Reality television star, Kendra Wilkinson, has opened up about the status of her marriage after discovering her husband, Hank Baskett had been unfaithful. The Kendra On Top star explained that she is not ready to call it quits, though she hasn’t fully forgiven him yet, according to UsMagazine.com. In an interview on Access Hollywood Live, she said, “Life is too short. And this man who I loved for six years, I believe deserves – and everyone around us – everyone knows that this man deserves a second chance if he did make a mistake. And right now I’m working that out.”
How do you know whether to give your partner a second chance?
In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House talks about what it means to decide to fall in love. If you keep going out with great people but you’re just not feeling it, it might be because you’re choosing not to be open and available. “You have to decide to open your heart. You have to decide to be vulnerable. You have to have conversations that express vulnerability,” she explains. Otherwise, your relationships will continue to be one-sided. Listen up for more great dating advice!
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On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to dating coach Tripp about how to communicate effectively with a man. As every woman knows (and has been told time and time again), communication is key in any relationship. Here are Tripp’s best three tips for talking to your guy: be direct; be clear and don’t beat around the bush; and never assume. Watch the video above for more great advice!
Brad Pitt recently discussed marriage to Angelina Jolie. Photo: Laurence Agron / PR Photos
By Maggie Manfredi
Love is in the air for Hollywood’s favorite hunks! According to UsMagazine.com, Brad Pitt believes that marriage is more than just a license, which isn’t a surprising opinion considering he recently tied the knot with long-time celebrity love and mother of their children, Angelina Jolie. Pitt commented on actor friend, George Clooney, in light of his Hollywood relationship and rather public celebrity wedding celebration, saying, “Well, you know, George is extremely accessible. He’s one of our best representatives. He’s funny as sh-t. He’s a joy to be around. I guess maybe I’m more of a miserable b–tard. I’m a bit of a loner, you know? I’m more quiet by nature. And coming from hillbilly country, I’m probably more reserved.” Lately, Pitt has been backing off from his acting career to spend more time with his celebrity love and family.
Now that George Clooney is a married man, a lot will change between him and his celebrity love. What are three ways a relationship changes after marriage?
…it’s impossible to have genuine, solid, meaningful relationships with other people if we don’t think much of ourselves.
During an interview this week, I found myself talking about how important the relationships we have in our lives are. And as we talked, we brought up the fact that the relationship we have with ourselves is, by far, one of the most important ones we can have. Why? Because it’s impossible to have genuine, solid, meaningful relationships with other people if we don’t think much of ourselves.
In the United States, over fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. It’s no surprise then that what it means to be married has been redefined through the catalyst that is modern society. These days, it seems as if everlasting love is no longer a reliable factor in the equation for a long-lasting marriage. Luckily, CupidsPulse.com had the opportunity to interview two marriage experts in order to shed light on how to have a successful relationship in today’s world.
The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels is a book that looks underneath the surface of modern day marriage in order to save couples from the increasing divorce rate. Therapist Susan Pease Gadoua and journalist Vicki Larson join together to not only bring insight to what it means to get married more consciously but also to offer specific models of non-traditional marriages, such as marrying for financial stability. With personal experience in the field of broken relationships, the authors are the perfect pair to help guide others to a successful marriage.
Kris Jenner officially files for divorce from Bruce Jenner. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
By Amanda Boyer
According to UsMagazine.com and the L.A. Superior Courthouse, Kris Jenner is ready not only for a new season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but a new chapter in her life. After 22 years of marriage to Bruce Jenner, she officially filed for divorce from him on Monday, Sept. 22. Kris stated, “We are happier this way.”
How do you know when it’s time to end your marriage?
On this week’s Single in Stilettos video, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to passionate living coach and author Abiola Abrams about how to flirt with men. She shares more than just external flirting tips and describes bombshell flirting as exuding positive, feminine energy. Here are her tips for working on your inner flirt game: be tuned into your inner receptivity; flirt with everyone; imagine yourself as a magnet; and expect a male miracle. When you change your energy, true love will come your way!
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson do not want more kids. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton / PR Photos
By Maggie Manfredi
Mrs. Johnson is perfectly smitten! According to UsMagazine.com, singer and actress Jessica Simpson (now formally Jessica Johnson) is happy with NFL hubby Eric Johnson. The mother of two commented on their relationship, saying, “We have felt like ever since we got married, we’ve been kind of living on this honeymoon…Life is better, but we don’t toast every morning with champagne.” They are perfectly content and are done having kids, according to Simpson.
What are some ways to know it’s best not to have more kids?
The saying goes that the best way to a person’s heart is through their stomach: Take this weekend to satisfy your sweet tooth with new recipes and make sweet treats with your honey. Together you can indulge in sweet treats and indulge in each other.
In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House discusses your must-have relationship mantra. “‘Here I am.’ That’s it!” she shares. “Not ‘Here I am — am I good enough?’ or ‘Here I am — do you like me?’ It’s confident. It’s comfortable.” If you don’t recognize your own value and worth, then you can never expect a man to do so. Remember that you can only be who you are — and someday, you’ll find a partner who loves you for you.
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It’s safe to say that psychologist and author Michelle Skeen is an expert when it comes to addressing fears. In her new book, Love Me, Don’t Leave Me: Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Building Lasting, Loving Relationships, she provides readers with powerful, enticing tools to handle a multitude of relationship fears, specifically that of abandonment, and details the ways in which these fears stem from early experiences. Thought-provoking and inspiring, Skeen encourages readers to realize what’s holding them back in order to reach their full potential as a partner.
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima chats with New York City Gal blogger Melissa Braverman about tips for women dating in their 30s. The ladies discuss: the biggest challenges you face as a single woman in your 30s; how to navigate those challenges; the pressure to “settle down” by a certain age; what to do if you get discouraged with dating; and how to stay motivated in your search for love.
Kathy Wakile first captured our hearts as a cast member of Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ), and now, she’s enchanting our taste buds with her dessert line Dolci Della Dea and her cookbook Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts That Keep Life Real Sweet, which was released on September 2nd. Earlier this week, the reality TV star did a book signing at the Boulevard Books & Cafe in Brooklyn. In our celebrity video interview, we got the latest scoop on her decadent desserts, the upcoming season of RHONJ, and life at home with her family.
Eight months into what has been somewhat of a controversial relationship, Khloe Kardashian and rapper boyfriend French Montana are taking a break, according to UsMagazine.com. Montana was previously scrutinized by Khloe’s family and fans when he admitted he was capitalizing on all the attention he began to receive when he started dating the youngest of the Kardashian princesses. Now, he is apparently behaving in too much of a needy and dependent fashion, as Khloe has decided to take a breather from their intense relationship.
How do you know when you need to step back from a relationship?
Well, I could tell you to just come right out and tell her she’s beautiful. But to me, that lacks the emotional depth a woman wants. Most women have a day each month, if not several days, where they find themselves more insecure than usual about their looks. They constantly compare themselves to others and make themselves feel bad. Men don’t necessarily do that. We’ll go to the gym, look at another guy, and say, “Boy, I wish I was built like him.” Then, we’ll shut it off in our brain and carry on with what we’re doing. Women, though, stand next to each other in Zumba and start to get angry or sad because they feel inadequate.
So here are the five best ways to make a woman feel her most beautiful — any time and any place.
The final two couples soak in the finality of the dramatic season. Photo courtesy of Michelle Money's Instagram.
By Ann Luther
The Bachelor in Paradise finale did not disappoint. Host Chris Harrison promised us drama, and as always, he delivered. In the end, it came down to three couples: adorable Sarah Herron and Robert Graham, solid Lacy Faddoul and Marcus Grodd, and wild cards Michelle Money and Cody Sattler. Then, Harrison rolled in with overnight date cards for the love birds, giving them time to work it out (and work it out) before the final day in paradise.
After the dates, Herron and Graham broke up and headed home. Of course, Faddoul and Grodd emerged from their room as engrossed as ever. And by a huge surprise, Money, who entered the date as unsure as one can be, and Sattler, both glowing, sauntered into the hut “satisfied” and “sore.” Money even gushed, “I have a boyfriend!”
Cody Sattler and Michelle Money share a moment on set after the final rose ceremony. Photo courtesy of Michelle Money’s Instagram
After Money and Sattler exchanged roses, a very nervous Grodd took his girl down to the beach and proposed! Faddoul said yes, and they formally accepted each other’s last roses. With intrigue and endings that happy, it’s no wonder BIP has already been green-lighted for a sophomore season.
Intertwined in all the twists and turns of the episode was the internal struggle within Money to accept the love that Sattler was offering not only her but her young daughter too. The personal trainer was so sweet and patient with her as she hesitated throughout most of their time together. The Utah hairstylist said in interviews that he wasn’t the type of guy she usually pursued. She also expressed feelings of being overwhelmed by how quickly his feelings progressed and how strongly he came on. It really wasn’t until her last moments on camera that she decided to go all in.
Now that the season is over, everyone can see that she is elated with her man. Money’s Twitter and Instagram accounts are flooded with pictures of the two of them along with her daughter. She captioned one sweet photo with, “Soooooo in love with @cody_sattler and so happy I can finally talk about it!! This man has changed my life!! I am a better woman because of him!!! I am the luckiest girl in the whole world!!” As she told UsMagazine.com, “I’ve never met anyone as amazing as Cody. I never thought someone like him existed. It’s been such a beautiful surprise.”
Michelle Money and Cody Sattler pose with Money’s daughter, Brielle. Photo courtesy of Michelle Money’s Instagram.
This got us thinking. In real life, we often end up with a partner who we never saw in our lives. We all have our types — the fellows we’re drawn to and keep falling in and out of relationships with until one day, we meet someone different. It’s always the “this one is so different” that ends up turning into “he’s The One.” So how do you know when to ditch your type and just go for it with the divergent dude? Here are three things to consider:
1. You’re so over it: When the guy that is so up your alley lets you down just like all the others that came before him, it’s time to mix it up. There is no need to keep torturing yourself with men just because they match your typical criteria. There are so many guys out there waiting for you!
2. You’re in a slump: If you haven’t been seeing anyone special for a while, it might be because you’ve boxed yourself in. When you look outside those boundaries, things will start to change, for better or worse. The point is: They’re changing. You’re getting out there and learning things about yourself that you may have forgotten because you unknowingly cut yourself off from all of those other fish in the sea.
3. He’s right there: Just like Money realized, someone could be right in front of your face, begging you to see them. Maybe you friend-zoned him ages ago; maybe he even gets under your skin a little bit; or maybe you met him yesterday and automatically wrote him off. Whatever the excuse, tell that voice in your head to pipe down and leap into his arms. Most likely, he will catch you and never put you down.
Follow Michelle Money on Twitter @MoneyMichelle. The second season of Bachelor In Paradise will premiere during summer 2015 on ABC.
…we see a few redeeming qualities and think we’ve found The One. Well, let me tell you — some of us have found The One more than once!
What is it about us humans that we believe in order to be truly happy we need a significant other in our lives at all times? I think more of us need to work on being okay with being alone — at least until we know we’re ready for the kind of relationship that will truly add to our own individual happiness. Now, you know me: I always try to keep a dose of positive attitude in everything I write. So today’s message may come across as a bit of a downer, but I believe it is too important, so I’m going to go for it.
Linda Carroll has accumulated an abundance of knowledge when it comes to the meaning of true love and how to find it. The Oregon native has utilized her Masters of Counseling in therapy and group settings throughout New Zealand. She now travels with her veterinarian husband around the world to counsel couples and offer her advice through retreats and seminars. She teaches people how to effectively communicate with one another so a complaint doesn’t mature into a criticism or a misunderstanding doesn’t deter the relationship. In her third book, Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love, she depicts love as a process with many everlasting cycles. CupidsPulse.com was able to catch up with the author about her recent release!
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to writer, speaker, and romance artist Zan Perrion about what makes a woman irresistible to a man. Here are five qualities that Perrion says will make a man fall in love: a woman with a certain grace and elegance that implies beauty on the inside and out; someone with a feminine spirit; a woman who inspires him to be the best version of himself; someone who is supportive; and a woman who is completely devoted to him. Watch the video above to find out more about the importance of these traits!
Living with your significant other is a blissful thing. When you’re in love, it’s great to come home to each other after a stressful day of working and wake up next to each other each morning. Sharing the bed makes for cozier nights; not to mention, sharing responsibilities makes things a lot easier on both of you.
Reality eventually sets in though. At the end of these long days, you still want some things to belong to just you. After a couple months of being able to snag his comfy t-shirt whenever you want, it’s not so fun when you realize he’s been using your favorite bath towel to dry the floor or your expensive shampoo as his body wash. Cupid is here to dish on what’s good to share and what’s good to keep separate:
You all have experiences in life that are so private that you choose to only reveal them to a small group of close confidents. But when you start a new relationship, one of the dilemmas you’ll face is: When is the right time to share your personal secrets with a new love? Sharing your private life can be somewhat anxiety-inducing, whether it regards a previous relationship, a health issue, or a family problem. It takes a lot of guts to share your secrets with your partner with the hope that they are trustworthy enough to embrace what you’re telling them with an open heart and no judgement. Below are four things to consider before disclosing yourself:
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to Robert Manni, dating coach and author of The Guy’s Guys Guide to Love, about how to know if the man you’re dating is The One. Here are five signs that he’s not your soul mate: He’s too jealous; he overindulges when it comes to drugs or alcohol; he has different views than you about money; he doesn’t want to be around your family; and he’s abusive in some way.
