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Courtesy ABCIf you've been watching this season of The Bachelor, you probably know all about Courtney Robertson. This 28-year-old model has made it to bachelor Ben Flajnik's top two-and she's made puh-lenty of enemies along the way.

By Korin Miller

Some highlights: Courtney announced on the show that she's "not impressed by these women-or girls. I don't even think they're women" and told some departing contestants, "Bye! Can't stand you all!" She also made a habit of smirking and sniffing the flowers she received in the rose ceremony while slyly eyeballing girls who were eliminated.

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Now, Courtney is suddenly talking about how sorry she is for the way she behaved. We're not sure we buy into her apology, but we do get that everyone makes bitchy comments that they later regret.

So, what should you do if you have a Courtney moment? According to psychologist Paul Coleman, PsyD, you need to take responsibility for your bitchiness, and take some time to think

Photo: Kevin Winter/NBC Universal Cosmo's April cover girl Megan Fox has been talking a lot lately about getting her Marilyn Monroe tattoo removed. And, from what she says, the process…well, it sucks.

By Korin Miller

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Curious to know tat removal is like, we contacted dermatologist Jeffrey Rand, MD, founder of Dr. Rand's Tattoo Removal Center, for details.

No one can guarantee that the entire tat will be removed, Rand says, but many are completely erased or 90 to 95 percent gone by the end.

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In each session, a derm will use a laser to break down the ink with beams of light. The amount of pain you feel will depend on your skin sensitivity and the type of laser they use, but Rand says you should only feel something that's similar to a rubber band snapping against your skin. If you still feel uncomfortable-itchy, swollen, or sore-after an appointment, an ice pack should relieve the pain.

Megan mentioned that her skin blistered afterward, and Rand says

Emma StoneWhen Emma Stone recently confessed that she took a month off from working out (and loved it), we thought, "Damn, that sounds awesome!"-especially when she pointed out that she felt more relaxed since she wasn't a slave to the gym.

By Korin Miller

But Emma also admitted that she didn't feel her sexiest at the time, and ended up wearing looser clothes to cover up her imperfections. Yeah, that didn't sound as great to us.

Sure, working out is important for staying healthy and fit, but Emma's comments really made us think. Should we be taking more breaks from the gym?

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Definitely, says certified personal trainer Doug Sklar, founder of PhilanthroFit Training, LLC in New York City. "There is nothing wrong with scheduling little breaks from exercising now and then," he says. "In fact, it's a good idea to allow your body time to recover and rejuvenate from the stresses of your daily routine."

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Women love it when their guy is upset.There are so many factors that go into making a relationship work, but researchers from Harvard Medical School have just tracked down another one-and it's a little random.

Korin Miller

According to their study, men like to know when girlfriend or wife is happy, and women like to know when their boyfriend or husband is upset.

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For the study, scientists recruited 156 couples and asked them to describe a recent incident with their S.O. that was frustrating or upsetting. Researchers then had each couple discuss the incident for 10 minutes while they videotaped them. They then played the tape back for each person and had them rate how they felt in each moment, as well as how they thought their partner felt.

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Researchers discovered that men feel the most satisfied with their relationship when they can correctly guess that their girlfriend or wife is happy. Women, on the other hand, feel the most satisfied with

Can you and your guy bff remain just best friends?It always seems to happen with a guy friend: At some point, one of you wants something more from your relationship. Sometimes, you actually start dating, and sometimes…it just gets awkward.

By Korin Miller

That's why we were psyched to see a new study from Boise State University that pinpointed why some of these friendships keep going, while others totally bomb.

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Researchers interviewed people who had a thing for a friend, as well as that friend, and realized there were some common factors in the friendships that lasted.

Here's the breakdown:

•Both people kept working at it.
Duh, right? But most people shut down when a friend says they're into them, and then…things fall apart. People who said they really valued the friendship and kept working at it stayed buddies.

•They really wanted to be friends.
You've probably been a in a situation where you're tight with a guy, only to have him disappear when you make it clear you

Selena Gomez & BF Justin BieberForget spending the day after a night out untagging unflattering pics of the two of you on Facebook. These tricks will leave you looking your hottest every. single. time.

By Korin Miller

When Selena Gomez tweeted out a photo from boyfriend Justin Bieber's birthday party earlier this week, our first reaction was "Aww." (Seriously, could this couple get any cuter?) And our second was "Wow. Selena looks…amazing."

Taking photos with your guy can be tricky-pose the right way like Selena and you've got a gorgeous new Facebook profile pic. Do it wrong and you're left giving a half-assed story about how you "accidentally" deleted it from his phone.

That's why we consulted award-winning fashion photographer Alexa Miller and celebrity and fashion photographer Eric Ray Davidson for their tips on how to look your hottest in pics with your man. Keep these on the back burner next time you get snap-happy.

Snuggle Up
Pressing your body into your guy (think: tilting your pelvis up against his

Save up for that vacation!Lacking the funds for a much-needed vacay? Try these tricks to beef up your bank account now, so you can be lounging on a tropical island in no time.

By Brittany Talarico

It's that time of year when vacation itch sets in. But it can be a real downer if you don't have the dough to finance a trip. That's why we consulted Jean Chatzky, financial editor for NBC's Today show and author of Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security. Follow her cash-saving tips, to shore up money for a beachy vacay...with a little extra for yummy drinks.

Lay Off the Plastic
It's very convenient to just swipe away when it comes to spending, but by only using cards for purchases, you're doing yourself a disservice. "We spend more money with credit than with debit and more with debit than with cash," Chatzy says. "You need to put yourself on a cash diet, so you see where your money is going." Watching hard-earned dollar bills slip away stings more and makes your money harder to part with.

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Now you're married. Should you take his last name?Vanessa Minnillo married Nick Lachey months ago, but she just announced that she's decided to take her hubby's last name.

By Korin Miller

Why did she wait? Vanessa said in an interview that she just didn't have the time before. But ultimately, she said she's just "old fashioned" and wanted to take on Nick's name.

Sure, Vanessa took the traditional route, and research has found that most women do, too, but…there are plenty of women who don't. A recent study published in the journal Social Behavior and Personality found that 18 percent of brides keep their names after they get married. The study also discovered that women with more education or a high-powered job were more likely to stick with their maiden name.

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Another recent study from Pennsylvania State University found that women who plan to keep their names after they get hitched don't feel any less committed to their marriage than women who take on their husband's name.

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