Talk about being patriotic!  What better way to give back to our armed forces than by going on a date with a Marine?  Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake are doing just that, reports UsMagazine.com.  Kunis, 27, was invited by Sgt. Scott Moore to the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, NC and Timberlake, 30, was invited by Corporal Kelsey De Santis to the Marine Corps Ball right outside of Washington D.C.  The two are both planning to attend the November balls with their dates.  Timberlake said he wasn’t doing it as a favor, but because, “I don’t ever get asked out ever!  So I was very flattered by that.”

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By Terri Orbuch PhD

Adapted from her book, “5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great”

Congratulations! You’ve survived one of the most difficult and stressful events in your relationship: the wedding.  Now the two of you are settling in for the long haul. If you’re like the vast majority of newlyweds, the next 6-12 months will be some of your happiest.  Relationship researchers call this “the honeymoon period,” and it’s characterized by a sense of newness and possibility.

But how can you keep that freshness and optimism going after the initial glow wears off?   Here are five post-wedding tips that have been shown to build and strengthen marriage bonds, derived from my landmark Early Years of Marriage (EYM) study:

Don’t hide anything when it comes to money.

When happy couples in the EYM study were asked if their spouses were completely open and honest about money, their answers differed significantly from those of the unhappy couples in the study.  Nearly 8 out of 10 happy couples said they “never” feel their spouse tells them things that aren’t completely true about money, compared with only 54% of the other couples.  The take-away: Money secrets and lies erode marital happiness.

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Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, and husband, Marc Anthony, also a singer and actor, have split after seven years of marriage, according to People. “We have decided to end our marriage,” they said in a joint statement.  Lopez, 41, and Anthony, 42, married in June 2004 in a private ceremony at Lopez’s Beverly Hills home.  They have 3-year-old twins, Max and Emme.

How do you announce your divorce to family and friends?

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Olivia Wilde is back on the market after a painful divorce from Italian prince Tao Ruspoli, reports People.  The couple eloped when Wilde was just 18, separated last winter and officially divorced in March.  The 27-year-old actress told Marie Claire, “The trauma of the whole thing has been humbling, and for the first time, I’m a little bit wobbly.”  Although Wilde has been spotted out and about with Bradley Cooper, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal, she says she’s still single.

How do you get your confidence back after a divorce?

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She’s a little bit country, and he’s a little bit rock and roll.  Miranda Lambert and her hubby attended a party for pal Kid Rock at the Hotel on Rivington in New York last weekend, reports People.  Lambert and Blake Shelton, who were married in May, even found some alone time at the blow-out bash.  After spending some time schmoozing with the 200 guests at the party, the couple was spotted sneaking away to enjoy the New York City skyline from the rooftop terrace.

Where can you take in some romantic views as a couple?

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Monica showed everyone that “The Boy is Mine” by marrying Los Angeles Laker Shannon Brown — again. UsMagazine.com reports that the pop singer threw a huge party in Los Angeles last weekend to celebrate her nuptials, even hiring a celebrity wedding planner. Monica, 30, and Brown, 25, and their guests dined on food from Fat Burger and enjoyed a Charm City Cake. The couple, who was first married in a small private ceremony at their L.A. home last November, met each other on the set of Monica’s music video for her single “Love All Over Me.”

What are some reasons to have a second wedding?

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Bad boy Kiefer Sutherland is back on the market after splitting from long-term girlfriend Siobhan Bonnouvrier. UsMagazine.com reports that the couple was together for nearly three years.  According to a source, “They’ve split for now,” but things are “transitional and ever changing.” Sutherland has been married twice before and was engaged to Julia Roberts in 1990 before she called off the wedding.

In an on-again-off-again relationship, when is it time to call it quits for good?

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By Deana Meccariello

July’s arrival brings wishes of summer love, as there are two full months ahead of us to enjoy the sand, surf, and all things sunny.  So what are you waiting for?  Get out there and score yourself someone scorching to spend the long days (and steamy nights) with.  Here are 10 surefire ways to get your hands on your hottest summer fling yet:

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Prince William and Kate Middleton might be busy while sightseeing abroad, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t able to spend some time alone together.  People reported that the royal couple had three hours of solitude while visiting Canada’s Northwest Territories known as “Honeymoon Island” on Tuesday.  The area is known to have the slowest sunset on the planet, which the royal couple was able to enjoy.  This is said to be the second time the couple were able to spend the day together alone.  On Canada Day, Prince William and his wife paddled a canoe and had a picnic in a log cabin.

What are some creative ways to enjoy quality time together alone?

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When it comes to competition, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are the folks to focus on right now.  Prince William and Kate Middleton went head to head in a dragon boat race across Dalvay Lake in Canada Monday, according to People.  The pair, who enjoy battling it out in tennis and other sports as well, showed off their competitive spirits at the Prince Edward Island boat race, in which they led teams of local athletes.

Is competition in a relationship healthy?

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By Tanni Deb

Ever had a relationship with a boyfriend that spent more money on himself than he did on you, expected you to pay (in full) while on dates, or constantly spoke about a past romance?  You probably assumed you were both meant to be together – until he dumped you a few months later and you finally recalled the red flags in your relationship you shouldn’t have ignored.  According to Little Black Book of Big Red Flags: Relationship Warning Signs You Totally Spotted… But Chose to Ignore by Natasha Burton, Meagan McCrary and Julie Fishman, you aren’t the only one.  These three have all encountered several flags in their love lives and they’re sharing their stories with you.  Alongside their dating disaster tales, the book also offers advice on how to handle similar situations and figure out what kind of relationship will make you happy.

While you might have disregarded that prickling sensation that your relationship is on the rocks, ignore no more.  Read on for our author interview:

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Fresh from her breakup, Lauren Conrad is trying a fresh new hairdo, reports UsMagazine.com. The Hills alum asked fans to vote on her blog whether she should get temporary multi-colored streaks in her hair or not. After an overwhelmingly positive response, Conrad blogged, “You voted and I did it. Thanks for playing.” The 25-year-old author and designer broke up with My Boys actor Kyle Howard in June, leaving her “heartbroken,” according to a source.

How can you re-vamp your outlook on life post-breakup?

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Surprise, surprise!  It turns out that Salma Hayek’s husband François-Henri Pinault is the father of Linda Evangelista’s son Augustin James.  The allegation, filed by Evangelista, has been confirmed and, according to a People insider, “All that’s left is for a magistrate to go over the father’s filings and make a determination of support, which will last until the child is 21.”  The court papers were filed in New York, where the law demands that 17 percent of a father’s earnings go toward  child support.  The businessman’s salary in 2010 was $5.4 million, so it doesn’t take a math wiz to figure out that it’s a generous amount of kaching.

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It looks like Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer has patched things up with her ex-boyfriend Robbie Kidd just days after finalizing her divorce from Corey Simms in mid-June, according to UsMagazine.com. Following their ups and downs of parenting on the show, Messer, 19, and her ex-hubby Simms, 20, share custody of their 18-month-old twins, Aliannah and Aleeah.  However, Simms doesn’t seem to care much about having a family life with Messer. A source claims that Simms isn’t fazed by his ex’s new love and is “not interested in reconciling.”

Prince Harry may have finally moved on from on-again, off-again girlfriend Chelsy Davy, reports People.  An unidentified source tells U.K. newspaper The Sun that Harry and actress and swimwear/lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce have been having “secret trysts.”  When asked about Prince Harry, Brudenell-Bruce said, “There’s not that much to say.”

What are some “secret trysts” you can take at the beginning of your relationship?

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If Hugh Hefner is still hurting from his breakup with fiancee Crystal Harris, he sure isn’t showing it.  People reports that a week after the split, the 85-year-old Playboy founder has already moved onto a new bunny: Anna Sophia Berglund.  Hefner tweeted, “With Crystal gone, Anna is my best girl… Anna is really one in a million.”  When asked if the new couple is official, Hefner’s ex, Crystal Harris, tweeted, “Nope!  She’s just over there regulating, making sure Hef ends up w a good girl.”

How do you know it’s too soon to move on from your ex?

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Breaking up is tough to do, but moving on to someone who looks exactly like your ex probably won’t make it any easier.  Rumors are flying that Reggie Bush is dating a Kim Kardashian look-alike.  Kardashian’s clone, Melissa Molinaro, is an actress/model known for appearing in an Old Navy commercial.  E! Online confirmed that the rumors are actually true when they found a twitpic of Bush attending Molinaro’s birthday party in Los Angeles.

How do you know if your current partner is just a replacement for your ex?

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By Andrew Pryor

There are always moments in a relationship when the sizzle fizzles out, the passion becomes predictable and burning desire turns into yearning for a simple spark. This weekend, take the initiative and find a new way to strike a match with your perfect match:

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No one saw it coming: Paris Hilton and boyfriend Cy Waits have split.  Just a week ago, Hilton told People of her relationship with the former nightclub owner.  “We’re just really happy where we are right now,” she said. “We’re good.”  Then, on Tuesday night, Hilton changed her tune when she told George Lopez on Lopez Tonight, “We’re not together anymore…  I feel like the relationship ran its course and we’ll see what happens.”  According to a friend, the 30-year-old socialite was not ready for the next step in the relationship, but still wants to remain friends with Waits.

How do you know if you’re on the same page as your partner?

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The Duchess of Cambridge has decided not to employ a housekeeper-dresser in order to live a simple royal and married life.  According to People, Kate’s chief aide said that she initially planned to hire a joint housekeeper and dresser for her apartment with Prince William in London’s Kensington Palace but now feels she doesn’t need one.  Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, the royal couple’s private secretary, told reporters the household will be reassessing what they need.  However, the couple will use the staff at the residences of where they’ll visit on their North American tour.  Additionally, Kate is taking hairdresser James Pryce to California during her visit.

What are ways to have a simple life with your partner?

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By Melissa Tierney

Summer is the perfect time to go out and have fun.  While you’re at it, why not aim to have a season filled with some love and lust.  Everyone wants that perfect, warm weather romance that will hopefully last past Labor Day, but how do you find the one that will sweep you off your feet?  Here’s some advice on how to get into the, passionate relationship that will keep you glowing every single day!

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Kim Kardashian got engaged less than a month ago and is already being called a bridezilla — and the reality star’s over-the-top wedding registry might be partly to blame. UsMagazine.com reports that Kardashian and fiancé Kris Humphries registered at GEARYS in Beverly Hills, a premium seller of luxury jewelry and homeware. The couple’s registry included a laundry list of expensive items, including crystal napkin rings, a $175 mustard jar and $38,4000 worth of Torchon dinner place settings. Kardashian and Humphries will walk down the aisle this Halloween.

If you don’t need household items, what wedding gifts should you ask for?

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Fran Drescher has just announced that her gay ex-husband Peter Marc Jacobson is her best friend.  After their 21 years of marriage ended, Jacobson admitted that he was gay.  However, Drescher didn’t find the news to be too surprising.  She told People, “During our marriage he had told me he might be bisexual, but he wanted to stay married.  By the time he told me, I had survived uterine cancer.  Nothing could shake me.”  Over the years, the two were able to rebuild their relationship.  “We’re very tight.  We’re best friends,” she said.

What are some ways to re-build a friendship after divorce?

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Lily Allen has a lot of reasons to be happy.  Last weekend she married boyfriend Sam Cooper and announced she’s pregnant, reports People.  The 26-year-old singer walked down the aisle at St. James the Great Church in Gloucestershire, England, wearing a gown by French designer Delphine Manivet.  The designer said the dress was made especially for Allen.  “For me, and for her too, when you’re pregnant you want to show that, but also be respectful, so the dress was perfect for her for that moment.”

How do you make your wedding pregnant-friendly?

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