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Celebrities like Sharon Stone, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, and Valerie Bertinelli are vulnerably sharing what divorce taught them - you need to hear this! 

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There are two new studies out that show younger people aren’t having as much sex and it’s a fairly significant shift from a decade ago. The Institute for Family Studies found that nearly 25 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 haven’t had sex in the past year. A recent Playboy study found the same results, and now experts are looking into why. From burn out from dating apps, to social anxiety stemming from the pandemic, to young adults moving back in with their parents, some experts believe this trend will continue to lower our country’s fertility rates further. 

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When your true love story was right here…waiting for you. Real-life I Do Part 2 success story: Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes are taking over the pod!

From a love story 30 years in the making, to the unconventional way they started dating, to the breakup they had to have before they said “I Do” — Richard and Daisy are opening up about their unique love journey and why it was built to last. 

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On this relationship Saturday, we have some incredible advice for everyone in any stage of a relationship or life. First, up we have a study out of Psychology Today that shares the science behind the timing of a text. Next up on the feed we will have the seven mistakes most people make when dating again after a breakup or divorce. And finally, for those in a relationship, we share 15 questions you should ask your partner to build connections and help your compatibility grow and thrive.

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On this relationship Saturday, we have some incredible advice for everyone in any stage of a relationship or life. First, up we have a study out of Psychology Today that shares the science behind the timing of a text. Next up on the feed we will have the seven mistakes most people make when dating again after a breakup or divorce. And finally, for those in a relationship, we share 15 questions you should ask your partner to build connections and help your compatibility grow and thrive. 

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It’s been a turbulent season of 90 Day Fiancé - but Marissa and Edward have weathered the storm and made it down the aisle! Now they catch up with Amy and TJ to talk about how they’ve navigated watching the show back - and how they’ve handled fans giving opinions on their relationship.

Where do things stand with Marissa’s ex-husband Michael? Where do they stand on having children? Did they get close to calling it quits?! We’re getting deep! 

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‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul has announced on social media that she will not continue on the hit Hulu series because of bullying from her casemates. Paul accused some of the women of laughing at her children as she goes through two very public custody battles. The news comes as TMZ reports that Paul failed multiple recent court ordered drug tests as she tries to get more time with her children from two separate relationships. Mormon Wives has had two other star cast members drop out of the series, with two more saying they’re unsure whether they’ll continue on the show, which the network just renewed for two more seasons.

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Charles Spencer is in the final hours of promoting his book about his late sister Princes Diana, and he continues to drop headline making comments. Spencer says he has no relationship with the King and believes he was gaslit by him, calling Buckingham Palace’s statement about his book condescending and “not straight.” Spencer also acknowledged that while most people believe he’s on Prince Harry’s side of the divide between him and Prince William, he insists he’s on the side of both of them, adding he hopes one day it’s resolved. Princess Di’s brother also revealed the reason he wrote the book now, and included his biggest regret in delivering Diana’s eulogy.

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The reality wives are going through it! 

From divorce to custody issues to an ex-husband publicly blasting alleged threesomes, Cheryl Burke and Joan Vassos break it all down!

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A doctor who studies gut feelings for a living wrote a fascinating article in the Washington Post this month. We learn about the science behind a gut feeling and when and how to know whether to trust it.  Researchers found that people who make quick judgements based on gut feelings alone, only get it right around 54% of the time. Instead, scientists say you should treat gut feelings as stop signs, a moment to assess what you’re feeling and why before making a rash decision. They even suggest doing two specific exercises to interrupt the hormonal surge that happens when a “gut feeling” takes over your body.

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This is a list that will have many of you questioning how much you share with others, who you share that information with, and why you’re sharing it in the first place. Oversharing is a common trait in many of us, but sharing itself isn’t the problem, it’s when you’re sharing to get affirmation that’s at issue. Emotionally secure people don’t need their life to be witnessed in order to feel seen, and they don’t need others to confirm what they already know about themselves. We’ll go over the 8 things emotionally secure people keep to themselves, and how they choose to share their stories in a more meaningful way. 

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‘Stranger Things’ Actress Millie Bobbie Brown got married at 20, adopted her first child at 21 and has now adopted her second at the age of 22 alongside her husband, 24-year-old Jake Bongiovi. In the couple’s latest Instagram post, they confirmed they adopted a baby boy, Brown captioning the post with “Hi little guy!” showing Bongiovi and her holding hands with him. Brown is among a smaller fraction of women her age having babies these days, let alone adopting them. Just 3% of adoptive mothers are between the ages of 18 and 29, Brown saying that one day she hopes a pregnancy is in her future as well.

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More shocking excerpts have been released from “Sean Song: Diana, My Sister.” The brother of Princess Dianna, Charles Spencer, provided new context and attributed more cold and hurtful quotes to then Prince Charles. Spencer describes some in the Palace as “relieved” upon hearing the news of Diana’s death.

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Ting, ting, ting! We have an announcement! RHOSLC Britani Bateman is opening up to Brian Austin Green about how two divorces led her to finding her self-worth, and learning to prioritize men less. 

Britani opens up about who she’s dating now, and what she’s excited to clear up on the latest season of Real Housewives. 

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The brother of Princess Dianna, Charles Spencer, has authored a new book leading up to the 30th anniversary of her death. In the book, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” Spencer writes about a phone call he had with then Prince Charles after the death of Diana, where he claims Charles said “Rest assured. We’ll forget her soon enough.” In a rare move, Buckingham Palace chose to respond to the released passage by saying “His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and color memory.” Damn!

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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have been dealing with a lot of changes lately, and now, just two days after starting a new school, in a new country, they’ve had to make another major change: another new school. According to the Sussex’s spokesperson, the distance and traffic between home and school have proven to be too difficult and caused enough security concerns that they have switched the children’s school. This comes as the UK announced both the Duke and Dutchess will “imminently receive” an official risk re-assessment to determine whether tax funded security will be extended to them.

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The headlines, the hate and the comments keep coming after a social media post by Meghan Markle over the weekend shows snippets of the Sussex’s new life in the UK. We see the backs of 7-year-old Archie and 5-year-old Lilibet along with the Duke and Dutchess enjoying the English country side. Many are slamming Meghan for “manufacturing interest and curiosity” into her children, while hiding the children’s faces and asking for privacy.  Meantime, SNL UK premiered their second season with an opening skit, skewering the non-working Royals, at one point referencing the longstanding, baseless rumor questioning whether Harry is King Charles’ biological son. 

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After Jana Kramer’s eye-opening interview with Shanna Moakler, Kelly Bensimon and Joan Vassos are reflecting on what they took away from the conversation. 

From how to introduce the man you’re dating to your kids, to their thoughts on co-parenting “nesting” - the women give their honest advice. 

Plus, Kelly reflects on a recent relationship she broke off while going through a serious health scare.

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After a hilarious conversation with friends about how this next generation is spoiling their kids with a “gentle parenting” approach, a recent article explored this very sentiment many parents and grandparents are feeling these days. We go over the three styles most parents fall into: The “fish bowl” approach, the “ocean approach” and the “aquarium approach” and why the aquarium method is considered the the best way to help children feel both confident and safe while moving them through tough emotions in a productive way. We also discuss what you can do if you’re a frustrated friend or family member who wants to prevent a spoiled child from becoming a troubled adult. 

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90 Day Fiancé Star Ashley Michelle publicly asked for a divorce from her husband Manuel, one day before their 4 year wedding anniversary. In an instagram post, Michelle put up a picture from their wedding, demanded a divorce, told him not to come back to the house and tagged him. Michelle isn’t the only celebrity who has taken to social media to post about a break up, the most recent, Meghan Thee Stallion; but experts have some sage advice to anyone who is tempted to air their dirty laundry.  Simply put, put that phone down immediately after a fight or breakup because two wrongs never make a right.

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This is a relationship term that has caught on for all the reasons you’ll never guess. We are all so burned out from flag culture…  red flags, green flags, yellow flags… that we’ve started to turn every small, quirky habit into a referendum on our relationships. Experts say the unusual and yes, even mildly annoying habits of your partner or a potential partner are NOT evidence that someone is incompatible with us. We’ve stopped dating each other and are constantly surveilling and labeling one another.  We go over some hilarious examples, and some of our own beige flags, to remind us all that some of the strange things we do, may end up being the most endearing if we just look at them through a different lens. 

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Jana Kramer sits down with Shanna Moakler to talk about the hardships of her divorce from ex-husband Travis Barker, her regrets, and when it’s appropriate to share more with your kids.

Shanna has a new women’s wellness brand, Hello Foxi, teases about her upcoming memoir, and tells us how her real love story was 30 years in the making! 

Plus, how does she REALLY feel now about appearing in her ex’s documentary? 

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Now that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are back in the UK, King Charles released a formal letter reminding the public that Harry and Meghan are not to be treated like members of the royal family! In his public statement, the King begins by saying “to help avoid doubt or confusion” and goes on to say there is no change to the couples’ status as non-working members of the Royal family and that they should NOT be referenced as “His and Her Royal Highness.” The Sussexes have already reacted through their spokesperson, saying they were surprised by the King’s letter.

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While interracial dating is not taboo the way it was in years past, it is still fascinating the way we are often treated when we’re out at restaurants together. Over the weekend, we dealt with the same question we are constantly asked, and it’s a question we were NEVER confronted with when we were with same race partners. We discuss why it’s difficult to assume people of opposite races are in a romantic relationship, and what would should say the next time we’re asked if we want to “split the bill."

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Congratulations to Ciara and hubby Russell Wilson, who have just announced they’re expecting their fifth child. Their announcement comes as the latest statistics show for the first time ever, there are now more older women having children than teens. As medical advancements continue, and more women choosing to focus on their careers and finding the right mate, the fertility rate for women ages 35 to 39 have jumped up by 71% and for women 40-44, by 127%. 

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We just had to get to the bottom of one of the most bizarre dating trends that has exploded online: pheromone-maxxing. Also known as, not showering for days in order to let body odor build into a “biological superpower” to attract a partner. Here’s the deal though, human pheromones have been studied for decades, and there is no scientific evidence to support this trend. In fact, not only is it flat out gross, it could also be detrimental to your health.

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Who among us has not had a case of the Ick? That feeling of romantic repulsion that you just can’t shake? Relationship experts are weighing into this phenomenon and said you should ask yourself some questions before immediately calling off the relationship. In fact, psychiatrists say “the Ick” can actually be a natural defense mechanism, protecting yourself from vulnerability and even guarding against intimacy. 

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Thinking about getting a prenup in your chapter two marriage? You need to listen to what divorce attorney Dennis Vetrano says to look out for when reviewing a prenup! 

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Our dear, late friend and guardian angel, PR guru Howard Bragman had just invited us to meet the new man in his life on a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Howard was offering us a safe space, away from the paparazzi and nosy tabloid reporters, after a particularly tough day negotiating our exit from ABC.  Howard wanted us to meet the man he said he was going to marry one day, Mike Maimone, but God had other plans. Just days after accepting his offer, Howard suddenly passed from an acute and deadly form of leukemia, but the day before he passed, Mike proposed and the two married at Howard’s hospital bedside. We eventually did meet Mike, a few weeks later at Howard’s memorial service, and now he’s become a forever friend to us. Mike has penned a book detailing his beautiful love story with Howard, honoring the man we all miss each and everyday.  Our conversation with Mike Maimone on his book, “Guess What? I Love You."

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Prenups aren’t just for rich people! Divorce attorney Dennis Vetrano joins RHONY Kelly Bensimon and Bachelor Nation alum Courtney Robertson to explain why prenups are important!

From pet clauses to infidelity clauses, we are covering it all!

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It was an amazing two hour catch up to see what happened to all of the Islanders, once they left the Fiji villa…. And there was a lot to unpack! First, we’re still not sure whether or not Sincere and Melanie are a couple and we’re still not sure we believe Carl and Aniya ever were one (they claim they are).  The drama broke out when Sol began complaining again about her treatment in the villa, but was humiliated after producers showed never before seen clips that proved otherwise. We also discuss the obvious media training KC, Titi, Corbin and Parmida had before the reunion, and Dylan proved to T.J. once again why he is not a fan of Kenzie’s guy. 

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We’ve all been around this person: they appear nice, helpful and giving, but in reality their actions actually have nothing to do with you at all, they have to do with them getting praise and attention. The help they offer is sometimes even used as a bargaining chip or emotional blackmail and if you don’t accept it, or don’t like it, all hell will break loose. We have tips on how to recognize a resentful martyr and how to manage a healthier relationship with them.

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Brian Austin Green, Bachelor Nation’s Bob Guiney, and resident real-life single guy Mr. Right are giving you the male point of view you NEED! 

Do men’s sex drive decrease as they age? Should you consider dating overseas if you can’t meet anyone? If the guy you’re dating is bad with money…what should you do? 

Take notes - these guys are answering your questions!

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This episode was inspired by an instagram feed dedicated to helping people have healthier communication, called happy couples connect. We’ve all felt triggered during heated conversations with our partners, and that’s when we usually make it about the other person: it’s because of THEIR tone, or THEIR timing. The truth is most of us are operating out of fear and we either get defensive, use harsh words, or shut down without trying to understand the other person. We go over the five questions you can ask yourself, before a difficult conversation turns into knock-down, drag-out fight. 

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A fascinating article in the New York Times this week featured an in depth conversation with the author of “The Art of Fighting.” Priya Parker is a conflict resolution facilitator who believes we could all use a little more conflict in our lives, but we need to be a lot better about how we go about it. Parker says relationships often fall apart because we are afraid to fight.

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The men are taking over! Brian Austin Green, Bob Guiney, and Mr. Right are giving you the male perspective on your burning questions - and there is no sugarcoating going on here!

Why do men tend to date younger after divorce? Is it ever OK to date your ex’s friend after you split? What are the rules for dating when you’re separated vs. divorced? They are covering it all! 

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Famously Available is back! DeAnna Pappas, Kathy Swarts, Annaliese Puccini, and Cindy Cullers are putting their hearts on the line for love. 
The ladies catch up on their dating lives, and some relationships have crashed and burned since we last heard from them! Plus, our newbies get honest about the kind of men they are hoping to attract!
One thing's for sure...dating isn't easy at ANY age! 

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Just as soon as the news emerged that Meghan Markle had been offered a role in an upcoming season of Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen," a new headline now that the offer has been taken back over online outrage. Longtime journalist and magazine editor Tina Brown says she’s confirmed the backlash was so intense in the UK, that the production pulled their offer to the Duchess.  

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Divorce is hard - but it’s also HOT!

Our resident divorcées from Bachelor Nation DeAnna Pappas and Courtney Robertson are joined by real-life single gal Louise to talk about how the latest trend is lifting the stigma that used to surround splits! 

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Days after we heard the surprising news that the Susexes are returning to England, we are now learning that a big part of that decision may be Megan’s return to acting on the small screen. Markle gave up her acting career in 2017 after her engagement to Prince Harry, but after several attempts at a new career as a lifestyle guru, it appears she is going back to her roots. We go over the latest details, including where Harry and Megan will live with their two children, what life may be like for them, and just how long they’re expected to stay in the UK. 

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Could you imagine living with your ex-husband after 30+ years? Kathy Swarts is connecting with Lynn Large, who’s going viral on TikTok for documenting her journey to becoming roommates with her ex-husband in her Chapter Two!

This episode will inspire you to find joy in your second act and show how choosing a non-traditional path can be fulfilling!

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We just returned from Montreal, the scene of what some are calling the latest cringe social media post from lovebirds Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau. The two are dancing in a Montreal Hardware store to Justin’s son’s song playing on the radio, but plenty of people have been taking some mean shots at them, one tv presenter calling them the most annoying couple in the world. On the other side of the spectrum, we talk about one of the most adorable couples in the word: Zendaya and Tom Holland, who have taken quite the opposite approach to managing their relationship in the spotlight. Do we even have confirmation that they’re actually married?

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We did not see this one coming, but Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Harry and his family will be moving back to the United Kingdom, and soon. The children, 7-year-old Archie and 5-year-old Lilibet are reportedly already enrolled in school beginning in the fall. Now speculation is brewing why this is occurring now and what life will be like for the family who originally fled because of privacy and security concerns.

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It feels so good at first: someone is seducing you, telling you you’re perfect, lavishing gifts and experiences on you, and then it shifts. We go over the traits of love bombers, how they begin with praise and then end with manipulation and control. While not all love bombers become emotionally abusive, experts say to be wary of a partner who resents your boundaries, personal interests or friendships.

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A researcher in the science of happiness has written a book that teaches us all how to feel more loved. Professor Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky says previous research on happiness has focused on the love we feel FOR others, but she makes the argument that what truly makes us happy is the love we feel FROM others. How do we get that feeling? By changing our conversations. If we intentionally have conversations where we listen to learn, where we don’t interrupt or give advice or turn the topic to ourselves, our partners will feel more loved and, in turn, will become more willing and even eager to do the same for you.

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RHONY favorites Kelly Bensimon and Sonja Morgan are digging into the latest chapter two celebrity headlines!

A former housewife is opening a cafe - will our NY ladies be checking it out?

Did a rocker’s ex-wife shade a Kardashian? We get into the comment that made us do a double-take! 

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Our favorite Golden Bachelor alum Susan Noles, Joan Vassos, Kathy Swarts, and Cindy Cullers are reflecting on how far they’ve come in their chapter two. 

Things get emotional when Susan opens up about what’s going on in her family and how she’s trying to be supportive. 

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The Bachelor’s Courtney Robertson didn’t come here to make friends…or get divorced - but here she is!

Her fellow Bachelor Nation alum, DeAnna Pappas, and Bob Guiney are taking her under their wings to help her weather the nasty divorce storm she’s in the middle of. 

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We had a blast going over the latest dating trend making the rounds on social media: eventationships.  It’s described as an agreement between two singles who commit to being each other’s plus ones, especially around wedding season. Sounds like the exact plot of the 2005 rom com “The Wedding Date” starring Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney, however it’s now a thing…. Or was it always?  We discuss how it works, how it can get messy, and why we actually think this may be how our relationship started. 

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