What We Can Learn From Celebrity Relationships

The Obsession

From the labels they wear, the jewelry they flash, the exotic locales they frolic in, to the interiors of their palatial estates, our obsession with celebrity culture has reached a fever pitch.  

However, there is one aspect of the lives of the rich and famous that holds more fascination for the public than any other, and that is: celebrity relationships.

How Green Is That Grass?

Celebrity relationships are so fascinating for many because it seems to be the ultimate in wish fulfillment. Think of it, two beautiful, famous, rich people getting together?  It is romantic fantasy made real, or so we think.

However, despite all of the glitter and glamour surrounding them, celebrity relationships often serve as extremely poor examples of healthy, mature relationships.

In fact, celebrity unions often dissolve almost as quickly as snowflakes on a warm tongue.

The lesson we need to learn from this reality is, the grass is not much greener on the other side of  the proverbial fence.

The Rude Awakening

Despite the exquisite fantasy celebrity pairings evoke, the truth is beauty, money and fame are not guarantees for a successful marriage/long-term relationship.  In fact, those qualities have very little to do with mature love.  Hence the revolving door of partners many stars have going on in their lives.

As cliche´ as it sounds, solid relationships require more than just the initial rush of attraction.  The core of a strong bond must include  the willingness of both partners to completely accept each other.  It also means the couple shares the same level of commitment. 

These are realities many celebrities do not have to face, because they have gotten used to their every whim being catered to. So, if their initial attraction to their partner fades, it's easier for them to simply say "adios," and move on to their next infatuation.

But at the end of the day, all those high-wattage smiles beaming at you from photographs in the entertainment magazines often hide a lot of unhappiness and loneliness.

So, the next time you are tempted to bemoan how trivial your life and relationship may seem when compared with your favorite celebrity, remember all isn't as it always appears in show business, or life in general.  

Look closer. 

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Comments

[Tina T]

Great post Terez. I think that even though celebrity relationships are so crazy, they are beneficial to us in the sense that they make our relationships look drama free even if we do have a little drama is going on. They definitely don't live in the real world and don't get to bond over every day things that most couples do like yard work, painting the house and clearing out the garage. They aren't glamorous events, but they do help us bond with each other and learn to compromise in ways that we wouldn't if we just hired out everything (including the raising of the kids.) Of course I could do without bonding over laundry, if I could afford to hire that out I'd do it tomorrow:)

[Terez]

Tina, I'm right with you there about the laundry! Seriously, we often tend to get so distracted by the "razzle dazzle" of the Hollywood set, that we forget how good we may actually have it in the real world!

[Change Relationship]

I agree. Celebrity relationships are not perfect and its more complicated that we thought. Your post is very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[Mike LaMonica]

Hi Terez,

When I RT'd this I read it on my phone...not the best place for commenting. I know they're celebs, but in the end, they're just people- maybe with inflated opinions of themselves and a sheltered life. But that can be deceiving.

I'm not the relationship expert, you are. But I look to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward when I think of celebrity relationships. Maybe I'm just denying the truth. Thanks for the post and have a great weekend.

~Mike

[Terez]

Mike, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward are a great example of a Hollywood couple being the exception to the rule. Yes, in the end, celebrities are just people, too. Which is exhibit A why everyone else should keep fame in healthy perspective. Thanks for your comment!