By Jessica DeRubbo

It seems Tom Arnold isn’t a fan of Malin Akerman’s ex-husband Roberto Zincone, according to UsMagazine.com. Arnold stars with Akerman in Yahoo’s new series Sin City Saints.  In an interview with Howard Stern, he gave his opinion about the celebrity exes. He said, “You know, her husband, they’re together 10 years, they have a baby, [and] four months in, he’s like, ‘I’m done.’ So she not only pays him alimony to take care of this guy, but I watched her as a mother, and I was like, ‘This is the most inspiring woman. I’m not gonna complain about anything in my life.’ Because she is incredible. She is an inspiration.”

Celebrity exes aren’t the only ones with continuing drama surrounding past relationships. What are some ways to keep the drama with your ex to a minimum?

Cupid’s Advice:

When it comes to breakups, there’s usually a good reason they happened. So, there are no doubt hard feelings and bitterness involved. Cupid has some relationship advice to keep the drama with your ex from showing its ugly face too often:

1. Recognize when you’re creating drama: You may be creating drama, and you don’t even  know it. Really take the time to evaluate your actions and words, and cut out those actions and words that spark controversy with your ex. You probably know all of the buttons to push to make your ex angry, and you want to stay as from away from those as possible.

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2. Change your perspective: Instead of focusing on your ex and your breakup, be happy about the things that are going well in your life right now. You can’t change the fact that you dated your ex and that things didn’t work out, but you can choose what you do moving forward.

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3. Be clear and straight with your ex: If you have to keep the lines of communication open, do so in a straight and clear manner. Don’t use extra words, because the more you talk, the more you’re likely to let hurt feelings get into the mix. Keep things as neutral as possible.

What are some other ways to keep drama with your ex to a minimum? Share your thoughts below.

By April Littleton

According to People, Malin Akerman and husband Roberto Zincone have decided to end their marriage. The Trophy Wife actress, who married Zincone in 2007, gave birth to son Sebastian in April. “[Motherhood is] amazing, the biggest love you have ever felt in your life,” Akerman said after having her baby.

What are some ways to remain civil post-breakup for your child?

Cupid’s Advice:

Breakups are difficult to deal with – especially if children are involved. Maintaining some type of relationship with an ex is crucial if both parents plan on staying in their childrens’ lives. Cupid has some tips:

1. Communicate: You and your ex will be in each other’s lives for a long time because of your child, so avoiding each other isn’t an option. During the time when you do have to communicate with your former flame, keep things short and simple. Remain respectful of each other’s boundaries and only talk about the kids.

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2. Keep negative comments to yourself: Don’t talk bad about your ex in front of your children. Keep in mind that your kids love the both of you, so bashing each other around the children will hurt and confuse them. Don’t make them choose sides. Keep them out of all of the drama that surrounds you and your ex.

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3. Be the bigger person: Your former partner may be the type of person who wants to make the situation harder on you once the two of you finally decide to call it quits. Keep your cool and walk away from any potential fights that may arise. You need to keep your composure for the sake of your children. If your ex doesn’t want to follow suit, maybe he/she shouldn’t be involved with the parenting for awhile.

How did you remain civil post-breakup for your child? Share your experience below.

By Andrea Surujnauth

Rock of Ages actress Malin Akerman and her husband, Roberto Zincone, welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, April 16th, confirmed People. “My husband and I welcomed our beautiful, healthy baby boy to this world this morning! Biggest joy of my life!!! #lovemykid” the actress announced via Twitter. “PS and his name is … Sebastian Zincone. Love him more than life itself!! #whatafeeling !!!” The couple who have been married since 2007, announced their pregnancy in Spetember. Akerman mentioned to E! News that it was about time her and Zincone started a family. “My husband and I have been talking about it for the past 10 years that we’ve been together, so it’s about time,” she said.

What are some ways that having a child can bring you closer as a couple?

Cupid’s Advice:

Speaking to new parents about their marriage may surprise you. Most of them will say that having a child actually strengthened their marriage. Here are a few ways that having a child can bring you closer as a couple:

1. Shared love: You and your significant other will love your child and work together in order to create the best life possible for your little one. Because of this, your love for one another will grow and become stronger because you are both sharing love for your baby.

2. Working together: By working together as a couple to make a good life for your bundle of joy, you and your partner will get along and have a strong bond with each other while trying to take care of your child. You depend on one another for help and your teamwork will automatically build a better relationship between you two.

3. Family: Now you and your partner are more than just a couple, you are a family. Graduating from couple hood to family will bring you closer to one another. In the past you and your beau were held together by love and maybe wedding vows, now you are held together by your child and the fact of being transformed into a family.

What are some ways that having a child brought you closer as a couple? Comment below and let us know!

By Nicole Weintraub

Malin Akerman and her husband Roberto Zincone are going to be parents, according to People. Best known for her roles in Wanderlust, Watchmen, and most recently Rock of Ages, Akerman could not be happier. The couple has been married since their wedding in Italy in 2007. At the time, people were doubtful of their relationship, even going as far as to tell the actress, “I’ll give the two of you five years.” However, the actress is happy to prove the critics wrong, as she and her husband get ready to welcome their first child into the world.

What are some ways to prepare your relationship for a child?

Cupid’s Advice:

Pregnant? Congratulations! Now you had better get shopping and planning. Here are some tips on how to prepare your relationship for your upcoming child:

1. Plan ahead: Instead of waiting nine months to figure things out on the spot, the two of you as a couple should do your homework. Research different options for your child so that the two of you can be better prepared to face what comes with welcoming a baby into your family.

2. Make decisions together: Generally men don’t like shopping. Though, they are bound to be more interested in shopping together for your future baby — especially when it comes to how much money they will be spending. Remember you are not alone and the two of you are going to be co-parenting.

3. Communicate: Communicating openly with your partner is more important now more than ever. The two of you need to be on the same page once the baby comes, so it’s best to work on your communication now while you have time.

How did you prepare your relationship for your baby? Share with us.