Celebrities make a varied lot, not all of them are judicious in matters of career, public appearances, or personal relationships. Whatever their decisions and actions, there is sound knowledge we can glean from their lives. Want some love advice straight from our stars? Here are a few tips as to what goes down well and what doesn’t.
1. Opposites relationship works
This bit of lore coming down to us from ancient times, that opposites attract, holds true for many celebrities who seem to like being balanced out by someone totally unlike them. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, Mary-Kate Olsen and Oliver Sarkozy, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon may have looked highly unlikely couples at the time, but now they can be regarded as good proof of the point.
2. Gossipers are unreliable
Telling tales out of bedroom is a sure sign of a person who is better avoided. If you need an example of that, look at Russell Brand and John Mayer, guys who love to shoot their mouths about how they lived with their exes and how bad it was. You won’t want to hear stories about yourself bruited about!
3. Mutual support is the thing
Brangelina’s a good example of however big your family is and however many duties you have to discharge, you should always back up your partner. Loyalty and encouragement go a long way in relationships. Jada Pinkett Smith thought it was worth entering in a relationship with Will Smith’s oldest son so as to give more strength to their blended family.
4. Keep your secrets shrouded
Let the world know about your relationship, but keep some things secret, leave private what is private. Jay-Z and Beyoncé had been together for years before they gave out about themselves. They cherish no wish to turn their life into a reality show. They let us know a lot about Blue Ivy without pushing the happy news down everyone’s throat. Better have something that you share with your partner only.
5. Be family-focused
Naturally, celebrities have to devote much time to themselves, but it always looks so very nice when you know they are equally devoted to family values. Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon are ones who keep carrying their families in their hearts. Though they have begun their married lives anew, they still keep track of their former families for children’s sake.
6. Spend quality time together
For celebs it is a lot harder to do than for everybody else, what with their packed schedules – but don’t we all have a hectic life? The temptation of delegating our relationships to social media is strong, nevertheless we should eschew it. Look at Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom or the Beckhams. They are all deep into separate activities which they quit now and then to get together with their partners. David Beckham attends Victoria’s fashion shows, and Orlando Bloom is always glad to take Miranda Kerr’s pictures.
7. If you break up, keep it amicable
In some cases you really don’t want to see your ex’s face again, but much better if you let the chafe blow over and maintain friendly terms with those you used to be involved with. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen are the stars who show that you can do it, and it looks great when you still can encourage and support your former spouse.
Celebrities are so much in the public’s eye that it’s deadly clear what you should and shouldn’t do when in relationship. Admiring them for their success in keeping love alive, remember that you can take a leaf out of their books for your personal happiness.
