Dating & Relationship Tag Archive: Relationship Advice
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By Amanda Boyer
After welcoming their now 11-month-old son Elijah last year, Glee star Heather Morris is engaged to longtime boyfriend Taylor Hubbell, according to UsMagazine.com. No surprise that the actress was “beaming when spotted wearing her engagement ring.” Morris exclaimed back in 2011 that she was ready to marry Hubbell and have kids with him. Fast forward three years later, her dreams are coming true!
How do you celebrate your engagement with family and friends?
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The opposite sex doesn’t have to become off limits just because you’re in a relationship. In fact, it’s just as healthy to maintain friendships with the opposite sex as it is with the same sex. There is a line though, and it can be crossed — very easily — if you’re not careful. Being too friendly can compromise your relationship, even if you don’t mean to offend your significant other. Always think about how you would feel if your beau did the same thing with his opposite-sex friends. Follow Cupid’s advice so you can carefully walk the line:
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By Amanda Boyer
Sean Lowe has taken his love for wife Catherine Giudici, who he met on season 17 of The Bachelor, to a new level. While the famous couple often posts sweet Instagram photos of each other, this time, the Texas native published a blog post on his Patheos page titled “Caught in Her Web.” As reported by UsMagazine.com, he shared how and when he first fell for Giudici as well as the things about her that he loves most, ending with, “So in conclusion, my wife is hot and I’m in love.” After seven months of marriage, the celebrity couple is still very much in the honeymoon stage.
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By Amanda Boyer
So maybe they are on-again? According to UsMagazine.com, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez look like it! On Monday, August 25th, the couple was spotted out to dinner at Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood by some fans taking pictures. Later the following day, Bieber also posted a picture of Gomez on his Instagram and then quickly deleted it. On Wednesday, August 27th, Bieber uploaded another photo of him and Gomez together cuddled up in Canada. According to sources, this pair is getting close and spending a lot of time together again.
What are three important conversations to have before reuniting with an ex?
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By Jennifer Ross and Laura Seaman
Perhaps your one-year dating anniversary is coming up. Or maybe you’ve just gotten engaged and announced it publicly. You may even be making your wedding arrangements; deposits have already been given. Almost all your friends are envious of your relationship. Yet deep inside, you have a nagging suspicion that something’s just not right. The feeling started out small, probably as a momentary thought that you perceived as ridiculous and quickly dismissed. However, with every passing day, this “ridiculous thought” continues to creep up at different times, and you find it worrisome. Don’t fret — you’re not the first one to experience this issue!
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You’ve won over the guy, but winning over his family is even more daunting. While your feminine wiles and witty repartee may have tugged at his heartstrings, making a killer first impression and getting the stamp of approval from those closest to him takes a slightly different strategy. Much like a first date, the first time you meet the family doesn’t always elicit fireworks. But there are ways to prepare, calm your nerves, and set the stage for a wonderful relationship with your fella’s loved ones. So take a deep breath and let these five Dating with Dignity tips help you relax:
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1. Understand his family landscape: Relationships between family members are often the most deeply rooted and intricate of them all, so gaining a solid understanding of existing tensions or unconventional family arrangements beforehand will save you from surprise. Schooling yourself on your boyfriend’s step-siblings or tense background with his aunt will eliminate awkward situations and allow you to navigate some major conversational pitfalls.
2. Learn their likes: Ever fretted before a first date about what the two of you will talk about? You may be experiencing similar anxiety before meeting the family, but in this case, you have your boyfriend to help you prep. Don’t be shy about pumping him for information about the personalities and interests of those you’re about to meet. Not only will you naturally engage in more thoughtful and free-flowing conversation, but your genuine interest in your partner’s loved ones will score you brownie points with him too.
3. Avoid controversy: No matter how vehemently you and your partner may agree on certain hot button issues, it’s best to err on the side of caution when meeting his family. Sensitive subjects like politics or religion carry with them scores of touchy nuances that could make the conversation treacherous. If you’re worried a certain subject might come up, plan to pre-vet opinions on the issues in question with your boyfriend beforehand in case you need to prepare a PC response or gently nudge him in the ribs to jump in and change the subject.
Related Link: Meeting Your Partner’s Family Over the Holidays
4. Mind your manners: Hold that sailor’s tongue, roll up the sleeves of your sensible yet stylish cardigan, and start setting the table. Your language and overall interaction with his family members will all roll into one well-formed opinion of your character. Of course, don’t go overboard with the manners or sensible clothing to the point where you feel stiff and unnatural. You just want to create a sterling (and well-deserved) first impression.
5. Be yourself: You probably saw this one coming: The best way to succeed in any social situation is to relax and let others get to know the real you. Any time you find yourself getting nervous, remember that the whole reason you’re meeting these people in the first place is because your mate is enamored with you. The more naturally you act, the more likely his family will follow suit.
Marni Battista, founder of Dating with Dignity, is an expert dating and life coach with a 10-step system to manifesting love for yourself and others. You can contact Marni at marni@datingwithdignity.com.
0 On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to Ms. Solomon, who became a dating coach after she realized that dating came easy to her. She didn’t understand why so many women were complaining about finding love…and in today’s video, she shares some of her secrets with you. So what is the one thing that men want? Fun! It’s really that simple. Here are four ways that you can be more fun: learn how to flirt; be adventurous and spontaneous; radiate a positive attitude; and keep conversation light-hearted.
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By Tammy Greene for Hope After Divorce
Let’s face it: Life is crazy! Trying to keep up with the hustle and bustle of each day is overwhelming: work, family commitments, school, soccer, dance classes, friends, health, birthday parties, holidays, babies, and so on. Sometimes, we look back on the week and wonder where it went. One of the challenges you might face, as a result of this stress, is staying connected to your spouse. Putting your relationship on the back burner can quickly breed cracks in the foundation of marriage — and a cracked foundation can often be difficult to repair.
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By Sarah Batcheller and Laura Seaman
When you walk down the aisle and say “I do” to the person you love more than anything in the world, the thought furthest from your mind is divorce, and yet it ends roughly half of all marriages in the United States. It happened to Christina Pesoli, a breakup coach and relationship expert. In her new book Break Free from the Divortex: Power Through Your Divorce and Launch Your New Life, she helps those going through the pain of a divorce find their way out of the spiraling hurt and confusion. CupidsPulse.com had the pleasure of interviewing Pesoli about her experiences and her book, which was released yesterday, August 26th.
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By Laura Seaman
Dating someone who is divorced is one thing, but dating someone who is currently going through a divorce is another. This person is still technically married, even if it might not see it that way. Every divorce is different, though. Some couples have all out wars over anything and everything, while others decide that they’re better off as friends than partners. Some pairs have kids while others may not. If you’re considering a relationship with a person who is getting divorced, you need to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.
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Interview by Lori Bizzoco. Written by Shannon Seibert.
Fans recognize Jesse Kovacs from season five of The Bachelorette, where he fought for Jillian Harris’s heart, and season one of Bachelor Pad, where he caused drama with ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Kitt. Now, he is standing at another rose ceremony, waiting to see if he will get a rose on Bachelor in Paradise tonight. “It’s funny because, during this rose ceremony, I was sick as hell. I don’t think they show it, but I was off in the jungle puking my brains out,” Kovacs tells us in our celebrity interview. “So I wasn’t even concerned about getting a rose.”
Related Link: Former ‘Bachelor Pad’ Exes Elizabeth Kitt and Jesse Kovacs Offer Advice on Dating and Love
Arriving in Tulum, Mexico this week, his first date was with Jackie Parr (Sean Lowe’s season). He knew nothing about the format of the show; he did, however, know that it was worth it if finding relationship and love was a possibility. “It’s all about the experience for me,” he shares. “If you’re open-minded, you can meet someone anywhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s on reality TV or if you’re in the coffee shop, at a bar, or at the post office.”
What wasn’t aired is that Robert Graham pulled him aside and gave him a brief rundown of the situation. “I did know that Marquel and Jackie went on a date but still felt confident that she would want to go on a date,” he confirms. He also says that everyone was super nice and inclusive. “Graham Bunn and I pretty much hung out the entire time,” he adds.
When the winemaker first got to the island, he had three or four days of date after date after date and then a rose ceremony, leaving him with little free time to get to know any of the guys except for his roommates. “I’m talking with the guys in my hut as if I were talking to any of my buddies about a girl I was seeing, totally not realizing that there were microphones in the ceiling,” he reveals. “Certain things were relayed back to the girls — and of course, guy talk isn’t always meant to be shared.”
Related Link: ‘Bachelorette’ Star Marcus Grodd Is Engaged to ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Costar
Teasing his storyline further, he admits that something happens that leads to tension between him and one of the guys. Plus, he gets mixed up in a big misunderstanding that causes him to head home early. “That will all come out later,” he assures us. He says that he looked like the bad guy, although he was telling the truth about what happened.
Despite everything, Kovacs doesn’t have any regrets and speaks highly of his experience. “It is what it is. Realistically, I should’ve known better.” Given he walked into a similar storm between AshLee and Clare, we had to get his opinion on the situation with the ladies. “I definitely feel like AshLee is always concerned about how she will be portrayed,” the reality TV star says. “Her edit or cut was the most important thing to her. I noticed this right away.”
He may not have found a relationship and love on Bachelor in Paradise, but we do know is that he had a serious girlfriend since viewers last saw him on Bachelor Pad. “She was in San Diego, and I was living in Los Angeles. We spent every weekend together — we’d go to the beach, and I’d bring a bottle of wine,” he candidly shares. “We moved in together, started a business, and then split up seven months ago.”
Outside of the show, Kovacs tells us that he isn’t looking to settle down again anytime soon. Instead, he’s staying busy with his entrepreneurial endeavors. He recently opened a lounge called Liquid in downtown San Diego, and he’s still managing Kovacs Brothers Wine with his brother. “We have some wine that we’re probably going to release in early September, and then we’re going to be harvesting again,” he says of what’s next.
You can keep up with Jesse on Twitter @JesseAKovacs. Be sure to tune into Bachelor in Paradise on ABC on Mondays at 8/7c!
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By Kaley Allard
Recently, there have been rumors swirling that power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z were headed for splitsville. As reported by E! Online, the two put that gossip to rest when they kissed at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards as the rapper presented his wife with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Beyoncé thanked God, her daughter Blue Ivy, her husband, her fans, and MTV for this award and couldn’t hold back the tears.
What are some ways you can support your partner’s career?
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By Kaley Allard
Women around the world wept when the news of Adam Levine’s engagement and wedding was announced. The Maroon 5 lead singer is easy on the eyes, so it’s surprising that it took someone so long to nab him! As reported by UsMagazine.com, The Voice coach and his Victoria’s Secret model wife Behati Prinsloo attended the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in their first official outing since they said their vows earlier this summer. The pair were gorgeous and looked so in love as they strolled down the red carpet. We wish them a lifetime of happiness!
What are the pros of being a married couple rather than just being in a relationship?
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By Kaley Allard
Miley Cyrus may have been all about having fun at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, but this year, she was strictly business. The latest celebrity news cites that in order to raise awareness about youth homelessness and promote her fundraising campaign, she brought a homeless man named Jesse as her date. When Miley’s hit song “Wrecking Ball” took home the Video of the Year award, she let Jesse take the spotlight and give her acceptance speech. Cyrus was brought to tears by his speech, and instead of hitting up post-VMA parties, the duo headed to In-N-Out Burger to celebrate, according to UsMagazine.com. She posted an adorable photo on Instagram to commemorate the evening. While her twerking days may not be over, at least Cyrus is taking a break and advocating for causes that are truly important to her. This celebrity news melts our hearts!
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In the latest celebrity news, UsMagazine.com reported that Jennifer Lopez was able to spend some quality time with her celebrity ex Casper Smart last night at the VMA’s. He sat in front of her at the award show, and they were spotted sharing Skittles and talking. Their celebrity relationship may have ended, but it’s clear that these two are maintaining a good friendship.
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By Ann Luther
London Rose Daly has officially arrived! Carson Daly and Siri Pinter welcomed their third child on Wednesday, August 20th. London Rose is joining her two older siblings, Jackson James, 5 and Etta Jones, 23 months. Daly told UsMagazine.com, “Watching Jack and Etta meet their new sister was like watching a scene in a movie, directed by God.” It’s a wonderful life in the Daly-Pinter household!
How do you introduce your new child to your older children?
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Many of us may have the tendency to occasionally let our trust issues get the better of us, and we begin to wonder what our significant other is up to when we’re not around. It can even get as bad as suspecting them of having an affair. It is less common, though, for us to look at ourselves and wonder, “Could I be the woman on the side of his real relationship?” Just as there are warning signs that someone is cheating on you, there are signs that you are the one he’s cheating with. No lady looking for love wants to fall under the category of the other woman! With that thought in mind, here is Cupid’s advice on how to know if you should get yourself out of your current situation before an angry girlfriend (or worse — wife!) leads a torch-bearing mob down your street:
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By Brittany Stubbs
When is the last time you and your love got outside and did something fun? It’s time to head to the closest strawberry farm and pick your favorite sweets together! After all, this warm weather won’t last forever, so take advantage of it and embrace the sunshine.
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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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As Ryan Seacrest nears his 40th birthday in December, he’s thinking about what it is in life that matters forever- love! According to People, Seacrest thinks this means a marriage like his mother and father’s, which is a healthy and happy one. His parents have been married for over 40 years, so now the multi-media mogul is thinking about how and when finding the same kind of love is in store for him, and the 40-year milestone is a wonderful time. Seacrest says his goal is to find balance in the coming year, which means focusing a little less on work, and a little more on the sweeter things in life.
How do you know when you’re in a healthy relationship?
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Question from Charlie W.: When I first meet someone, I always add them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and do the inevitable cyber-stalking that everyone does but no one wants to admit. Are there signs that show if someone is the relationship type or just looking to have a good time?
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By Ann Luther
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have set another crazy adorable relationship goal with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Affleck was challenged to support awareness for the cause by Tyler Perry. In the video, Affleck nominates four people who he knows “from firsthand experience look good in a wet T-shirt,” chief among them being his wife. Upon finishing his list of nominations, Garner dumps the ice bucket over her husbands head who immediately grabs her by the waist and hurls the both of them, fully clothed, backwards into a pool. In the background, you can hear their children laughing boisterously. UsMagazine.com says Affleck’s video may be “the best yet.” We agree!
What are some ways to bond as a couple through charity?
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By Shannon Seibert
Aziz Ansari is known for keeping his personal life private, but he’s finally given us a glimpse into what makes him happy. According to UsMagazine.com, the comedian has a sincere soft spot for his beautiful girlfriend, Courtney McBroom. Though Ansari, 31, has kept quiet about most aspects of his celebrity relationship, he did slip us a small tidbit about McBroom during a May interview with Billboard Magazine. “I met her years ago when she was seeing someone. I thought she was really cool. Then, I ran into her randomly, and she was single,” he said. “I’ve kind of settled down. I was the guy eating Skittles and having lots of fun, and then I was like, ‘I need a nice nutritious salad’ — she’s the salad.” Things between the celebrity couple are progressing, and sources say that McBroom has moved into the Parks and Recreation actor’s place in Los Angeles. “They’ve been visiting the city the past few days,” sources reveal. “He’s writing a book about relationships as well lately and is on deadline for that.” No doubt that Ansari’s own celebrity love story is one worth reading about!
