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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, still smiling after 23 years!
Marriages are always hard work. But, try adding dozens of paparazzi cameras trailing your every move, total strangers making judgments about your relationship and printing them in magazines, and a spouse whose jobs requires frequently making out with some of the most attractive actors today, and keeping a marriage alive becomes even harder.

Hollywood marriages can be quite difficult to handle, but there are a few couples who have lasted amidst the choas and calamity. Here are a 10 partnerships that have worked, and how they keep it together!

1. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick: married in 1997, 14 years
This couple is one of the most private in Hollywood, so we'll go ahead and speculate that this is how they keep their realtionship healthy. No need to let prying eyes and cameras into it. In a rare mention of her personal life, SJP told Marie Claire last fall that she and Matthew "don't talk about our marriage a lot, which is probably wise. There are so many other things in

10 tips to help you get over your ex.
If only "washing a man out of our hair" were as simple as a wash, rinse and repeat cycle. In reality, breaking off attachment to an ex is hard-but not impossible-work. Here are 10 easy-to-follow tips for washing a hard-to-forget ex from your life:

1. Indulge In A "Pity Diet"
Bring on the tears - it's ok to have a pity party, just don't let it last too long. Designate how much time and how long you will cry and feel miserable, then make yourself do something else. When you make yourself have a set amount of time to wallow in misery, it will make you feel in control again, and that's a good feeling to have.

2. Take The Time To Bounce Back
Many people think that they have to move on to another relationship quickly to avoid pain, but doing so can actually lengthen the time it takes to heal. When you take some time to reflect on the breakup, it helps you to realize the pros and cons of the relationship. Remember that we tend to view the past with rose-colored glasses, and

Get dressed up and party on Mardi Gras.

Fat Tuesday's almost here, which means it's time to let go of all your inhibitions and party your behind off... at least for one night. Even if you're not lucky enough to be in New Orleans for the day, you can still get fancied up in these wild Mardi Gras fashions. Here are just a few of our favorite ideas:

Mardi Gras Nails
Try a festive purple, green and yellow manicure to spice up your look. From blogger EmeraldSparkled.com comes a detailed tutorial -- it took her over half an hour but looks stunningly gorgeous!

"Thumb: Base is China Glaze Happy Go Lucky. The mask on the thumb is freehanded. After drawing I covered it with rhinestones & added bullion beads to the side. The feathers sticking out are done with China Glaze Grape Pop & Four Leaf Clover."

Feather Headband
If you've been fascinated with fascinators ever since the royal wedding but still haven't found an opportunity to rock one, this could be your chance. After all, Mardi Gras is not the time to hold back fashion-wise,

Getting back into the dating scene can feel a little intimidating, especially if you haven't even tried seeing someone for almost 20 years! So, what can you do to get back in the game confidently?

In this video, Dating & Relationship Expert and YourTango Expert Lori Pinkerton helps Rebecca, a 41-year-old woman who hasn't dated for the past 17 years. Rebecca shares her struggles with getting back into the dating world and why she decided to not look for someone in the past. She admits that she would like to get married in the next four years.

Lori gets Rebecca to open up about what she wants in a partner and what steps she can take to get herself out there. Watch the video to see part one of their session.

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The 'Roswell' & 'Life Unexpected' actress opens up about her painful Hollywood breakup.

Shiri Appleby has been on such hit shows as 'Roswell' and 'Life Unexpected.' She currently stars in 'Dating Rules From My Future Self,' and was kind enough to give us a glimpse into what a famous breakup looks and feels like in this personal essay.

Breaking up is my least favorite thing in the world to do. How did something so good get so bad so fast? It boggles my mind. I toss. I turn. I emotionally vomit my pain on anyone who'll listen. I'm awful at breaking up, especially when the person I'm not so thrilled about breaking up with is famous. Why, you ask? Well, because then I take my wrenching pain to a whole new, obsessive level.

The main difference between a famous breakup and ending it with an average guy is that, in the case of the famous split, I have to possess some award-winning self-control, which I do not have.

In the wake of my last famous breakup, within seconds of waking up and starting my day, I turned on my computer and began the first round in my self-torture

You don't need the perfect relationship to be happy. Be in love with what you have today!
If you're desperately seeking the absolutely perfect relationship, call off the search!

Whether you're single, dating, married or divorced, you don't need to find a brand new partner - or a perfect partner at all - to be happier in love today. All you need to do is look at your current love life "bright side up," from a more positive perspective.

By learning to appreciate what's in front of you, being grateful for the good stuff, and shifting the way you approach relationships, you can be happier right now. In other words, don't change your love life, just change how you see it. Here are five fresh ways from my book Bright Side Up that can help you feel happier with the love situation you're living in today.

1. Let the lemons in love help you appreciate the sweet stuff.

If you've never had a date go wrong, you wouldn't get as many fireworks in your belly when you kiss someone who's right. And sometimes it takes a bad relationship to open your eyes to see why you