By Jared Sais

As the ninth season edges closer to its finale, Desiree opens up about her true feelings. Read on to find out who I think will ultimately win her heart…

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Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Laurel House on How to Tell if Someone is Using You

If we’ve learned anything from this season of The Bachelorette, it’s that men are pretty good at faking their feelings and only pretending that they’re into you. Poor Desiree Hartsock has been fooled by not one but three contestants so far: Brian had a girlfriend at home; Bryden left because he wasn’t “feeling it;” and James was only on the show because he hoped to be the next Bachelor. So how can you tell if your guy is just using you? In this week’s dating advice video, dating expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House offers her tips for figuring out what men are genuine and what men have crummy intentions.

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Have you ever been used by a guy? Share your story in the comments below!

By Jared Sais

This week’s episode of The Bachelorette was certainly eventful! James’ off-camera comments cast suspicion on his motivations for being on the show and his true feelings for Desiree, causing emotions to run high and loyalties to be questioned. Here we go…

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By Sarah Ribeiro

Summer’s here! It’s time for some fun in the sun and sand with your friends, family and maybe that special someone. Your beach trip won’t be perfect without the right swimsuit though. Take a cue from Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock and starlet AnnaLynne McCord: they’re showing off their hot bikini bodies in Voda Swim. These bathing suits are sure to make you feel great and to catch your man’s (or crush’s) attention.

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By Jared Sais

Things got intense in this week’s episode of The Bachelorette! Get the skinny on what was really going on in the minds of the bachelors as passions became more apparent and rivalries heated up.

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By Jared Sais

Now that season 9 of The Bachelorette is well underway, some of the contestants’ true natures are coming out. Furthermore, we’re learning that Des doesn’t necessarily see a future with a guy just because they share one romantic date together. So let’s get started…

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By Jared Sais

They called it right in the trailers when they said “drama” was about to go down on last night’s episode of ‘The Bachelorette‘! There were dangerous games of dodgeball and one mad ex-girlfriend who came out of the woodwork.

Desiree has quite a cast of men vying for her attention. All of these guys were flexing and puffing their chests out, showing nonverbal portrayals of dominance.
Guys usually do this when they see a girl they like; men will take up more space to show how big and strong they are to impress the girl in question. It’s right out of the rules of animal kingdom, and not much different than gorillas beating their chests.

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In this week’s dating advice video, dating expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House says to get real and get raw.

Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Laurel House on First Impressions

We all know that making a great first impression is essential for carrying on a successful relationship. ABC’s The Bachelorette is proof of this idea as we saw on last week’s season premiere. Men were either given roses or sent home based on their actions during the first evening. So how do you make a memorable impression when you meet someone? Be vulnerable. Be honest. And most importantly, be yourself.

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How do you make a good first impression on someone new? Tell us in the comments below.

By Jared Sais

The episode last night was very insightful. Before you read this post and the non-verbal communication cues that I saw on last night’s episode, I want to clarify that I am a fan of Desiree!  I know it may not seem that way given what I am observing, but I am just calling it what it is from my years of training in body language. Please note, that I like Desiree a lot!  My head is shaking “yes” and my hands and feet are NOT crossed!  So on to the analysis:

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By Jared Sais

You may remember my recaps from season 17 of The Bachelor with Sean Lowe. Well, I’m back to analyze Desiree Hartsock and her suitors on season 9 of The Bachelorette. To get ready for last night’s premiere, I brushed up on my notes from last season and examined Desiree’s past non-verbal cues (her baseline) to help me determine what man will be the last one standing. Join me for another amazing, shocking and addictive season of The Bachelorette!

…To see what guys made the cut and which ones were sent packing, click here.

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By Kerri Sheehan

Nothing is more brilliant than finding the perfect man. But winning a pair of beautiful and sparkling diamond earrings by Brilliance Diamonds would be a close second! Not only will they dress up your typical outfit like nothing else, but having one in each ear will make every day seem like a party. Plus, the glimmer near your eyes will brighten up your whole face and make even the most tired gal look more energized. These white gold, four-pronged diamonds feature a classic round-cut stone, sure to make every fashionista jealous.

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By Kerri Sheehan

Celebrity couple Peyton Wright and Chris Lambton are both alumni of the popular reality TV show The Bachelor and its female counterpart The Bachelorette. Neither one found a lasting relationship and love with the final rose, but they later met through mutual Bachelor friends in 2010. Lambton told People.com, “Every day I thank my lucky stars I was on that show because I met the woman of my dreams, my wife.” The celebrity couple celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary this month.

Celebrity couple Peyton Wright and Chris Lambton are together thanks to some friends from The Bachelor. What are some ways to meet a partner through your pals?

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Most women know Arie Luyendyk, Jr. from appearing on Season 8 of The Bachelorette with Emily Maynard, but this eligible Dutchman made headlines far before ABC’s popular reality competition show.

Growing up the son of a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Indy speed record holder, Luyendyk initially made a name for himself in the car racing world. “I grew up at the track, so being a driver felt natural to me,” he says of his career choice.

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By Jessica Conigliaro

According to People, the newest reality TV couple Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici are saving sleeping together for their celebrity wedding night…unlike famous couple Ashley Hebert and her Bachelorette winner hubby, J.P. Rosenbaum, who chose not to wait for marriage. “Those are their own personal beliefs, and we’re not going to judge them,” Rosenbaum says. “We do our thing; they do their thing.”

Two reality TV couples have different opinions when it comes to waiting for marriage. What do you do if you and your partner have conflicting beliefs?

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By Meghan Fitzgerald

Starting out as one of the 26 girls in The Bachelor, Desiree Hartsock was fan-favorited as the new Bachelorette. People reports on the After the Final Rose special, Hartsock stated, “Just can’t even believe I’m here. With the support of everyone, it’s just such a blessing.” Entertainment Weekly reports that Hartsock shocked many when she sported a no bangs look, especially the Women Tell All. Hartsock will continue to shock many with drama, love, and passion on this summer’s ninth edition of The Bachelorette. 

What are some out of the box ways to find love?

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By Nic Baird

Season  17 star of The Bachelor Sean Lowe is looking for a woman to start his family, UsMagazine.com reports.  Lowe originally tried to woo Emily Maynard on The Bachelorette, but now he’s hoping to find the future mother of his children. “I want to start a family and just have a house that’s full of love and laughter,” the 29-year-old  Dallas insurance agent said. Lowe enjoys being an uncle to his sisters’ kids, but said he can only imagine how much it will intensify when he has his own.

What are some unconventional ways to find your perfect partner?

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By Nic Baird

Season seven Bachelorette Ashley Herbert and fiancé J.P. Rosenbaum got hitched Saturday in Pasadena, Calif., according to People. The couple are only the second in the franchise’s 24 seasons to tie the knot after the finale. Bachelor and Bachelorette alumni Ali Fedowsky, Emily Maynard, and Jason and Molly Mesnick were in attendance, and franchise host Chris Harrison officiated the ceremony. “Today is all about our friends and family,” Herbert said.

What are some ways to celebrate your love without getting married?

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By Jennifer Ross

The time came for a celebration in Pasadena, California. The Bachelorette famous couple Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum were so excited for their December 1^st celebrity wedding. With a beautiful ceremony planned by wedding planner Mindy Weiss, invitees included reality TV show alums Emily Maynard, Trista and Ryan Sutter, and Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez. Both bride and groom were ready to walk down the aisle, after each having their last “single” party in Scottsdale, Arizona. “The girls had quite the party! They had a stripper for Ashley, and everyone got spa treatments. The guys hung out and went out for a steak dinner,” a source revealed. Besides becoming Mrs. Rosenbaum, Hebert was most excited about finally putting on her wedding dress: “Ashley can’t wait for people to see it!”

Famous couple Hebert and Rosenbaum had fun while celebrating the night before their celebrity wedding. What are some unique ways to spend your bachelor/bachelorette party?

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By Sara Dawkins

It has been announced that the most recent couple from The Bachelor series has split. Shocking. You mean to tell us that finding love in three weeks in front of cameras, a herd of people and being thrown into extravagant romantic dates didn’t really build the solid foundation that a couple needs to work out? You could have fooled me. Now that Emily Maynard and Jef ‘with one F’ Helms are over, we can take a minute to look and learn from other Bachelor couples:

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By Jennifer Ross

Cheryl Burke is on the hunt for love and she is not afraid to have an audience along for her journey. The DWTS: All Stars professional dancer has told UsMagazine.com that she has met with the TV executives of the ABC’s the Bachelorette and the discussion was about her being the next contestant. “There hasn’t been a firm offer, but if they offer it to me I would love to do it,” Burke, 28, said. So why hasn’t this single gal found Mr. Right? According to Burke, her hectic schedule keeps her secluded and unable to meet different potentials. “I’m around the same people all the time, I’ve been on this show for nearly a decade.”

What are some non-traditional ways to meet ‘the one’?

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By Nicole Weintraub

Bachelorette’s Emily Maynard has moved on from her former fiancé Jef Holm with Nascar racer Jason White, according to UsMagazine.com. The single mom has denied her rebound with White, though recent photos have been revealed showing Maynard and White getting cozy. The pair went to a Carrie Underwood concert and then they ventured to a club together. “They were all over each other,” said an observer who noticed the two. Maynard has a six-year-old daughter with Ricky Hendrick who was also a Nascar racer, so this is not Maynard’s first racing beau. She was also, back in 2006, with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

How do you know if someone you meet right after a relationship ended is a rebound?

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By Jennifer Ross

It looks like there won’t be the sound of wedding bells in the near future for Emily Maynard and Jef Holm. The Bachelorette couple confirmed last week’s rumors that they are splitting up in exclusive statements given to People. “I have nothing but respect and love for Jef and his family, but ultimately we are just at different points in our lives, Maynard, 26, said about Holm. Neither one of them regrets any part of their journey together. In Holm’s, 28, statement, he hopes that they will remain life-long friends. “Emily and I are great friends and I hope we can continue to be friends forever…. I will always love her.”

How do you know if you’re in the same place in your life as a potential partner?

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By Jennifer Ross

Even though time has passed since Emily Maynard, 28, dumped Chris Bukowski earlier this year on The Bachelorette, Bukowski says he’s still not over her. Bukowski, 25, has since moved on to ABC’s the Bachelor Pad, and has found a new love interest, Sarah Newlon. On a date together, he admitted to Newlon, 28, that being dumped by Maynard was probably one of “the worst things I’ve ever experienced…it’s heartbreaking.” A good thing he has going for him is how Newlon is willing to lend a shoulder to his pain.

What do you do if you’re having a hard time getting over an ex?

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