Whether it’s the new girl in your office or the cute barista at your local Starbucks that knows how to make your Caramel Macchiato just right, we all get crushes sometimes! The question is, how can you get your devoted to notice you so you can make that transition from crush to significant other? Cupid has some advice:
A quick marriage with a lengthy divorce! According to UsMagazine.com,Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are still legally married. The reality starlet is finding it impossible to track down her ex while he refuses to sign any divorce documents. The former New York Knicks player is staying out of the spotlight, unlike Khloe, who is set for another E! season starting in November.
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By Amanda Boyer
Jennifer Lopez appeared and chatted on ‘The Meredith Viera Show’ on Monday, September 8th. She officially revealed the news that she is newly single, and that is the way she likes it! According to UsMagazine.com when she was asked about her relationship status, she said, “I’m just being on my own. I feel like I need that right now.” To leave the audience and Viera with some advice at the end of the show, she let everyone know that “all the relationships in your life and everything starts working when you take care of yourself.”
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You and your ex broke things off pretty quickly, and now you’re thinking about giving the romance a second try. Maybe the two of you are still in love, or perhaps you’re finally on your way to being on friendly terms with your former flame. Either way, you might want to ask yourself some questions before you officially decide to rekindle the spark. Cupid has some advice:
Rushing into a new relationship is never a good idea. You don’t know the person you’re dating well enough for a commitment, and you’ll just end up right back where you started shortly after attempting the new romance. Take a step back from the dating scene and reevaluate what you want out of a partner. Cupid has some advice:
Spring is officially here and love is in the air. In order for new romances to blossom this season, singles need to face the always unpredictable and often times stressful first date. Before setting a time and place, there are some important factors to consider in order to make a good first impression on a new fling based on the helpful findings from a recent report released by ChristianMingle and JDate.
The goal of any first date is to hit it off well enough to secure the coveted second date and hopefully lay the foundation for a successful, long-term relationship. But we all know there are things we can do — and things we can avoid doing — that can help our chances in any dating scenario. In the report, U.S. singles weighed in to reveal the rules of first dates when it comes to eating, drinking and general dinner etiquette, as well as the biggest turnoffs and deal breakers when it comes to courtship. Here are the top five dating rules and deal breakers needed to turn your spring fling into the real thing:
Blogger-turned-author Mandy Hale is affectionately known around the world as “The Single Woman.” With a heart to inspire single women to live their best lives without settling, she cuts to the heart of the matter with her inspirational, straight-talking, and often wildly humorous take on life and love. Her message reaches millions of women across the world every day through her blog, and with followers from all over the world, she has made a name for herself as the voice of empowerment and sassiness for single women across the globe.
According to People, the leader singer of Neon Trees Tyler Glenn opened up about his sexuality, revealing that he was gay. He started sharing the news with loved ones last October. Glenn grew up in a Mormon church and says he’s dealt with a “complicated relationship” with religion. “I’ve always felt like I’m an open book, and yet obviously I haven’t been completely,” he told Rolling Stone. Glenn also explained how he’s been inspired by current sport figures openly discussing their sexuality. “I appreciated [that] Michael Sam was like, ‘I want to be able to go to the movies and hold hands with my boyfriend.’ Even hearing him say ‘boyfriend’, I was like, ‘that’s cool.'”
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You’re crushing hard on someone, but you’re not sure if they feel the same way about you. Could you be misreading the signs? Or does you future boo have the same feelings as you do? To help you out, Cupid came up with a few tips:
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By April Littleton
When a relationship goes sour, sometimes it’s hard to pick up the pieces and move on. You can be sad for days, weeks and even months. Don’t let the relationship blues get the best of you. Cupid is here to help:
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By Sarah Ribeiro
We hear it all the time: Your soulmate is out there. You’ll meet your Prince Charming some day. Don’t give up on finding true love. For single ladies, these statements can be some of the most hopeful pieces of advice…but they can also be soul-crushing to hear. What if you already found The One and lost him? Or what if your perfect match lives halfway across the country — or worse, the world? Is it even possible to be single and have a soulmate? Of course it is. Here are five tips for singles looking for lasting love:
Written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry, The Single Moms Club follows five single women on their personal journeys of self-discovery. The ladies are brought together by an accident at their children’s school. They create a support group that helps them get through some of life’s most challenging situations through the use of comedic relief and the strength they have in each other.
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By April Littleton
Being a single parent has its challenges – especially when it comes to dating. When you’re raising children on your own or co-parenting, getting back into the dating pool is hard. You’re not sure how your kids will adapt to someone new hanging around. Plus, is it even worth it to try to give your heart to someone else? Cupid has some tips:
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By Becky Frost
Rumor has it that many celebrities have dabbled in online dating. And they’re not alone. A recent study has determined that one in ten Americans has used online dating or a mobile dating app in their quest for love. It has steadily gained popularity as many find it an ideal way to meet people and discover a good match for themselves versus more traditional means of dating.
Dating is a complicated, difficult and anxious process — we can’t all be contestants on The Bachelor with glamorous, network-funded dates and fairy tale endings. And real life just doesn’t work that way anyway. It’s every bit as stressful for guys as it is for girls. Sure, a guy might just wear a cotton plaid shirt that flaps around and hasn’t shaved in a week and the girl might fuss over her wardrobe and makeup for hours–but underneath it all, both are probably equally nervous. Because there’s a lot at stake.
Regardless of how your “date” is arranged (friends, internet, work, church, ABC Network…), there are a few basic guidelines that can make the process a little less anxious and more rewarding, and definitely less scary.
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By April Littleton
According to People, Bradley Cooper and girlfriend Suki Waterhouse have finally gone public with their romance. The lovebirds attended the Sundance Film Festival together in Park City, Utah. They were spotted strolling down the street, while holding hands.
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Directed by Tom Gormican, That Awkward Moment follows three best friends through all of the stages that come with dating someone new. The film stars Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Imogen Poots and Michael B. Jordan.
Ben Stiller stars and directs in this film based on James Thurber’s short story about a daydreamer who escapes reality by sinking into his world of fantasies that involves romance, action and heroism. Walter decides to stop living in his imaginary world when his job, along with his co-worker’s, becomes threatened.
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By April Littleton
You’re in love, but the person you’re dating might not feel the same way. In fact, you just found out he’s still fooling around with other women. A situation like this can be tricky to handle – especially if you haven’t been seeing your man for that long. How do you get the point across that you want a commitment without scaring him off? When do you decide to walk away from the relationship altogether? Cupid has some advice:
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By Leslie Chavez
We all think very highly of our closest girlfriends, so when one of them is single we naturally want to find a partner for them who is just as intelligent, kind, funny, sophisticated and attractive as they are. Although we mean well, sometimes our good-intensions can be misconstrued as offensive and slightly irksome. As someone who is well acquainted with being set up by happily coupled friends, trust me when I say there are certain ways to go about finding that special mate for your BFF. So before you get all Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger on me, consider these alternative approaches to helping your friends find romance.
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By April Littleton
Many people find themselves attracted to others who are older and/or younger than them. Dating someone who isn’t the exact same age as you isn’t uncommon. In fact, it’s almost rare to find a couple who don’t have an age gap between them. This doesn’t mean that dating someone who’s a different age doesn’t have its challenges. Sure, you’ll have plenty in common with your new boo, but you might also have quite a few differences. Cupid has some advice:
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By April Littleton
According to People, When it comes to her songwriting inspirations, Taylor Swift has let plenty of ex-boyfriends off the hook. “I only write songs about crazy love,” Swift told New York Magazine. “If I go on two dates with a guy and we don’t click, I’m not writing a song about that. It didn’t matter in the emotional grand scheme of things.” Exes of Swift, 23, include Jake Gyllenhaal, Harry Styles and John Mayer.
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Being single doesn’t mean she’s looking for anybody! Since Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s September 2013 split, the 20-year-old pop star has been taking the music industry by storm. According to UsMagazine.com, the Wrecking Ball singer doesn’t want her breakup with Hemsworth to overshadow all of her success. “This is the best time of my life. I’m not going to look back on it and be like, ‘I wish I hadn’t been dwelling over a breakup,’ you know?” After being with Hemsworth for four years, Cyrus is enjoying the single life.
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By Stephanie Lynch
When it comes to a first date, there are so many things to think about. What are you going to wear? Where the heck are we going? What will they think of me? With so many things rumbling through the mind, there is one thing many people often forget — the costs.
Now, while you don’t want to be too cheap, you don’t want to spend too much money either. Since most guys are expected to pay for most, if not all of the date, this simple guide should give you an idea on how much money you should plan on spending so that you don’t look like the cheapest date on the block.