Shrink Wrap

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

by Dr. Jane Greer

Brad and Angelina: What Does Unconditional Love Look Like?

In sickness and in health, how do you show support? Read More

Denise Richards: How Do You Do What’s Best For The Kids?

Denise Richards, ex-wife of Charlie Sheen and the mother of two of his children, now has temporary custody of Sheen’s sons with his other ex-wife Brooke Mueller. Read More

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: Does Getting Even Pay Off

Does Getting Even Pay Off? Read More

Jane Seymour: After 20 years, Is Marriage Easier or Harder?

What’s the bottom line? Read More

Michelle Williams and Jason Segal: Can Love Conquer All?

When Do You Call Things Off? Read More

Why Does It Take Work To Make A Relationship Work?

To make a relationship work, engage in team play. Read More

Tim McGraw: When Is It Time To Stop Drinking?

What Can You Do Instead Of Drinking? Read More

Britney Spears: When Should You Call It Off?

Are You Getting Married Out Of Guilt? Read More

JLo and Casper Smart: When Is Puppy Love The Smart Choice?

Is a pet your next step? Read More

Halle Barry: Can You Get Past The Anger?

What can Halle (and you) do to find peace? Read More

When Parents Divorce, Does Age Matter?

Will Jessica and Ashlee be able to handle it? Read More

Gwen Stefani: When Is It Time To Get Help?

Will help be enough for Gwen and Gavin? Read More

Russell Crowe: Can You Have Career And Family?

Often, you have to ask yourself the question: which comes first my home life or my work? Read More

Robert Pattinson: When Do You Forgive?

Will Robert Pattinson Forgive Kristin Stewart? Read More

Taylor Swift: How Fast Is Too Fast?

Is it a good idea to attend a big family event early in a relationship? Read More

Hilary Swank : How Long Is Too Long?

How long do you wait for your partner to be ready? Read More

Jennifer Aniston: Do You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs To Find Your Prince?

Jennifer Aniston has finally found her prince. Read More

Jennifer Lopez: Once Betrayed, Always Betrayed?

If you are once betrayed are you destined to repeat it? Read More

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: How Could He Be Happy When She Was Unhappy?

Why has it been so surprising to us that Katie Holmes filed for divorce last week in an effort to end her marriage to Tom Cruise when so many of us had a hard time taking their union seriously in the first place? Maybe it’s because despite the public’s initial cynicism, people eventually embraced the couple as an example of a true Hollywood love story. Read More

Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince Harry: When Is It Flirting?

Actress Drew Barrymore married art dealer Will Kopelman over the weekend in a private ceremony in front of about 200 guests. Drew, who is expecting the couple’s first child, turned tradition upside down by taking the road toward motherhood before walking down the aisle to exchange her vows. Read More

Mary Kennedy: How Do You Live With Loss?

Loss comes in many different forms – for most people, while it is challenging, it is bearable. For others, as we saw recently with the suicide of Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy, Jr., loss can be devastating to the point at which one might believe that relief can be found only in death. It has been widely reported that Mary suffered from depression. Read More

Stephen Collins: Can Your Marriage Be Close to Divorce Without Your Knowing It?

What happens when a marriage that appears to have substance, and definitely has longevity, breaks up? Two celebrity couples are probably asking that question right now. When and how did things go wrong? Read More

Brad and Angelina: What Does Marriage Mean?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie certainly waited it out. While they were clear that they had a specific political reason for remaining unwed, the public has been fascinated by the couple’s intense connection—seven years and six kids—without making what some might say is the ultimate pledge. But that has changed. Read More

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony: Did Their Careers Collide?

Before Jennifer Lopez married Marc Anthony she was in the white hot spotlight of television, music and movies. She was a huge star and, as often happens, she attracted the boys - especially the bad ones who had a reputation with the ladies. Read More

Uma Thurman: What Matters Most?

Can the anticipation of a baby bring people together? That's a good question, and it looks like Uma Thurman is working toward answering it right now. She announced this week that she is expecting a baby with her on-again boyfriend multimillionaire financier Arpad "Arki" Busson. Thurman and Busson have been dating since 2007, with a split in 2009, after which they reconciled. Read More

Whitney Houston: The Greatest Loss of All

Even though we watched Whitney Houston deal with her personal struggles over the years which included an unhealthy, abusive marriage to Bobby Brown and alcohol and drug addiction, the news of her death this week was shocking to many of us. Read More

Heidi Klum and Seal: What Blew Up Their Marriage?

After almost seven years of marriage, Heidi Klum and Seal have decided to part. Many people were surprised by their announcement since they made such a point of telling the public how truly happy they were. Read More

Heather Locklear: What Is She Running From?

No matter how talented, beautiful, or rich you are, none of those things are sure antidotes for misery. Heather Locklear is a clear example of this. The Melrose Place actress was rushed to the hospital last week, reportedly because she mixed alcohol with prescription drugs, after her sister found her unconscious. Read More

Katy Perry and Russell Brand: How Do You Start Your Marriage Right So It Doesn't End Wrong?

Katy Perry and Russell Brand may have had a courtship and a wedding to remember, but that is all they'll have left now that Brand recently filed for divorce from his wife of 14 months. The pop star and the actor tied the knot during a lavish ceremony in India after knowing each other for only four months. Read More

Jane Greer, Ph.D., is a Marriage and Family Therapist, author of What about Me? Stop Selfishness from Ruining Your Relationship, and radio host of Doctor on Call.

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