Comedians are usually social anomalies, and that’s why they’re so respected.  For anyone to stand in front of a gigantic crowd of people, living and dying purely on the words they say while at the same time trying to make a personal connection–takes a special type of person.

Eric Patrick is one of the hottest young comedians on the scene today–in more ways than one.   His time on The Real World: New Orleans may have introduced him to a wider audience, but his good looks, charm, and captivating comedic style have kept his audience growing, from the NYC scene, all the way to far-off Johannesburg and London.  Described by MTV.com as a “handsome ladies man,” and by Entertainment Weekly as “energetic and engaging,” Eric Patrick knows how to create and cultivate a relationship, as well as a crowd. Here are a few tips to help daters of either sex lighten up, straight from Patrick’s experience:

Don’t take rejection personally–it’s a fact of life. “A woman can usually tell within the first 10-15 minutes whether she likes a guy or not,” says Patrick.  “As you get older, you learn not to get hung up on it.  If a girl’s not into me, I just move on, because there are other ones out there.”
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Chely Wright finally found her happy ending after tying the knot with partner Lauren Blitzer last weekend, reports UsMagazine.com. The country singer, 40, met civil rights activist Blitzer, 30, just weeks after coming out. Last year Wright told NBC’s Today Show that she “was hiding. I was gay, and I didn’t want anyone to know that I was.” The differing religions of the two brides meant that both a rabbi and a reverend were present at the interfaith ceremony.

What do you do in a wedding if you and your partner have differing religions?

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It seems like Jessica Simpson won’t be the only one heading down the aisle soon. RadarOnline reported that the singer’s best friend Cacee Cobb is engaged to her longtime boyfriend Donald Faison.  The excited groom tweeted, “If you like it you better put a Ring on it. — Beyonce.” Cobb responded with, “If she likes it then she better say YES!!”  Faison revealed his feelings for Cobb in an interview last November. “I’m sure I know in my heart I love her and I definitely want to be with her forever, but sometimes you throw marriage in situation and it ruins everything,” he told Vibe.com. Fortunately, he got over his fear and proposed to his girlfriend of nearly six years.

How do you support your best friend with wedding plans?

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By Kelly Rouba, GalTime.com

The other day, my friend was distraught over how his wife has been treating him lately.  The two had begun the process of getting divorced when she suddenly had a change in attitude and promised she would change.  Sadly, that promise lasted only a couple of weeks.

After we discussed the situation, we began exploring what he should expect from his partner and it led me to think about what characteristics I should be looking for in a man so that I don’t end up in a similar situation someday.  For those single ladies, like myself, who are hoping to get married one day, allow me to share some expert advice on what you should be looking for in a partner:
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Happy day!  Kevin Federline is a father again, according to People. The former backup dancer and onetime rapper welcomed his fifth child, daughter, Jordan Kay, at 6:33 p.m. on Monday. This is the first child for his girlfriend, Victoria Prince. Federline, 33, and Prince, 28, a former competitive volleyball player from Washington State, began dating toward the end of 2008.  Federline is also father to sons Jayden, 4 and 1/2, and Preston, 5 and 1/2, with ex-wife Britney Spears and son Kaleb, 7, and daughter, Kori, 10, with ex-girlfriend Shar Jackson.

How do you explain your broken relationships to your children?

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By Melissa Tierney and Molly Jacob

Almost everyone has a song that reminds them of summer.  Whether it’s a tune you jam to in the car, or a melody repeating on your IPod, summer anthems represent a piece of who you are and how you think, particularly when it comes to love. That’s why we’ve taken a look at this summer’s hottest hits and analyzed what we think they mean about your relationship style.

Check out what we’ve come up with below:
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Five years after announcing their engagement, Brooke Burke and David Charvet have finally tied the knot, according to UsMagazine.com. The Dancing With the Stars cohost, 39, and her Baywatch beau tied the knot in St. Barts Friday, Burke’s rep confirmed. The couple were joined by their four children during the Carribean ceremony. “Want to thank everyone for their support,” Charvet, 39, tweeted Saturday. “It has been a great day!” The couple are parents to son Shaya, 3, and daughter, Rain, 4. Burke also has two children from her previous marriage to plastic surgeon Garth Fisher, daughters Sierra, 9, and Neriah, 11.

What are some good reasons to date a long while before marriage?

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There may only be three weeks until Labor Day, but that’s still plenty of time to encourage your beau to pop the question by the end of the summer … or at least get him in the right mindset to do so.  Dana B. Myers, sexy lifestyle expert and author of The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover, has a unique take on how to do just that.  Here are her top five tips:

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Just hours after tweeting that she “just got engaged,” Tara Reid tied the knot with her fiancé Zack Kehayov in Greece on Saturday. UsMagazine.com reported that the American Reunion actress recently split from her boyfriend Michael Lilleun. She was also previously engaged to Internet entrepreneur Michael Axtmann, but called it off in April 2010.  Even further back, she was engaged to Carson Daly — The Voice host — and they ended their relationship in June 2001. Things might be happening very quickly for Reid, but we wish her all the best.

What are the advantages to eloping?

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Yet another celebrity is jumping on the adoption bandwagon, reports Hollyscoop.  At the premiere of her new movie The Help, Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon confirmed that they are about to adopt a baby domestically.  This is the first child for the couple and third for Tennon, who has two children from previous relationships.  Davis is following in the footsteps of many celebrity moms who have also recently adopted, including Sandra Bullock and Denise Richards.  Bullock adopted son Louis Bardo after splitting from husband Jesse James.  Denise Richards, who has two children with Charlie Sheen, adopted daughter Eloise Joni around the time her new book, The Real Girl Next Door, was released.  Who will be next?

How do you decide whether to adopt a child or not?

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Going to the movies and dining in a nice restaurant can make for a great evening, but it can also make time pass by way too quickly.  After all, the best types of dates are the ones that last for hours and involve a lot of excitement.  Are you searching for a date idea that will consist of hours of fun?  Then feel the thrill of love in your relationship by visiting an amusement park with your significant other this weekend.
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One of the few successful couples from ABC’s Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise have canceled their wedding — but fortunately, not for good.  Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and the man she picked, Roberto Martinez, had to postpone saying “I do” because Fedotowsky is still recovering from  a femur injury.  “We had a date set, and that date has now passed,” the reality star, 26, told People.  “The decision to postpone [the wedding] was very difficult.  I definitely shed some tears. ” Fedotowsky underwent surgery in July and said that they decided to defer walking down the aisle until she could actually, well, walk.  “I don’t want to limp down the aisle,” she said.

What are some ways to decide when to have your wedding?

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By Cara Davis

Today’s brides and grooms aren’t settling for what has always been done.  They’re infusing creativity, personality, cultural trends and most of all, they’re having fun. They’re creating memorable experiences not just for themselves, but for friends and family who contribute to their big days.

Author and marketing guru Seth Godin recently spoke at a Chick-fil-A Leadercast about how the new normal is not normal at all.  People are questioning why we do things the way we do, thereby turning tradition on its head. It’s affecting all industries, including the wedding industry.

Here’s a look at eight alternative wedding trends that are popping up in 2011:

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Two talented Brits are ready to walk down the aisle … after only 5 months!  Carey Mulligan and her musician boyfriend, Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons, reconnected last winter after being childhood pen pals in London. Mulligan, 24, and Mumford, 26, started dating seriously after the actress attended a secret Mumford & Sons show in Nashville in February. The Oscar-nominated actress had split from Shia LaBeouf last October. A friend of the two tells UsMagazine.com, “They’re a great couple. Very sweet.”

Is time a factor when it comes to getting engaged?

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With this great summer weather, it’s time to have some fun in the sun. What better way to do that than by getting wet and wild on the water?

Grab your boo and head out on the water for some great waves and fun. If you don’t have your own boat, why not rent one for the day? Head out to Montauk or take a ride around New York City to see some memorable sites, and cherish the time you get to spend with your love. Bring along some lunch or dinner to make your own romantic meal on the water.

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Ashley Hebert looked forward to introducing Ben Flajnik and J.P. Rosenbaum, the final two contenders on The Bachelorette season 7, to her family. Her whole family loved Flajnik, but Rosenbaum didn’t have the same luck. In fact, her sister was especially disapproving of her relationship and love with the contestant. The Bachelorette star told People, “What bothered me the most was not that she didn’t approve but how aggressive and unsupportive she was. All I needed at this point was someone to be supportive of whatever I was feeling…and she wasn’t.” Although she was crushed by her sister’s reaction, Hebert decided to take her opinion with a grain of salt: “I used her uncertainty to make me ask the questions I was scared to ask but by no means did it change the way I felt about him.” Hebert followed her heart and recently celebrated her celebrity engagement with Rosenbaum.

Hebert’s sister wasn’t thrilled about Bachelorette contestant Rosenbaum. What do you do if your family doesn’t support your relationship and love?

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Bride-to-be Kim Kardashian has been in the media a lot lately, due to her recent engagement to Kris Humphries. Well, she’s now being examined for what her wedding dress will look like.  Kardashian revealed Monday that Vera Wang will be designing her wedding gown, according to UsMagazine.com. “Vera has been a close family friend for a long time and we had talked about this moment for years,” Kardashian, 30, wrote on her blog.  “So when it came to picking my wedding dress designer, she was the first person I thought of. No one designs gowns the way she does!”

How do you make choosing a wedding dress a special occasion?

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By Marianne Beach, GalTime.com

I’m admittedly a recovered relationship addict.  I went from relationship to relationship with little or no break in between.  Luckily, I was finally able to break that cycle and stay single for two years – before finally meeting my dream guy (and now husband).

But staying single for a serial monogamist is often easier said than done.  After all, you’re used to having a second opinion, someone to take to dinner parties and curl up with in bed.  An empty house can be frightening for someone addicted to love. Continue reading →

Elizabeth Kitt seems to be unlucky in love, to say the least.  After being dumped by Jake Pavelka on The Bachelor and splitting from ladies’ man Jesse Kovacs after dating him on Bachelor Pad, it looks like Kitt has found another winner.  Her current squeeze, Joshua Rowley, has been spotted on Cheaterville.com, where he is listed under the headline, “Cheater is looking for easy girls online”.  Rowley denied the accusations of infidelity, telling RadarOnline, “This is hilarious.  I was only on-line dating for a week before I met Elizabeth, then I logged off.  To whomever the woman is who posted this, thanks, it is a good picture.  Elizabeth and I had a good laugh over this!”

What do you do if you keep ending up in dead-end relationships?

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The rumors are rolling once again about Jesse James and Kat Von D, as they recently announced that they are calling off their wedding. This time it’s official.  Not only did they call off the engagement, but they’ve also broken up.  They were in a long distance relationship, with James in Austin and Von D in LA.  When People asked Von D whether she would relocate to be with her boyfriend, she responded, “If only it were that easy. Having two places we call home will be good for now. In the end, home is where the heart is, and my heart’s with him.  ” Unfortunately, the couple couldn’t keep doing the long distance thing.

What are some ways to keep a long distance relationship strong?
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A movie star and a New York Yankee: could there be a more glamorous couple? But in Miami this past weekend, Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez actually spent a low-key, domestic couple of days together. According to RadarOnline, the high-profile twosome was spotted having a casual meal out and stopping at a local Whole Foods grocery store. Diaz, 38, is enjoying a break from filming her new movie, What to Expect When You’re Expecting.

What are some signs that you’ve settled into a serious relationship with someone?

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Not everyone can dole out love advice like Cupid can.  At the premiere of his new movie Friends With Benefits, Justin Timberlake said he is the last person anybody should ask for relationship tips, UsMagazine.com reports. “I think it’s pretty obvious that I should not be giving anybody love advice,” the actor/musician said, adding, “Yeah, listen to a single male… That’ll work out.” Timberlake, 30, split with Jessica Biel in March.

How do you know if someone giving you love advice is credible?

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By Mark Shields

Divorce can be a truly painful experience, and people deal with the aftermath in different ways. Some begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel quickly, while others continue to foster darkness and deeper feelings of pain and loss.  The key is to choose the path that leads you towards the light by keeping yourself active, staying close with friends, developing new relationships and becoming a healthier person mentally, physically and spiritually.

Stay Active

Once divorced, you may find you have much more time on your hands to participate in activities you’ve always wanted to do. Have you ever wanted to take a tennis lesson?  Now is the time to do it!   You might also consider joining an adventure group who experiences the wonders of the outdoors and who climbs, bikes, hikes or simply meanders through the paths and trails of nature.  There are organizations of all kinds that don’t necessarily call themselves ‘support’ groups, but just turn out to be supportive.  It’s a great way to meet new and interesting people and to get in touch with yourself.   Some other ideas include: book clubs, ballroom dancing and taking fitness classes at a gym.  No matter what your interest, do some research to find your niche.

Write

Writing is another way to exfoliate your pain.  Grab a leather journal, and begin a journey.   Write down everything you feel, think and dream without anyone looking over your shoulder.  There should be no one there to judge your; you’re just answering to yourself.  It’s a great way to cleanse your system of all of the hurt and pain you’ve recently experienced.

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