By Annette Hazard

If you have a significant other in rehab, it is important for you to understand that they made a positive decision in their life. Seeking help for an addiction or problem can be incredibly beneficial for the person who needs help, but it is also important for you to lend support to them so that they know that there are people who are there for them and that care about their well-being. There are quite a number of ways that you can support your girlfriend or boyfriend while they’re in a rehab center.

Be Patient

Addictions are normally very powerful and can overcome a person’s life. Because of this, it can be very difficult for someone to get over an addiction that they’ve been struggling with. Instead of asking your significant other if they’ve gotten over their addiction yet when you visit them in rehab, it is important for you to tell them that you know it takes time and that you will be there for them throughout the whole process. When you are patient with someone who has an addiction, you are allowing them to get healthy without too much pressure.

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Be Gentle

Being gentle with someone who is in rehab is very important for their recovery. Going into a rehab and calling your partner every name in the book to show them tough love is doing nothing but hurting their feelings and making them feel badly about themselves. Even though you should never tolerate an addiction, you should tolerate and be gentle with the person who has one. Showing tough love might seem like a good idea but for someone who has an addiction, it can be triggering to know that someone you care about thinks it’s alright to call you names and tell you that you’re weak.

Related: Lea Michele Is Proud of Boyfriend Cory Monteith for Checking In to Rehab

Be There

If your significant other is in a rehab center, it is so important for you to let them know that you’re always there for them and have not abandoned them. One reason why a lot of people avoid going to rehab is because they are afraid that their lives outside will fall apart while they’re trapped in an addiction facility. Take advantage of visiting times and speak with the director of the rehab center to learn more about ways you can contact your loved one inside. Take advantage of everything offered by the rehab center and be with your loved one on a regular basis.

Annette Hazard is a freelance writer that is currently promoting a rehab center that you can learn more here. She usually writes about health related issues. 

By Petra Halbur

According to reports, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have split up again.  The Twilight couple has been on-and-off again since Stewart’s highly-publicized affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders. Though the pair reunited in March after a two-month separation, all did not remain well in paradise. While reps have not been reached, a source told People that a major indication of their relationship’s demise was Stewart’s absence from Pattinson’s birthday celebration on May 13^th. “It was very strange that they didn’t celebrate Rob’s birthday together … Kristen was not part of the celebration,” the source said. “For the past few days, they have not spent any time together.”

What are some ways to recover after a tough break-up?

Cupid’s Advice:

Break-ups can be confusing, lonely and extremely painful.  Recovery takes time.  Cupid is here with advice for how to make this difficult process easier:

1. Take time for yourself: Enjoy the “me time” you might have been too busy for when you were in a relationship.  Reopen some personal projects you put to the side.  Watch your favorite movie. Eat your favorite food.  You deserve it.

2. Don’t blame yourself: Relationships are complicated and break ups don’t necessarily have to be anyone’s fault.  Don’t wallow in self-criticism but don’t vilify your ex, either.  This is a time to heal and assigning blame won’t benefit anyone.

3. Don’t give up hope: There’s a reason why the saying, “There are plenty of fish in the sea” is cliché: it’s true.  Just because this relationship didn’t work out doesn’t mean you’ll never find “the one.”  Don’t stop looking.

How did you get through your break up?  Tell us below.  

By Whitney Baker Johnson and Sarah Ribeiro

Brooke Burke-Charvet is a star in so many ways: actress, model, Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) winner and now co-host. Given her past dancing record (she won season 7), it’s no surprise that DWTS is something she holds near and dear to her heart.

“I loved the experience of learning how to dance. It was an incredible life lesson. Hosting the show and being such a big part of the DWTS family does make me want to dance again, but I doubt that I’d be able to pull off dancing and hosting at the same time!”

As for the current season, the co-host thinks it will be full of surprises until the finale (which airs tonight). “Every couple brings something different to the ballroom,” she shares. “I love how unpredictable and evenly-matched it is this year. On some nights, when I think a certain couple will shine, another couple surprises me. That’s the beauty of the show. At this point, I have no idea who will take home the coveted mirror ball trophy. Even if I had a favorite, I wouldn’t tell you anyways!”

Related Link: Brooke Burke-Charvet Shares Love Life Secrets

But despite keeping her favorite couple to herself and juggling multiple activities and roles, the most important role seems to be that of being a good mom to her children and wife to husband David Charvet. “We [David] and I try to get out once a week, just the two of us. Our golden rule is that we can talk about anything but the kids. We do a lot of double dates, and we love the local hot spot in Malibu, Nobu, which is only five minutes away from our house. A really important part of our relationship is to carve out that time just for us.”

In addition to balancing her personal life with her hectic schedule, Burke-Charvet has another challenge and it happens during allergy season. Each spring, she’s faced with excessive sneezing, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. This is not something that fares well in her busy career. Knowing that she isn’t alone when it comes to seasonal allergies, Brooke is partnering with Claritin on the Claritin Clear Challenge to get the message out to others who are going through this. Claritin keeps her healthy while she carries on with her busy life at home and in the spotlight.

“My allergy symptoms slow me down as a mom,” she reveals. “And it can also be really embarrassing when you’re on television. Claritin really works for me, so I teamed up with them  to take their Claritin Clear Challenge and share my story.”

Related Link: With Claritin, The Difference Is Clear

Of course, Burke-Charvet has faced worse health problems than allergies. Last year, she announced that she had thyroid cancer and underwent preventative surgery. Even so, just like her allergies, she didn’t let her diagnosis get in the way of living a normal life. “All of it was hard, but as a public figure, I have a responsibility to share personal things when I think other people can grow from them,” she explains. “I was astonished to learn how many women have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and have had thyroidectomies. I hope sharing my story was comforting for those people.”

It wasn’t a one-way street though. “I certainly learned a lot from the exchange on social media. The outpour of love, support and prayers from everyone around the country really helped me manage my own fears, and I’m happy that I was able to control the story and share it. We all learned from one another – that’s why I’m so open and vocal on social media.”

It’s no wonder this strong, courageous and likeable woman won DWTS!

Be sure to watch Dancing With the Stars on ABC tonight at 8/7c to see who wins – and to see how Claritin helps Burke-Charvet stay allergy-free.

For more information about Burke-Charvet, follow her on Twitter or check out her Web site, Modern Mom.

By Jane Greer, PhD for GalTime.com

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have, at long last, finalized their divorce. Famously married in a lavish ceremony on August 20, 2011 and infamously separated just seventy-two days later – the settlement battle dragged on for a grand total of 536 days. Kim is the one who originally initiated the proceedings in October 2011, citing irreconcilable differences. Now that it’s finally over, both parties seem relieved to end the ordeal. Humphries even tweeted emphatically on April 18th, “Couldn’t be happier!” But that wasn’t always the case.

Related: How to Get Financially Stable After Divorce

While it was widely publicized that Kim insisted on a divorce, Humphries dragged his feet, demanding an annulment. He failed to show up for several court proceedings, and thereby slowed things down. Humphries has always insisted that he was swindled by Kim – fooled into marriage as part of a publicity stunt masterminded by her family. Consequently, he also reportedly filed for spousal support from Kim to compensate for this betrayal.

You would think that when a marriage clearly goes bad, both people would be eager to get out so they can put a stop to the bad feelings, and get a fresh start with the hope of turning whatever they had just been through into a life lesson. But that is easier said than done. In their case, Kris dug his heels in and demanded squatter’s rights. For some people, when they feel cheated and betrayed, the concept of getting even overtakes the need to move on with their life, even at the expense of their own happiness. They want to pay the person back for hurting them. It is their way of making sure that person will be sorry for what they did. For some it is about money, but for most it is simply about getting even and righting where they were wronged.

Related: 7 Lessons from Celebrity Divorces: What You Can Learn from Their Mistakes

In my book How Could You Do This To Me? Learning To Trust After Betrayal there is a chapter called I’ll Make You Pay. While doing that might offer some sense of redemption, all it really does is keep that person locked in the past along with all its negativity. Seeking revenge serves only to keep the anger alive. You know what they say, that the best revenge is living well. If that’s the case, you will get back at your ex far quicker by easing up and being happy in your new life than you will by showing how you just can’t let him or her go. Doing that is not the same as forgiving, or of saying the other person didn’t behave in an inexcusable way.

The real pay-off here is to leave the pain behind, and gain insight into what happened so you can make sure it doesn’t ever happen to you again. If you can do that, you will be the real winner.

By Petra Halbur

It looks like the Duchess of Cambridge has been getting in touch with her inner culinary queen. As her July due date approaches, Kate Middleton has started taking cooking lessons from her new housekeeper, Antonella Fresolone.  Fresolone, who worked at Buckingham Palace for 13 years, has been teaching the mother-to-be how to make “a number of new dishes,” according to UsMagazine.com. Middleton is hoping to learn how to make some of Fresolone’s signature meals, such as her renowned homemade pasta and French bread, at the Nottingham cottage she shares with Prince William.

How can you show your partner that you care?

Cupid’s Advice:

As wonderful as pregnancy is, it can also be a turbulent, chaotic period of time. With all the effort that goes into preparing for your baby, it can be difficult to take time off for you and your partner. How do you manage to show your partner that you care?  Cupid has some ideas:

1. The little things: Since it’s not always be practical to fly your partner out to Hawaii for the weekend, try doing some small favors that your partner will really appreciate. Whether it’s volunteering to do the dishes, or offering to give a massage, incorporate tiny acts of love and consideration into your day. They won’t go unnoticed.

2. Do errands together: Everyone wants to feel included. While it may not seem particularly romantic, inviting your partner to go on errands with you can be simple yet effective way to show how much you like spending time together.

 3. Express affection: Whether it’s holding hands, cuddling, or simply saying, “I love you,” little expressions of affection are a great reminder of how much you care for your partner.

What are ways that you show your partner you care?  Tell us below. 

By Lisa Estall for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Hilary Duff has joined the campaign to support Johnson’s Baby Cares partnership with Save the Children for the second year in a row. The actress recently visited the Save the Children early childhood education school in Yucca Valley, California – where she met with families who benefit from the program.

Celebrity Baby Scoop recently got to speak with Hilary about the Johnson’s Baby Cares program and her 1-year-old son.

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CBS: Tell us about partnering with Johnson’s Baby for Johnson’s Baby Cares. What’s it all about? Why did you get involved?

HD: I can’t believe I have my first year as a mom under my belt – time flies. Looking back on it, I’ve been thinking a lot about the support I received from my family, friends and fans over the past year, and how their words of encouragement really helped me get through some challenging days.

Unfortunately not all moms have the same support system or even basic everyday resources to help them with motherhood. That’s why I’m proud to partner with Johnson’s Baby Cares for the second year on its newest campaign centered around Johnson’s Baby “Care Cards” – which is helping to deliver encouragement and positive support to moms across the country, while also raising funds for families and babies assisted by Save the Children.

CBS: How’s baby Luca doing? Is he into everything these days now that he’s walking?

HD: Luca’s incredible!  I can’t believe he is already 13 months old.  He’s certainly an active boy and yes, even more so now that he is walking. In fact, he basically skipped the walking stage and went straight to “speed walking.”  I spend my days on my feet trailing him around the house and yard!

CBS: You seem to have the ‘perfect’ life with a great career and family life. But do you think women can REALLY ‘have it all’? Have you had to make sacrifices now that you’re a mom?

HD: Nobody’s life is perfect but in this day and age women are able to find a balance between work and home life. Of course my life has changed but I don’t think of them as sacrifices because I was ready for this new chapter!

Related Link: Hilary Duff Calls Motherhood a “Hormonal Roller Coaster”

CBS: We saw you and Mike enjoying Coachella. Comment on the importance of making time as a couple. Do you think it’s important? Do you have regular date nights?

HD: Yes of course it’s important to make time to focus on your relationship. But it’s not always easy! We aren’t huge planners, we tend to do things last minute but we enjoy going out for nice dinners or spending time with friends.

For the rest of the interview, click here.

By April Littleton

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have been married for 7 years and are still going strong! For their recent anniversary, McDermott wanted to created a special gift for his lovely wife. The result was a dazzling ring set in 18k gold with over 150 small rose cut diamonds and the most unique detail – the ring can spin! Neil Lane, McDermott’s jewelry designer who created the ring told People, “Tori loved it! Dean is very romantic and sentimental and he totally adores her. The ring represents the significance of their relationship. She rocks his world!”

What are some ways to make your anniversary special?

Cupid’s Advice:

Anniversaries are all about celebrating the commitment you made to your significant other and proving to each other that the love you share together is still as strong as ever. Every couple wants their anniversaries to be one-of-a-kind. Here are some ways to make that one day out of the year one to treasure forever:

1. Write a love letter: In today’s world, lives are overrun by the usage of text messages and emails. Do something different by writing your partner a love letter the old-fashioned way. Pour your feelings out on paper and let your significant other know just how lucky you feel to have somebody like them in your life!

2. Plan a getaway: Plan a romantic getaway just for you and your boo. Travel to the Bahamas and have some fun in the sun together, or maybe a quiet weekend in the country side would be more your style. Wherever you decide to go, make sure it’s somewhere you and your partner will be able to spend some quality time alone. This is the time to enjoy each other’s company without any distractions.

3. Stay in: Decorate your living room with rose petals, pick out a bottle of wine and prepare a home-cooked meal. Pick some of your partner’s favorite movies to watch and anticipate a night full of romance, snuggling and whispering sweet nothing’s in each other’s ears. What could be better than that?

What are some other ways to make your anniversary special? Share your thoughts below.

By April Littleton

According to UsMagazine.com, R&B singer Monica is expecting her first child with Shannon Brown. She confirmed her pregnancy via Twitter the day before Mother’s Day. Monica is already a mother to two boys Rocko, 7 and Romelo, 5 whom she had with ex fiancé, rapper Rodney “Rocko” Hill. Brown also has a son, Shannon Christopher, from a previous relationship.

When is it the right time to announce a pregnancy?

Cupid’s Advice:

Finding out you’re expecting probably sends a million emotions coursing through your body. You might feel nervous, scared, surprised or excited. You may even feel all of these emotions at the same time! Once the fact that you’re pregnant has settled into your mind, you might grapple with the issue on when is the appropriate time to start spreading the baby news. Cupid has some advice:

1. Tell your partner: For starters, the next person who needs to know you’re expecting should be the father-to-be. You can spill the news in an unexpected manner, or have him around while you take the pregnancy test. Either way, he should be the first to know because from now on he needs to be involved in any decision you make regarding the baby, including the decision on who to tell next.

2. Share the news early: If you like the idea of getting support and advice early on in the pregnancy, you have the option of telling your friends and family as soon as you find out you’re expecting. You’ll be able to share all of the excitement and experience from start to finish! The only downside being you could suffer from a miscarriage and you and your partner won’t have the option to deal with it on your own.

3.Wait it out: If you prefer to wait until you’re in the clear from possible miscarriage, wait until you’re further along in your pregnancy before making the announcement. You won’t get much help from others, but you and your beau will be able to make more decisions as a couple, which could make your relationship even stronger before the baby comes.

When did you realize it was the right time to announce your pregnancy? Comment below.

By Jennifer Harrington

Relationships are never easy, but long-distance relationships pose their own unique set of challenges. If you have ever been in a long-distance relationship, you definitely know the miles separating you from your sweetheart can eventually place an obstacle in your romance that can be impossible to overcome. What are some signs that it is time to end a long-distance relationship?

You find yourself exploring other options.

If you find yourself checking out other people or having feelings for somebody in your city, this is a clear sign it’s time to end your current relationship. You’re either ready to be single, or to pursue a relationship closer to home.

Related: 5 Ways to Spice Up Your Relationship

He meets a girl in his city.

If your man meets a girl in his city, this is an important sign. She may just be a friend, but having a lady in close proximity to him is going to affect your relationship. It may bring out your jealous streak, or it may make him re-evaluate if he wants a girlfriend who’s available for a spontaneous pizza on a Wednesday night. The same is true if you meet a special someone in your city! Need some celebrity examples to reinforce this example? Look no further than Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott and LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian.

The contact becomes less frequent.

Less contact is a sign of trouble. Be sure to honestly compare the amount of contact you had when you embarked on your long-distance relationship, compared to now. If you used to spend hours on the phone together, and now the relationship is simply a few sporadic text messages, you need to assess what’s going on. It could mean it’s just a busy time, or it could signify that you and your partner are truly living separate lives and there’s not much left to say.

You feel emotionally distant from your partner.

Physical distance is one thing, but emotional distance is a completely different issue. If it’s apparent your partner in California no longer understands (or is no longer interested in) your life in New York, you may be dealing with early warning signs. Also, be weary if you’re unable to get ahold of your partner when you really need them. Being emotionally close to your significant other is essential, and if you feel like that closeness has disappeared, it might be time to move on.

There are no future plans.

Future plans and the thought of spending physical time together is what keeps long-distance relationships alive. If you and your sweetie used to have a calendar full of plans together, and now the calendar is empty, it’s important to recognize this and question what has changed. Of course, there are practical reasons why you aren’t logging tons of frequent flyer miles to see each other (lack of funds, a major deadline at work, etc.). But, it could mean that your partner no longer wants to commit to future plans with you, which means they no longer see a future with you.

There is no end in sight.
Countless couples find themselves separated over a period of time for different reasons. Two lovebirds may have to attend different colleges or one partner may be forced to relocate to a new city to pursue a job opportunity. However, the important thing is for couples to communicate and have a plan to change the situation. If you and your significant other are living apart, and you never discuss when and how you are going to be in the same zip code, it’s time to question your decision to stay together. There’s only so long a romantic relationship can survive based on phone calls and weekend rendezvous.

Related: The Key to a Lasting Relationship

There is a lesson to be learned here: long-distance relationships can work, but they can be difficult to manage. Ending a relationship is never easy. It’s important to be honest with yourself and make sure you are truly happy and fulfilled, especially when you’re apart. If you find yourself in a similar situation, be sure to keep these warning signs in mind.

Have you ever been in a long-distance relationship? If so, how have you known when it was time to end it? Share in the comments below.

By Sarah Ribeiro

He may be notorious for being a bad boy, but now, Ray J is hanging out with a bunch of bad girls. The singer, actor and reality television star will be hosting Oxygen’s Bad Girls All-Star Battle, which takes 14 of the most popular ladies from Bad Girls Club and pits them against each other, competing for 100,000 dollars and the title of “Baddest Bad Girl of All Time.”

After appearing on his own show For the Love of Ray J, he is once again surrounded by girls – but this time, he says it’s all professional. “Being on a dating show with all these girls trying to be with you is a whole different concept from being on a show with the baddest bad girls on the planet,” he says. “So I looked at it as a new challenge. It’s a step up to me from anything I’ve done so far.”

Of course, it’s no secret that Ray J knows all about bad girls. His history with Kim Kardashian – and their sex tape – is still a big identifier for the singer. His newest single “I Hit It First” is a definite shout-out to Kardashian and her new beau Kanye West.

Related Link: Kim Kardashian Wears Floral Dress at Punk-Themed Met Gala with Kanye West

One thing has changed though: Ray J can now tell who’s a bad girl and who isn’t. According to the musician, a bad girl is “a girl who never gives up, who is confident in herself, who has been through things. Maybe she’s been knocked down and got right back up. She keeps fighting and keeps moving forward. And a true bad girl has been through some tough things but is still a winner and continues to go on with her life as a champion.”

His new gig on Bad Girls All-Star Battle has even shown him that every bad girl has a good side too. “Some of these girls are coming on this show to win this money for real positive reasons. There is a single mom trying to win the money to help her daughter have a better life. Another bad girl is trying to help her brother get out of foster care. It’s a great show with challenges, but there’s also some real substance.”

It’s this substance, he says, that helped him become a good host:  “You want to know certain things about somebody that you trust and care about. For the show, I had to go deep with the questions. I had to really get inside of the girls’ minds and understand their angle, their plan, their emotions.”

Ray J has also grown on a personal level and adds, “It has helped me become more honest with the people around me, so as far as control and authority, I stepped up my game a thousand percent.“

Related Link: The Pros and Cons of Taming a Bad Boy

Because of this new truth, he has a lot of respect for his “bad girls.” He believes it takes strength to be bad and that being bad doesn’t mean, well, being bad. “I think a bad girl comes from within,” the host explains. “I don’t think a bad girl is a bad thing. I think it’s just a girl that’s confident, sassy and independent. If you’re a good girl or even a great girl, you can still be strong. You can still believe in yourself and stand up for what you believe in.”

Oxygen’s Bad Girls All-Star Battle premieres on Tuesday, May 21st at 9/8c. You can keep up with Ray J on Twitter and his personal site.