Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift’s budding romance may be partially thanks to Gwyneth Paltrow, reports Us Weekly.  Paltrow hosted a private dinner party for Swift and Gyllenhaal during their quiet trip to London on November 13th.  “Jake and Taylor were driven from the Dorchester hotel to Gwyneth and Chris Martin’s house in Primrose Hill for dinner,” explained an insider.  “Gwyneth seems to have played a role in their relationship.”  When asked about the dinner party, Paltrow replied playfully, “I’ve just known Jake for a long time and he’s a great guy, and Chris has a friendship with Taylor.”  Paltrow’s matchmaking seems to have paid off, for over Thanksgiving Swift and Gyllenhaal had many a coffee date.Who should be your matchmaker?

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Stock up, Starbucks!  Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift have been spotted grabbing coffee together again, this time in Nashville, according to People.   The new potential couple made their second stop in a week at the Frothy Monkey for a cup of java.  Gyllenhaal and Swift were also seen increasing their caffeine intake at Nashville’s Crema on Monday and Fido last Saturday.  All these coffee breaks haven’t left these two strapped for cash, as it’s been rumored that the duo tip well.What’s the advantage of a coffee date over dinner?

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Even though Taylor Swift is rumored to be dating Jake Gyllenhaal, she’s still enjoying her independence, reports People.  The 20-year-old singer recently appeared on Chelsea Lately to discuss the perks of having her own place.  “Living alone you can do so many fantastic things,” Swift told Chelsea Handler.  “You can walk around and have conversations with yourself and like, sing your thoughts…  I think I’m the only one who does that.”What are benefits to living without a partner?

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By Jessica DeRubbo

Recent Glee guest Gwyneth Paltrow is making headlines lately.  Even though she’s part of a high-profile celebrity relationship herself, she is speaking out against “unnecessary” celebrity couples.  In fact, she went so far as to tell CNN,  “It’s just unnecessary to be a public couple, and to have your couple-dom or whatever be its own entity.  It doesn’t make sense to have that in the public world.”

Alright, Gwyneth, I see your point.  There are definitely famous couples who live for the spotlight, which is pathetic.  One obvious example is former Hills stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.

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Country crooner Taylor Swift has dated her share of A-listers, including Joe Jonas, John Mayer, and Twilight’s Taylor Lautner.  The singer is now connected to the always handsome actor Jake Gyllenhaal.  However, according to the December issue of Allure and Us Weekly, America’s sweetheart is terrified of being in the wrong relationship.  “I used to think there were all these rules for making people like you,” said Swift.  “I was filled with advice!  I’d tell my friends things like, ‘Don’t accept that apology!  That isn’t sincere!’ or ‘He hung out with his ex-girlfriend?  Get rid of him.’  But love is never that simple.”How do you know if you’re in a bad relationship?

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Apparently For Love and Other Drugs star Anne Hathaway will not entertain talk of her co-star’s love-life during interviews, according to US Weekly.  During a press conference for the movie, questions arose about Jake Gyllenhaal and his connection to teen singing sensation Taylor Swift.  Anne Hathaway took the pressure off of her co-star by saying, “You keep the conversation to me and only me or otherwise I’m going to get nasty!  Thank you.”

How can you avoid answering prying relationship questions?

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Country crooner Taylor Swift and hunky actor Jake Gyllenhaal are the center of many celeb relationship rumors as of late.  The pair have been spotted together multiple times around New York City, reports E! Online.  The duo was first seen flirting backstage at Saturday Night Live, which Swift’s pal Emma Stone was hosting.  The weekend continued with a romantic stroll through Brooklyn’s Park Slope area, and they were later spotted doing lunch with Stone at Al Di La restaurant.  At lunch, Swift was uncomfortable and spoke rarely.  Gyllenhaal, however, was beaming, talking to waiters and cracking jokes.  The pair seems to be sending mixed signals.  Is this a PR stunt or real infatuation?

What are some signs that you are more than just friends?

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Country crooner Taylor Swift may be putting her dating history into hit songs, but don’t think that she dates men just for the musical inspiration. And don’t bother asking her about who her songs are referring to, because she’s not about to tell you.  “I will say everything in my music,” she tells People. But despite her emotionally heavy songs, Swift is currently embracing the single life, saying, “Being single is wonderful and I love it.  I don’t ever have a morning where I wake up and say, ‘I really need to find a boyfriend today.'”

What are some benefits of being single?

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With Taylor Swift’s upcoming album dropping next week, speculation has begun circulating around one of the tracks,  entitled “Dear John.”  Does it reflect Swift’s once-rumored relationship with crooner John Mayer?  Us Magazine reports that Swift, 20, and Mayer, 13 years her senior, were romantically linked last year when the country crooner collaborated with Mayer on the song “Half of my Heart” for his album, Battle Studies.  Although Swift refuses to confirm the song is about Mayer, with lyrics like, “You’ll add my name to your long list of traitors, Who don’t understand, And I’ll look back in regret, I ignored what they said, ‘Run as fast as you can,” one can only assume all signs point to the soulful singer and serial dater.

What are some appropriate ways to deal with anger after a breakup?

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After a hectic couple of years, Taylor Swift graces the cover of Glamour Magazine looking like a new, more mature woman.  And why not?  In the past couple of years, the 20-year-old singer has had to deal with everything from a breakup with actor Taylor Lautner to Kanye West’s infamous interruption at the 2009 VMAs.  HollyScoop reports that Swift was especially open about her love life in her interview with Glamour, where she said, “I don’t seem to have any real strategy or pattern when it comes to love…  At times I’ve been really guarded and careful and afraid to trust someone.  But other times, you want to jump in headfirst…  I’ve been careful in love.  I’ve been careless in love.  And I’ve had adventures I wouldn’t trade for anything.”  To hear even more of her honest opinions about life and love, check out Swift’s new album Speak Now, out October 25.

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Few can forget last year’s VMA theatrics starring controversial hip-hop superstar Kanye West and his outburst at country sweetheart Taylor Swift.  Recently, West took to Twitter to formally apologize to the young starlette.  His chosen form of expressing his sentiments — writing an apology song for Swift.  “I wrote a song for Taylor Swift that’s so beautiful, and I want her to have it,” Kanye tweeted, according to E! Online.  “If she won’t take it then I’ll perform it for her.”  It seems the rapper is attempting to clear the air and rebuild bridges with his tweet-happy apology.

What are some creative ways to say you’re sorry?

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