By Tanni Deb

After a relationship ends, it’s sometimes difficult to have hope again when it comes to finding love.  Insecurity can get the best of you, and you may not know how to heal from your previous experience.  In his new book, Beyond Boundaries: Learning to Trust Again in Relationships, clinical psychologist, Dr. John Townsend, helps people to open up.  Beyond Boundaries provides steps and skills to assist those who are battling honesty issues and are trying to regain confidence, either in a new union, or an old one.

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Taylor and Russell Armstrong’s marriage counseling sessions, which were taped months before Russell’s suicide, will air on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, RadarOnline reports.  “Bravo has done major editing of the show, to be sensitive to the fact that Russell killed himself.  However, the decision was made to air the footage of the therapy sessions,” a Bravo insider says.  “Viewers will see the two of them with their marriage counselor, Dr. Charles Sophy, as well as individual sessions with Taylor.  Russell’s one-on-one sessions will not air.  Taylor is completely supportive of the decision, and thinks it will help battered women to make the decision to leave an abusive relationship, just like she did.”

What are some ways to work on your marriage before calling it quits?

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Why can’t these two end their relationship without looking back?   After  a six month engagement Jesse James and Kat Von D ended their relationship in July, only to get back together one month later in August.  Now according to UsMagazine.com, Von D took to Facebook to confirm the break-up.   So, until next month, the on-again off-again pair are done for good.

How do you know when your relationship is over for good?

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By Diamon Hall

Baseball season is winding down, but there’s a lot couples can learn from the game to help keep their romance alive.  In the beginning of a relationship, hardly anybody complains about romance, since you’re still on Cloud 9.  And if you don’t know how to keep things flowing, it can eventually start to die down the longer you’re together.  Here are five tips to rejuvenate and enhance you and your honey’s relationship and keep it as romantic as possible:

1. Relive your first date: Go back to where you started.  Have dinner at the very spot you had your first date and relive that moment.  Talk about the memories and the feelings you had at that point.  This is always a sweet way to score a home run with your honey.

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By Deana Meccariello

Kailen Rosenberg is a nationally-respected matchmaker and relationship expert who has helped many stars establish celebrity relationships throughout the years. She has a gift for bringing you back to the person you really are deep-down inside and helping you to shed the hard-coated exterior that society has forced you to wear.  Given her background, it’s no surprise that she’s best described as a “love architect.” So what is a love architect?  It’s someone who comes into a person’s life, whether they are married or single, to help find cracks in their foundation (which is where the idea of an “architect” came from) that are in need of strengthening and repair.
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David Arquette debuted a suave waltz during the season premiere of Dancing With The Stars on Monday night, according to People.  In the crowd cheering him on were none other than his ex-wife, Courteney Cox and their daughter, Coco.  Beaming from ear to ear, the two watched as Arquette’s performance was well received with a standing ovation from the audience and an array of praises from the judges.  “I really liked it.  There’s something about you,” raved Carrie Ann Inaba.  Judge Len Goodman agreed saying, “I was impressed.  You’re a dancer.”  To top off his amazing night,  the Scream actor took pride in his daughter’s presence, saying, “She is just so beautiful…She is the love of my life.”

What are some ways to make your children feel loved after a split?

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Has Ryan Reynolds moved on from America’s sweetheart, Sandra Bullock? According to UsMagazine.com, the Change-Up star and Olivia Wilde went out to lunch at Sant Ambroeus in NYC’s West Village on September 16. “He recently told her he has a crush on her,” Wilde’s friend said. A witness at the restaurant said, “She had minestrone, and they both got greens” on the date. After they went into an apartment building for two hours, “he briefly put his arm around her” as they walked through Tribeca, the witness added. Although a source close to the costars claimed that their lunch date wasn’t romantic, Wilde’s friend insists that “she’d go out him again.”

What are some creative ways to tell your crush you like them?

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Final curtain call!   Actors Lea Michele and Theo Stockman are no longer an item.   A rep for Michele told People, “They will always be friends.”  Why the break-up?  It seems after a year of dating, the relationship had simply run its course.  The couple were originally spotted at an April 2010 event in New York celebrating Time‘s 100 Most Influential People issue.

How do you know when a relationship has “run its course”?

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BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker, Thursday 9/22 @ 9/8c: Patti has her hands full this week when one client, Emma, refuses to get over her masculine tendencies, while the other client, Frank, suffers from some pretty serious control issues. Emma and Frank are both desperate to find love, but if they don’t learn how to let someone in–not just into their bedrooms, but into their hearts–they will never fall in love. Patti must bring out the big guns this week to help Emma set her sights a little higher than just any guy that is available, and to help Frank take his guard down and let a girl stay past 5 o’clock in the morning. Will Patti succeed?

Breaking Control Habits: Patti Stanger brings in a life coach to help her millionaire break his bad habits.

Breaking Control Habits

30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin skipped Sunday’s Emmy’s for a night out with his new girlfriend Hilaria Thomas. According to UsMagazine.com, the actor attended Tony Bennett’s 85^th Birthday Gala benefiting Exploring the Arts in New York City. The bash, which was held at Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, included Whoopi Goldberg, Bill and Hilary Clinton, Robert DeNiro, and of course Baldwin and Thomas were spotted packing on the PDA. “He had his hands all over [her] the entire night,” an eyewitness said. Another insider stated that Baldwin is committed to staying single, but his being so public with Thomas “makes me think it might be a little more serious.”

How do you prioritize when it comes to a relationship?

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By Deana Meccariello

Whether you’re out at a bar for the night or on a date, a man’s drink can tell you a great deal about him. Whether he orders an ice-cold brewski, a glass of fine wine, or a shot of hard liquor, we pulled together some interesting theories on what his drink just may say about his current mood and intentions. So, next time your date takes a sip of one of these libations, keep our tell-tale clues in mind:

Beer: When a man orders a beer, it can mean many different things. It really depends on the type of beer he orders. Generally, however, a man who orders a beer is out to loosen up and have a good time with friends.

Wine. A man drinking wine exudes class. Details are probably very important to him. If he takes his time selecting the perfect wine, he will take the time and care to impress you as well.

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It looks like Eddie Cibrian isn’t afraid to let it known he has a thing for fashion.  LeAnn Rimes’ husband not only accompanied her to a Monique Lhuillier fashion show last week, but he routinely helps his wife pick out her clothes.  “I give her fashion advice all the time,” Cibrian, 38, told E! News.  Rimes chimed in, saying, “”We both have [given each other advice].  I think if we get each other’s approval, that’s all that matters.”

How does getting your partner’s advice help your relationship?

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BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker 5, Airing Thursday 9/15 @ 9/8c: Patti takes on another Bravo star this week, trying to find love for the lonely.  Million Dollar Listing’s Madison is one of Patti’s clients and while he wants to find love, he just doesn’t have the time.  Meanwhile, Patti’s other client may need more help than your basic mixer.  Eric meets with a psychotherapist in the hopes that it will lead him to love.  Will these single men walk away with the love they’ve been looking for or will Patti need to put in extra work for these bachelors?

Madison Hildeband’s Past Relationships: Patti Stanger meets Madison Hildebrand and gets right down to the nitty gritty.

Getting the Intel: Patti Stanger sends this millionaire to see a psychotherapist so she can clean him up and help him meet the right guy.

Maria Shriver endured a difficult year, but she’s thankful for all the support she has been receiving from family and friends.  At a bicycle race on Saturday, People reports that Shriver told the crowd, “I appreciate your support, particularly this year, for sticking with me.”  She also spoke of a recent experience with a friend.  “When I was going through my own challenges this year; feeling down and confused, I got an email from him.  He wrote me a note saying, ‘You’re my best friend Maria and you will never be left out,’ ” she said.  “When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands.  Thank you to everyone who came up to me this weekend and wished me well.”

What are some ways to deal with the aftermath of a divorce announcement?

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By GalTime Dating Diva Jennifer Oikle, Ph.D.

It’s time for the big MERGE!  You finally found The One and you are moving in together or getting married.  Exciting, thrilling and… bumpy?   When two adults decide to come together to create one life, there can be a few bumps along the way.

Even the most compatible partners will still have differences when it comes to habits, interests, and yes, even decorating taste.  Now that you share a bathroom, how do you negotiate those small and sometimes ugly discrepancies while keeping your bond strong?  It’s easy when you keep in mind your UNIFYING VISION.
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Jake Gyllenhaal is definitely enjoying the single life!  The 30-year-old actor was spotted with no less than three women in one week, reports People.  First, Gyllenhaal stopped at a gas station with Anna Kendrick on their way back from Las Vegas.  Next, the eligible bachelor joined pal Rashida Jones for lunch at an organic, vegan café in L.A.  Finally, he hung out with married Cougar Town star Busy Philipps, who is a longtime friend and fellow godparent to Matilda Ledger, Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams’ daughter.  Although all three women are said to be “just friends” with the Love & Other Drugs star, it looks like Gyllenhaal is still one of Hollywood’s most popular bachelors.

What are things to be cautious of while dating around?

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It’s amazing that Zara Phillips could even fit a wedding into her busy schedule when she says she and her rugby player husband don’t have time for a honeymoon.  People reports that the equestrian royal, 30, and her new hubby Mike Tindall, 32, haven’t had a moment to rest since their wedding in July.  “There are always other competitions and other dreams that you want to achieve.  Winning Badminton and Burghley, the Olympics, another World Championship,” said Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips.  Focusing on their careers also means putting off having children.  “I’d love to have kids, but not at the moment.  You know — I’m just happy competing and putting the work in.”

What are the advantages of delaying your honeymoon?

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It’s official!  Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva accepted last week’s truce deal — worth $3 million — with Mel Gibson, RadarOnline.com reports.  A forensic accountant analyzed this deal with the $15 million settlement from 2010.  “The previous offer was structured in a way that made its value less than $1 million,” her lawyer Daniel Horowitz said.  “Moreover, it required Oksana to surrender to Gibson all evidence in the criminal case against her, which could have made her subject to criminal charges ranging from bribery to destruction of evidence.”  Grigorieva’s lawyers value the present settlement, which includes 16 years living rent free in a $1.8 million home, $750,000 in periodic payments, payments to attorney fees and rights to her album and videos, “at over $3 million.”

How do you know when to drop an argument in a relationship?

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Are they back on?  Justin Timberlake was spotted biking with ex-girlfriend Jessica Biel on Sunday post-brunch.  “They were in good spirits,” an eyewitness at the diner claimed.  “They seemed happy … They had a nice time.”  A close source to Timberlake tells People that it wasn’t shocking to see the former couple hang out together.  “They always remained friendly after the split and spent time together,” the source says.

After a split, can you remain friends with your ex?

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Lauren Conrad is known for being on trend and it looks like her love life is no exception.  The Hills alum is rumored to be dating one of the stars of the hugely popular MTV show, Teen Wolf. Conrad, 25, was spotted with actor Colton Haynes, 23, at an L.A. hotspot last week.  While there was no official PDA, “They have been good friends for a long time,” a source tells People.  Conrad ended a three-year relationship with actor Kyle Howard, 33, in June.

How do you keep your brand new relationship out of the spotlight?

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Although Kim Kardashian tied the knot with Kris Humphries earlier this month, she’s already thinking of babies, according to family friend Lisa Gastineau. “She wants babies. Let’s cross the fingers. And her mom wants her to have babies quick!” Gastineau told UsMagazine.com on Saturday in Hollywood. Gastineau believes Kardashian will be a great mom, and she’s confident that Humphries will be a great family man. “He adores [Kim]. I wish that every girl that I know had someone that adores her. Just the way that he looks at her. He’s so cool, he stands up to her. Kim is a little dynamo. It is amazing; it is a fun, fun relationship watching them!”

Is there such thing as bad timing when it comes to having a baby post-marriage?

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Leonardo DiCaprio couldn’t be there for his girlfriend Blake Lively’s birthday, but he made up for it by surprising her dad on his birthday. While the Gossip Girl star partied with friends at Darby in New York City last week, Leo was in Australia filming The Great Gatsby.  But when Lively’s dad Ernie celebrated his birthday in L.A. on August 14, DiCaprio gave him an elaborate coloring book as a gift. A witness tells UsMagazine.com, “Blake’s father loved it.” Lively, 24, and DiCaprio, 36, have been dating since May and “are so smitten it’s crazy,” according to a pal.

How do you impress your partner’s family?

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Miami born Celebrity DJ Jessica Who has been getting all the buzz lately. She recently began filming in Miami for the MTV Dove Fresh Spin project and she attended her first VMAS on Sunday. Now in the spotlight, Jessica’s career is booming and she admits that it’s tough to find a guy who can handle it. How do you balance a relationship when you’re career is on fire? Cupid’s Pulse caught up with Jessica after the VMAs to find out.

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By McLean Robbins, GalTime.com

A woman dreams of the day when that special someone sinks to one knee, looks them lovingly in the eyes and utters those four magical words, “Will you marry me?”

But in today’s glass-ceiling breaking, two-income household holding, Mr. Moms-are-totally-cool day and age, is this notion a bit antiquated?  Has the women’s liberation movement come so far that we can now propose our own version of happily ever after?

Our initial reaction after being presented with this topic was a resounding “heck no,” but naturally, more exploration was necessary.  So we queried leading relationship experts, lawyers, dating coaches and wedding professionals to get their opinions.
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