Everybody dreams of dating a celebrity. Well, be careful what you wish for. Because, what if it happens, and you get to go out with a beautiful, rich and famous person? Would it be like a dream come true? Or could it turn out to be your worst nightmare? Well, here are some relationship advice from actual celebrities, and from people who have been, or are in a relationship with one. So, How To Date A Celebrity?
FLEXIBILITY
Neil Patrick Harris said that โFlexibility is important.โ It is expected that celebs would have a crazy work schedule. You have to be ready to accept this fact, and be willing to adjust to his or her availability. It could also feel like a long distance relationship sometimes. And the feeling of jealousy is inevitable, because many would want to be with your celebrity lover. This kind of relationship would need a lot of understanding and compromise from your end, to actually make it work.
SELF-WORTH
Katy Perry said, โDonโt Lose Yourself in a relationship.โ This is great advice from Katy herself. Being with a famous person could cause a lot of insecurities. You might feel the pressure of needing to change yourself so that you would seem more worthy of being with him or her. Doing this would make you miserable and could cause more problems in your relationship. Your partner loved you for who you are, so why would you want to change that?
PATIENCE
Kim Kardashian once advised a troubled guy saying, โLove waits when itโs right.โ Coming from her, you know that she speaks from experience. You cannot force things, or make demands in this kind of relationship. Being with a celebrity means you will have a lot of time apart. And if you really love him or her, you would trust and wait for the right time to be together.
KINDNESS AND HONESTY
According to Barbra Streisand, โkindness and honesty are the pillars of a happy marriage.โ In times of misunderstandings and trials, it is important to speak to each other gently and diplomatically. Being with a celeb means you may not have that much time to talk about things. So when you do, remember to be nice and to go straight to the point. Be honest about how you feel, and let him or her know that you want to fix things.
HARMONY
It is crucial to keep harmony in a relationship. According to Michelle Obama, couples should โ…laugh and have fun together, and never go to bed at odds with each other.โ In the short moments, you will get to spend with your celebrity lover, try to make them happy and memorable ones. A celebโs life is hectic and stressful, so his or her time spent with you should be the happy times he or she would crave for. Avoid arguments, as much as possible. If the issue isnโt that serious, then let it slide. Choose your battles wisely. Some fights are not worth the stress.
COMMUNICATION
Meryl Streepโs advice is to, โListen to your partner, and discuss all the little problems.โ Good communication is very important in a relationship, especially with a celebrity. There will be a lot of rumours, bashing and trolling, when the media and the fans find out about your relationship. You and your partner have been open to each other, and be able to discuss things that bother you. You both should also be able to reassure each other of what the truth is, despite the things that may go around on social media or the press. Avoid keeping secrets from each other, because that can complicate things for both of you.
ASSURANCE
The temptation is all around a celebrityโs world. It is important to let each other know that your relationship is going strong and that your feelings for one another are the same. Channing Tatum talked about his relationship with wife Jenna, “My thing is checking in with each other all the time, like โOn a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you love me right now?โ And you got to be honest, and youโve got to want an honest answer.” Always take time to let your partner know how you feel about him or her. A celebrity always hears the words โI love you.โ from their fans. But it would be extra special coming from you.
RESPECT
Pierce Brosnan said that you have to have respect for your partner, without the desire to change him or her. Regardless of who is more famous or who makes more money, couples should treat each other with the same admiration and respect. Your partner should be supportive of whatever beliefs, career, hobbies, or activities that make you happy. No one should feel inferior or oppressed in any relationship. Of course, you also have to be supportive of your partnerโs career. Respect the craft he or she has chosen, even if at times there may be things you may not approve of.
FRIENDSHIP
They say that friendship lasts longer than any romantic relationship. So, itโs easy to say that relationships that started with friendship are stronger and could last longer. Just like Cindy Crawfordโs relationship with her hubby Rande. She said, “We started off as friends, and I know that Rande and I, we will always be friends, no matter what.” In times when the romance part of your relationship seems to be failing, there will always be the bond of friendship that you both could hold on to. And, it will remind you why you two were together in the first place.
SAY SORRY
Couples fight, and thatโs normal. It means that you two are getting to know each other better. It also means that you two are learning about your differences. To get through any squabble, do not be too proud today โSorry.โ Kevin Costner said that โit is necessary to know how to say sorry, even if you think that youโre right.โ it just shows that you care more about making things right with your partner than proving you are right.
LET LOVE RULE
Goldie Hawnโs advice is to have โ love, gratitude, compassionโ in your relationship. There will be a whirlwind of emotions that would go with your relationship with a celebrity. And they could be overwhelming. Choose your battles wisely, and remind yourself of the good things in your relationship that you should be thankful for. Put yourself in your partnerโs shoes and try to see things in his or her perspective, so you would understand each other better.
TRUST
Lastly, a celebrityโs life and career are often manipulated by the people they work with. A romantic relationship like yours could be kept secret for some reasons. So, even if you are kept in the shadows, you have to be able to trust your partner. Emily Blunt talked about her relationship and said, “We trust each other. We’re very honest with each other. We sort of have a shorthand and secret language that ultimately is going to work for us.” No matter how crazy and unreal things are in showbiz, it is important that you know and trusts the celebrity you are dating.
