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What we can learn from the trials and triumphs of celebrity relationships.

Mating
Is It a Good Time to Begin Dating?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on November 30, 2020

Anyone who has been through a breakup knows how hard it is to get back out into the world of dating and begin again. When are you ready?

Anyone who has been through a breakup knows how hard it is to get back out into the world of dating and begin again. When are you ready?

Miscarriage
The Anguish of Miscarriage

Jane Greer Ph.D. on October 16, 2020

When a miscarriage occurs, as it did recently for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, it can feel like your body betrayed you.

When a miscarriage occurs, as it did recently for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, it can feel like your body betrayed you.

Trust
Broken Engagement: Avoiding Betrayal

Jane Greer Ph.D. on October 12, 2020

Beware the rapid-fire love affair. Recently, celebrity couple Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich called off their engagement after one that began in March and led to a marriage proposal in July.

Beware the rapid-fire love affair. Recently, celebrity couple Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich called off their engagement after one that began in March and led to a marriage proposal in July.

Anger
How to Deal with a Badmouthing Ex

Jane Greer Ph.D. on July 14, 2020

Breaking up is hard in itself. You have to find a way to move from the “we” back to the “me,” disentangle your lives, and heal enough to look to the future.

Breaking up is hard in itself. You have to find a way to move from the “we” back to the “me,” disentangle your lives, and heal enough to look to the future.

Anxiety
Away from Home During the Pandemic? The Case of Kelly Ripa

Jane Greer Ph.D. on June 15, 2020

Some people were out of town or on vacation when the stay-in-place orders were given and decided to remain where they were. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos were among them.

Some people were out of town or on vacation when the stay-in-place orders were given and decided to remain where they were. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos were among them.

Happiness
Connecting Instead of Clashing: The Case of Elon Musk

Jane Greer Ph.D. on May 22, 2020

Maintaining happiness and peace with your romantic partner is an age-old quest. With the pandemic keeping everyone at home together literally all the time, it's become more challenging than ever.

Maintaining happiness and peace with your romantic partner is an age-old quest. With the pandemic keeping everyone at home together literally all the time, it's become more challenging than ever.

Pregnancy
Pregnancy During the Pandemic

Jane Greer Ph.D. on May 1, 2020

However joyous pregnancy is, it brings uncertainties during the best of time. These days it brings extra ones that are best dealt with head-on.

However joyous pregnancy is, it brings uncertainties during the best of time. These days it brings extra ones that are best dealt with head-on.

Marriage
How to Make Differences Work for a Relationship

Jane Greer Ph.D. on February 24, 2020

The secret to a happy marriage is "putting our hands in the dirt; it’s parallel play of digging and planting,” according to actor Bill Pullman.

The secret to a happy marriage is "putting our hands in the dirt; it’s parallel play of digging and planting,” according to actor Bill Pullman.

Forgiveness
The Power of an Apology

Jane Greer Ph.D. on December 16, 2019

We often hear of infidelity among celebrities. But famous or not, betrayal can be devastating to all involved.

We often hear of infidelity among celebrities. But famous or not, betrayal can be devastating to all involved.

Relationships
How to Talk to a Partner about Turn-offs

Jane Greer Ph.D. on November 18, 2019

It's important to think about how to communicate dislikes to your partner before they really become a problem. How, though, can you do it without offense?

It's important to think about how to communicate dislikes to your partner before they really become a problem. How, though, can you do it without offense?

Relationships
Dealing With a Scorned Ex

Jane Greer Ph.D. on November 4, 2019

Anyone who has ever had a romantic relationship that ended has an ex. For some, that ex remains firmly in the past, but for others, the break might not be quite as cut and dried.

Anyone who has ever had a romantic relationship that ended has an ex. For some, that ex remains firmly in the past, but for others, the break might not be quite as cut and dried.

Relationships
Romance After Baby

Jane Greer Ph.D. on October 17, 2019

Bringing a baby into your lives can change everything. Especially demonstrations of love.

Bringing a baby into your lives can change everything. Especially demonstrations of love.