The I Factor™

ChristieOhh – Celebrity Relationship Expert Weighs in on Celeb Couples

Posted on December 14, 2012 in Media Buzz |

ChristieOhh: What does it take to keep a “happy” celebrity relationship?

Paul: Well… there are two things. One: celebrity relationships are like any other relationship; they need time to nurture and grow. Couples need time together and privacy. And two: they must have a sense of stability and certainty. It has to be an authentic relationship not a business decision. For example Kristen Stewart’s public apology to Robert Pattinson had nothing to do with sincerely wanting to apologize. It was a strategic PR maneuver.

ChristieOhh: What are some of the common mistakes celebrity couples make?

Paul: They have certainly made every mistake in the book, as we all have! But being in the public eye shows that a lot of what they do is performance. Celebrities are used to acting and having an audience. So a common mistake is that they carry this performance over into their personal relationships when in fact they should be real and authentic in order to make their relationship work. Infidelity and jumping into superficial relationships too quickly are also common mistakes that are made. Celebrities more than anyone have all of these attractive people around them all of the time. The opportunities are there and it’s like temptation on steroids!

ChristieOhh: Who are your favorite celebrity couples, young and old?

Paul: My all-time favorite couple is Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward; they lasted forever under a particular kind of stress. She was married to a superstar and a sex symbol and had her own career that wasn’t nearly as successful, but they managed to make it work. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux seem to have something good. She’s played the field a little since Brad Pitt but to her credit she hasn’t rushed into anything serious. Hopefully this time she will have her happy ending!

ChristieOhh: What is your best advice to couples?

Paul: Understand that the first 6 months are going to be different than the next 18 months and even the next 3 years. The first 6 months tend to be exhilarating with the rush of new feelings and excitement. But with time, although some of the excitement may wear off, relationships become more meaningful. Focus on the meaningful part. It’s going to be challenging, but remember that even though the shiny new thing will always become a faded old thing, the meaningfulness of a relationship will last forever.

ChristieOhh: How long do you think celebrity couples should be in a relationship before going public?

Paul: That depends on whether they are looking for publicity for relationships, most of which won’t last. The first six months are the honeymoon, and give no indication as to whether they are going to make it to a year or two years. So at the very least, I would suggest they wait six months.

ChristieOhh: What inspired you to be a celebrity relationship expert?

Paul: Well, you can’t avoid celebrity relationships since the tabloids are everywhere: the grocery store, airports… and I find the dynamics to be fascinating. So with the years of research and time that I put into my book, The I Factor, the celebrity aspect has kind of a just evolved on its own and grown into a specialty of mine.

ChristieOhh: Which celebrity couples will last?

Paul: If you look at the statistics, more than 50% of all married couples fail. Then if you consider celebrities, even if they are doing everything right – and most of them are not –the statistic likely to climb at least a little bit. So 3 out 5 won’t make it, and it’s hard to predict. Among current couples, I think Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis might have what it takes to last. They are age-compatible and were good friends for a long time before they started dating. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are also a good couple; they seem to be drama free and having a great time together, although they are both still young.

ChristieOhh: Which celebrity couples should pass?

Paul: With all due respect, Taylor Swift and anyone right now. With all of her success, she probably missed her youth and is still trying to develop relationship skills. She should just focus on her career and wait more patiently for the right relationship. Justin Bieber is also still very young and should focus on his career. Just think of how you were when you were 18! He’s just too young to be in a serious relationship.

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