generally want to be with both parents during this special time of year. Help your children deal with these emotions by talking about the changes.

 C: Cooperation and Communication

• Try to cooperate with scheduling and have added flexibility which reduces conflict. If you can’t work it out, let it go.
• If possible, do something special with the children for the other parent. A simple card or dinner during the holidays sends a positive message to your kids.
• Allow the other parent to easily communicate by phone or Skype with the children over the holidays. A lack of communication during the holidays can lead to conflict. This is an easy way of co-parenting.

Related Link: How to Get Over a Broken Heart During the Holidays

E: Encourage and Empower

• Children often feel divided and torn in a divorce, so give your children permission to enjoy holiday time with the other parent. This way, children can look forward to spending time with each parent without feeling guilty.
• Encourage your children to talk about their feelings and give them say in what they want over the holidays.

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Amie Greenberg, JD, MBA has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Pitzer College. She has a JD from the University of La Verne, College of Law and an MBA from the University of La Verne College of Business and Public Management. She now practices family law in Beverly Hills, California. Amie and her mother Barbara Greenberg, MD, authored I Am Divorced … But I’m Still Me books after personally and professionally experiencing the impact of divorce. They recognized a need to acknowledge how children viewed their world before, during, and after divorce. Their hope is to help other families who are going through the pain of divorce. You can contact Amie for legal services at amiegreenberglaw.com. Follow her on Twitter @4childofdivorce. Amie is a contributing expert at Divorce Support Center and their Director of Community Outreach with her blog Divorce Corner™.  Amie also contributes as an advisory board member of Divorce Support Center. More information about the authors, their books, and their blog is available at http://www.AChildsViewofDivorce.com.

By Molly Jacob

Carols, presents, and mistletoe! Christmas is one of the best times of the year…and it can be the most romantic. What are some ways to spend this festive time with your loved one? While the 12 days leading up the Christmas are fun, it’s time to have an even better time getting into the holiday spirit with these 12 “dates” of Christmas:

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By Whitney Johnson

Celebrity mom Jenna Dewan-Tatum always looks her best on the red carpet, but she insists that getting ready at home is a bit more challenging since welcoming baby Everly 18 months ago. Her and her husband may be considered one of the hottest celebrity couples, but this celebrity mom is pretty down-to-earth when it comes to how she feels. According to People.com, the actress recently joked that she doesn’t know how other mothers leave the house with their makeup done, much less keep up with all of their products. “I’m like, ‘How does that happen?’ Everly will actually take it from me and go put it somewhere else,” she shared. “I’m like, ‘Okay, I need that makeup back.’ It’s a whole big circus in our household.”

This celebrity mom has to be creative with her baby to prepare for the day. What are some ways to entertain your child while you get ready?

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By Sherianna Boyle

Having a partner who tends to worry about the past and future can be both physically and mentally exhausting. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include fear, self doubt, dread, and negative thinking. Over time, this can take its toll on both partners. Relationships that start close and caring may become tense and hurtful.

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By Sarah Batcheller

Yesterday, UsMagazine.com confirmed that Verizon IndyCar series driver Graham Rahal and NHRA driver Courtney Force, who have been together since late 2013, got engaged on November 27th of this year. Rahal proposed to the “lady of his dreams,” as he called her on Twitter, while on vacation in Venice, Italy. The couple is commonly known as “racing’s power couple,” and both took to social media following the engagement to express how happy they were to spend the rest of their lives together.

What are some ways to incorporate a common interest in your engagement proposal?

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If you want to celebrate the holidays with your honey in a wholesome, sentimental way, then you’ve got to ditch your addiction to your phone! Dating coach David Wygant hilariously depicts the struggles of a couple with one partner stuck on their touch-screen device throughout every moment of the day. Watch and learn how detrimental it can be to your relationship. If you want to give your significant other the best gift this season, get off your iPhone and live in the moment!

Related Link: Five Ways to Get Your Partner to Put Down the Phone When You’re On a Date

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By Maggie Manfredi

They tied the knot! According to UsMagazine.com, Martina Navratilova and Julia Lemigova were married on Monday, Dec. 15. The private ceremony was held at Peninsula Hotel in New York. The tennis legend stated, “It’s just really odd. I’m 58 years old and I got married for the first time. It’s about time, right? Growing up as a gay woman, you just don’t think about that, but then about 10 years ago I thought, ‘In about 10 years, gay marriage will be legal,’ and here we are.” The model and grand slam title holder have been dating since 2006.

How do you know when you’re ready to marry your longtime love?

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Dating Expert from E!’s Famously Single  Talks About Breaking Up During the Holidays

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By Courtney Omernick

This week, it has been reported by UsMagazine.com that former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, better known as Mel B., has walked out on her husband of seven years, Stephen Belafonte. Worried fans began speculating that Belafonte abused Brown after she appeared on The X Factor without her wedding ring and seemed to have bruises on her face and arms.

What do you do to cope with emotional or physical abuse?

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Related Link: Abiola Abrams on How to Attract Love in Your Life

Remember that dating is never easy. Despite your heartbreak, don’t get discouraged and just stay focused on finding a healthy relationship with someone special!

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Cupid wants to know: How do you pick yourself up and move on after a breakup? 

By Maggie Manfredi

According to UsMagazine.com, Maleficent star Angelina Jolie only has the best things to say about 2014. She stated, “It’s been an amazing year. I married my love, my son [Maddox] became a teenager, and I got to bring [Unbroken] to the world.” Jolie is ready to be done with acting and focus on being behind the camera. We cannot wait to see what 2015 has in store for this super star and her family!

What are some creative ways to wrap up the year with your love? 

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By Courtney Omernick

When his wife unexpectedly tells him that she wants a divorce, Otto Wall must do his best to try and re-enter the dating scene…as a single dad in Goodbye to All That.

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By Katie Gray

America’s sweethearts, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, stepped out and got cozy on a stroll together with their three children in Los Angeles on December 11th. The perfect pair have been happily married for almost ten years. According to UsMagazine.com, Garner said of their date nights, “We’re boring parents, so we just play with the girls. “I’ll usually cook a meal for everyone, help them with homework; that’s usually our date night. Otherwise, he’s an amazing husband.” To which Affleck said, “My wife is an amazing and strong woman.”

What are three ways to keep the spark alive in your marriage? 

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By Shannon Seibert

Technology is useful but also very hindering. Sure, you like to know what the Twitterworld is up to on a daily basis, and you might miss out on what Karen had for lunch on Thursday, but sometimes, you really do need to step away from all things social media. Here’s a little piece of dating advice for this weekend: Turn off your distractions and spend time with your love away from all things digital.

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By Whitney Johnson

All good things must come to an end! According to UsMagazine.com, Slumdog Millionaire costars Freida Pinto and Dev Petal have called it quits after nearly six years of dating. In happier times, the adorable couple considered themselves “soul mates,” but a source confirms that they’ve been over for a while now. “Freida is single and happy,” another source adds. “Friends are setting her up.” Pinto even celebrated her 30th birthday in October with billionaire Siddhartha Mallya by her side.

How do you establish yourself as an individual after being part of a couple for a long time?

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By Sarah Batcheller

After over a year of dating, Leonardo DiCaprio and model Toni Garrn have ended their relationship.  According to UsMagazine.com, news of the split came shortly after the 40-year-old actor was seen leaving a Miami nightclub flanked by 20 women. DiCaprio has a history of dating models, and sadly, it looks like Garrn won’t be his happily-ever-after.

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By Dr. John Demartini

We have all read about happily ever after and other misleading fantasies in story books. Even in adulthood, most people buy into these childhood ideas. However, believing in these common myths will keep you from fully experiencing the riches that every relationship has to offer.

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By Marni Battista

The holidays are always an awkward time to start a relationship. There are few people who proclaim to be great gift givers and can wander through stores to pick out the perfect presents for everyone on their list. It’s difficult enough to give thoughtful gifts to close family and friends and not be swayed by the latest and greatest gadgets that everyone wants but aren’t necessarily thoughtful.

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Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Dating Coach Laurel House

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In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House chats with Expectation Hangover author Christine Hassler about soul mates and why she believes you don’t have only one. “Soul mates are anyone that we learn a lesson from,” Hassler explains. “We think our soul mate is this person who’s going to come and make our soul feel whole and complete, but that’s not the case.” She adds, “Your true soul mate is you. Anything you want from someone else is something you’re really yearning to give yourself.”

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By Maggie Manfredi

Hot, hot, hot! According to the latest celebrity news in UsMagazine.com, Hollywood couple Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs are really enjoying their beach time together. The two, in  board shorts and a bikini, shared a single beach chair while lounging and having drinks. FKA responded to being bombarded by the fans in The Guardian, saying, “I look uncomfortable because I am uncomfortable. But then it’s like, is this person in my life worth that? And he is, without question…In comparison to how happy I am. And how I feel with him. It’s 100 percent worth it.” 

How can you show PDA in a classy way like the hottest celebrity couples do?

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By Whitney Johnson

It looks like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are enjoying their time stateside so far! On Monday evening, the royal couple attended the Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game. According to UsMagazine.com, Prince William and Kate Middleton “got a standing ovation” when they took their seats during the third quarter, showing just how excited fans are to welcome the pair to New York City. Before the fourth quarter started, the pair met Hollywood royalty when Jay-Z and Beyonce walked across the court to say hello. After the game, they were introduced to players LeBron James and Kevin Garnett, who gave them a tiny jersey for Prince George.

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Related Link: Robert Manni on How to Get a Second Date

Ultimately, it’s a conversation between the two of you. Although you may be focused on sharing your feelings with your partner, be sure to listen to him in return. Pay attention to how he responds. If he says he’s just not ready, respect his wishes and be patient. However, if he says he doesn’t want to be exclusive with you, it may be time to move on.

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By Maggie Manfredi

Chris Brown handled his recent breakup with Karrueche Tran poorly…and nobody is shocked. According to UsMagazine.com, the former couple are taking to social media to release some of their emotions around the break up. She claimed she was mistreated, while he claims she cheated on him with Drake! Brown has nothing nice to say, so we kindly ask that he doesn’t say anything at all.

What do you do if your partner gets involved negatively with the law?

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