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The Daily OrangeLessons learned from celebrity couples
By Stacie Foster
Posted: 9/14/09, 3:21 AM EST Section: Feature
Love is such a funny thing. No one really knows what it is until they feel it. Everyone wants to experience it, that comfort of being with someone who really matters. But in Hollywood, most relationships aren't meaningful or special. They're fashion statements and good publicity.
Even though most Hollywood relationships don't see much past the first publicity stunt, I mean date, there are some exceptions. For every Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, there's a David Arquette and Courteney Cox. What separates true love from the relationships played out for the tabloids is the same thing that separates puppy love from the real thing here in college: genuine interest and, of course, compatibility.
Finding love in college isn't an easy thing to do. Just like in good old Tinsel Town, we're surrounded by attractive, fun people, and striking up a conversation isn't always a walk in the park. Most couples in Hollywood share some common ground. They were in a movie together, both nominated for an award or both invited to the same party. So take it from the stars and find something to talk about that interests both you and your prospective beau.
Another important piece of the puzzle for Hollywood lovebirds is retaining individuality and privacy. With cameras and paparazzi following starlets everywhere they go, the public begins to think of the couple as a pair, instead of two individuals who are in love. Like Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, the couple became more famous for being together than for being themselves. So if you find someone special, make sure to balance the time you spend with your partner with the time you spend with friends, or you'll lose yourself completely.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi do a good job of maintaining a healthy relationship despite each being very active industry members. As we all know, being a college student isn't exactly a leisurely task. Never let your studies or your involvement in clubs flounder because your mind is focused on a relationship. A great way to be productive while enjoying the company of your beau is to set aside study time. More than likely, you and your pal have a lot of work to do, and study partners always encourage good study habits.
Lastly, Hollywood couples don't change habits and hobbies to accommodate their significant others. Take Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Brad loves to ride his motorcycle, but you never see Jolie riding beside him. And when Angelina is shopping with the kids, Brad's most likely at home enjoying the great outdoors. So if you and your main squeeze don't enjoy all of the same things, it doesn't mean you're not compatible. When he's playing paintball with his friends, you should be ice-skating with yours. When she's fixing her hair, it's the perfect time to enjoy a little R&R with your beloved Xbox.
The most important thing to remember is that you have to let love find you, not the other way around. When you force a relationship, it's not going to work out. Take things slow and enjoy the time you spend with that special someone, but keep in mind that we're all young and have the rest of our lives to experience that special thing we like to call love.
Even though most Hollywood relationships don't see much past the first publicity stunt, I mean date, there are some exceptions. For every Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, there's a David Arquette and Courteney Cox. What separates true love from the relationships played out for the tabloids is the same thing that separates puppy love from the real thing here in college: genuine interest and, of course, compatibility.
Finding love in college isn't an easy thing to do. Just like in good old Tinsel Town, we're surrounded by attractive, fun people, and striking up a conversation isn't always a walk in the park. Most couples in Hollywood share some common ground. They were in a movie together, both nominated for an award or both invited to the same party. So take it from the stars and find something to talk about that interests both you and your prospective beau.
Another important piece of the puzzle for Hollywood lovebirds is retaining individuality and privacy. With cameras and paparazzi following starlets everywhere they go, the public begins to think of the couple as a pair, instead of two individuals who are in love. Like Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, the couple became more famous for being together than for being themselves. So if you find someone special, make sure to balance the time you spend with your partner with the time you spend with friends, or you'll lose yourself completely.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi do a good job of maintaining a healthy relationship despite each being very active industry members. As we all know, being a college student isn't exactly a leisurely task. Never let your studies or your involvement in clubs flounder because your mind is focused on a relationship. A great way to be productive while enjoying the company of your beau is to set aside study time. More than likely, you and your pal have a lot of work to do, and study partners always encourage good study habits.
Lastly, Hollywood couples don't change habits and hobbies to accommodate their significant others. Take Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Brad loves to ride his motorcycle, but you never see Jolie riding beside him. And when Angelina is shopping with the kids, Brad's most likely at home enjoying the great outdoors. So if you and your main squeeze don't enjoy all of the same things, it doesn't mean you're not compatible. When he's playing paintball with his friends, you should be ice-skating with yours. When she's fixing her hair, it's the perfect time to enjoy a little R&R with your beloved Xbox.
The most important thing to remember is that you have to let love find you, not the other way around. When you force a relationship, it's not going to work out. Take things slow and enjoy the time you spend with that special someone, but keep in mind that we're all young and have the rest of our lives to experience that special thing we like to call love.
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