When it comes to dating and relationships, do you ever feel confused and unsure how to maneuver around the often bumpy terrain? If so, Donna Estes Antebi is here to help. The entrepreneur, patent holder, business consultant, author, blogger and life coach has made it her mission to help women from all walks of life navigate modern-day relationships. Her latest book, The Real Secrets Women Only Whisper has a warning: “Keep this book away from men!” because of her real insight into the nature of men’s minds. She gives women brutally honest advice about sex, love, dating, money, marriage, divorce, cheating, children and everything in between. According to Antebi, “Every single woman who reads it will absolutely utilize one piece of information in there that will change her life for the better.”
We spoke with Antebi via phone last month. Take a look at what she had to say:
Brandi Glanville and Elin Nordegren are finally moving on from their bitter breakups. Glanville, 38, divorced actor Eddie Cibrian after UsMagazine.com broke the news that he was having an affair with LeAnn Rimes. Elin Nordegren also knows a thing or two about infidelity. After finding out that her husband, pro golfer Tiger Woods, cheated on her with multiple women, the 31-year-old Swedish supermodel also filed for divorce. Glanville is trying to move on by making an appearance on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, while Nordegren has been playing the field, most recently dating a banker in Florida.
What are some ways to show you’ve moved on after a bitter divorce?
Trouble on the high seas? Not to worry. Every relationship, whether short-lived or long-lasting, hits shipwreck status at some point. While your sailing days may seem like they’re over, this could just be a rough storm that makes you and your first mate stronger. Here are a few tips to help you get back on board:
Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Lisa Ann Russell. Photo: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos
In the midst of a painful divorce, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and his estranged wife have found some common ground, according to People. The former Saved By the Bell star filed for divorce from wife Lisa Ann Russell in June, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The couple, who were married for 14 years, both filed for joint custody of their children, Michael Charles, 7, and Ava Lorenn, 5.
What are some ways to compromise during a divorce?
Couple on a coffee date. Photo: AntonioDiaz / Bigstock.com
After spending three months bundled up inside the house and sitting in front of the fireplace, why wouldn’t you be thrilled when spring finally arrives? The best part about this time of the year isn’t just the warm weather or the endless places to visit – there’s tons of new people spending time outdoors. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll find The One while soaking up the sun’s rays.
Since it can be difficult to find a date, HowAboutWe.com suggests these five easy tips to successfully land a date this spring:
Lorenzo Lamas and Shawna Craig. Photo: Fame Pictures
Let’s hope that the fifth time’s a charm for Lorenzo Lamas. The 52-year-old actor married wife number five, model Shawna Craig, 24, in Cabo San Lucas last weekend. Lamas’ eldest daughter, who is older than his new wife, was in attendance at the wedding. Shayne Lamas told E! Online that she wishes the best for her father and new stepmom. “They are both really excited and seem very much in love, so they of course have my blessing.”
Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. Photo: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos
Sure his role in the upcoming film, Friends with Benefits, involves him having a casual relationship, but Justin Timberlake recently opened up to Ellen DeGeneres, saying he’s not a big fan of the idea, according toPeople. “It’s a really good idea until it becomes a bad idea,” Timberlake said. “It probably becomes a bad idea really fast.” The 30-year-old Prince of Pop said it’s hard to keep emotions in check in those type of hookups, and it gets worse once sex is involved. “If you’re going to be intimate with someone at some point somebody’s going to feel something,” he said.
When can a friends with benefits situation be a good idea?
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a smart, talented and driven attorney at a top law firm in New York. She spends most of her free time with her best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson), who is a bride-to-be … to-be married to Rachel’s longtime crush from law school, that is. Friendships are tested when a series of unexpected events lead Rachel to sleep with Darcy’s fiance (Colin Egglesfield) after celebrating her 30th birthday. Rachel sucks her good friend Ethan (John Krasinski) into the mess, and the three of them try to clean things up while Darcy finds something old, something new, Something Borrowed and something blue.
What should you do if you find out your friend is being cheated on?
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler. Photo: Visual/FAMEFLYNET
Former Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari has found her happy ending with boyfriend Jay Cutler, People reports. Cavallari and the Chicago Bears quarterback, who have been dating since last fall, got engaged during a weekend getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. A source close to the couple says, “He surprised her with a quick trip to Cabo to ask her to marry him.”
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes. Photo: Revolutionpix/FAMEFLYNET
LeAnn Rimes celebrated Easter as a new wife after marrying beau Eddie Cibrian last weekend, according to UsMagazine.com. The 28-year-old actress and singer gushed about her new hubby and his two kids when she tweeted, “Brunch w/my husband on the beach, massages and an impromptu Easter Egg hunt w/ 2 special boys! Perfect day, perfect weekend!” Cibrian, 38, and Rimes met in 2008 on a movie set and famously started dating while married to other people.
There’s no better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than by indulging yourself with luscious libations and fabulous food from New York’s most talked about establishments, while also giving back to society.
Taste of Hope is the American Cancer Society’s signature culinary, wine and spirits tasting event featuring some of New York’s most popular restaurants and beverage vendors. Hosted annually, all proceeds from Taste of Hope go toward the organization’s goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together, we can save lives and create a world with more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, finding cures, and fighting back.
Some of the featured restaurants participating in this event are Blue Ribbon, Buddakan, Nuela, Tribeca Grill, The Stanton Social, Haru, Bareburger, Delicatessen, STK and Macbar. More than $150,000 was raised in 2010. Let’s raise even more this year!
Who: American Cancer Society
What: Taste of Hope
When: Thursday, May 5
Where: 82 Mercer
82 Mercer St.
New York City, NY 10012
Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy. Photo: richard shotwell / PR Photos; ER/Flynetpictures.com
Kate Hudson has finally opened up about her new beau and soon-to-be father of her child, Matthew Bellamy, 32. People reports Hudson, 31, told InStyle that what made her fall in love with her British rock star boyfriend was his kindness. “Matthew was polite and immediately protective, which for somebody like me who’s all over the place — one minute I’m over here and the next I’m over there — is important… He is just an amazing person.”
Is it important for your partner to be protective of you?
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Barcroft/Fame Pictures
With less than two weeks left until the big royal day, everyone at the Westminster Abbey is buzzing with excitement. UsMagazine.comreports that Prince William and Kate Middleton have rehearsed the entire ceremony, including the 1:25 p.m. balcony kiss. “It’s not the actual kiss that needs rehearsing…” an aide told the magazine. “However, the angle that they come in at needs to be correct, otherwise they could block the shot and the world will miss out on that momentous moment.”
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom may be sickeningly cute on their new reality show, but that doesn’t mean the two don’t have disagreements. E! Online reports that when the couple recently spent some quality time together on a hilltop overlooking Los Angeles, Kardashian brought up her husband’s best friend, Jamie. The 26-year-old said she thought Jamie was taking advantage of Odom, who was ignoring it because of their friendship. The NBA pro finally agreed to talk to his pal to sort things out.
What do you do if you have an issue with your partner’s best friend?
Following the death of his parents, Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson), a student who is almost finished with his veterinarian degree, jumps on the train that is home to Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Before he knows it, he’s in charge of the caring for the circus menagerie. While at his “salvation and living hell,” Jankowski meets Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), who is married to August (Christoph Waltz), described as the charismatic yet demented animal trainer who is unable to train a special elephant, Rosie. Water for Elephants has the elements of popular love stories such as The Notebook and Moulin Rogue, while set in a time period where love is something available to very few.
A father-daughter Amazing Race duo had to make a quick pit stop … at the wedding altar, reports People. Ron Hsu, 61, and his daughter Christina, 29, were teammates on season 12 of the hit reality “game” show, and Christina met her future husband, Azaria Azene, in the process. “After filming we would talk on the phone as friends and now we’ve been together for over three years,” Christina said. “I can’t explain it — the gift of true love. I feel very lucky. We have a lot of common goals and values and we both love traveling, exploring, and growing. We had a great foundation.”
Where are some unlikely places to meet a potential partner?
Rihanna recently tweeted that the new E! show, Khloe and Lamar, makes her sick … but in a good way. According to E! Online, the 23-year-old singer said, “@KhloeKardashian crazy, just watched ur show in the studio! Yall make me wanna #BARF… or atleast find a man!! ! 2 cute for words. Rah Rah.” It seems like Kardashian’s new show has gotten the stamp of approval from Rihanna, but does this mean that the beautiful Barbadian pop star is lonely? Khloe Kardashian responded by tweeting, “@rihanna LMAO! Trust me you just need to make your pick and baby girl you got a man. Thank you for watching! Rock it out in the studio!”
How do you avoid being bitter about others in love?
A night on the town. Photo: pressmaster / Bigstock.com
By Marla Martenson, Author of Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker
There’s a new survey out in Britain that suggests the “three-year glitch” has replaced the “seven-year itch” as the tipping point where couples start to take each other for granted. I notice that when I’m asked how long my husband and I have been married, I get a response that is a mixture of surprise, shock and awe. “Ten years? Wow!” The reaction is then followed by a knowing nod of the head and a silly grin, as if we have unwittingly found the cure for cancer or something equally as impressive. That said, marriages do seem to be getting shorter and shorter. 50% percent of first, 67% of second and 74% of third marriages end in divorce, according to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri.
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Barcroft/Fame Pictures
There will be six (yes, six!) former lovers in attendance for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding. According to an article on UsMagazine.com, a source leaked the guest list, and it was confirmed by three palace sources. Middleton invited Rupert Finch, her ex from St. Andrews University, and her high school crush Willem Marx. Prince William, on the other hand, invited Arabella Musgrave, from his university days, Rose Farquhar, his first girlfriend, Jecca Craig, who was rumored to be his first love, and Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Galthorpe. What were they thinking?
Are there complications that arise when you invite your ex to your wedding?
She’s 42-years old and has been with some famous guys, but in spite of her track record, Jennifer Aniston said she’s not that into dating. “I’m not a big fan of dating,” Aniston told Red Magazine. The Friends star added that she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her friends. “We come from homes far from perfect, so you end up almost parent and sibling to your friends — your own chosen family,” she said. “There’s nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend.”
How do you keep your independence in a relationship?
Go horseback riding for your next date! Photo: auremar / Bigstock.com
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert horseback rider, Meet Market Adventures has a place for you this Sunday afternoon. Spend the afternoon on a Horseback Riding Adventure, right in the heart of Brooklyn. Groups will meet at 11 a.m. and saddle up for an hour-long ride through Prospect Park. The ride may include walking, trotting and cantering, depending on your level of expertise. After the excursion, you’ll head over to the Cross Roads Cafe. So take a trot on the wild side and unleash the inner rider in your!
Who: Meet Market Adventures
What: Horseback Riding
Where: Kensington Stables
51 Caton Place
Brooklyn, NY 11218
When: Sunday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $59.99 (food and drinks at Cross Roads Cafe are not part of the cost)
Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com; David Gabber / PR Photos
There’s nothing more heartwarming that couples being there for each other. Cameron Diaz showed her support for boyfriend Alex Rodriguez when she cheered him on at the Yankees-Red Sox game last weekend. RadarOnline reports that Diaz joined other players’ wives and girlfriends in a luxury box at Boston’s Fenway Park. The 38-year-old actress must have been good luck, too, as A-Rod helped the Yankees earn a 9-4 victory against their biggest rival with a run in the second inning and two singles. Rodriguez, 35, and Diaz have been dating since July 2010.
What are the best ways to support your partner’s career?
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos
Rumor has it that Twilight stars Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may have broken up after spending way too much time apart due to their busy schedules. According to Hollywood Life, a source told UK’s Mirror, “The excuses why they couldn’t meet up basically got weaker and weaker” and “Rob figured they should officially cool things off and have some time to figure out what they each want.” The pair is currently shooting the final Twilight installment Breaking Dawn parts 1 & 2.
Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos; Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
When Taylor Swift and Reese Witherspoon chatted at the Academy of Country Music Awards this past Sunday, they found they had at least one thing in common: Jake Gyllenhaal. But UsMagazine.comreports the 30-year-old actor was nowhere to be found when his two ex-girlfriends met and posed for pictures at the show. Swift, 21, who won the Entertainer of the Year Award, and newly married Witherspoon, 35, showed no hostility toward each other during the event.
