Why do celebrity relationships fail

Far from the bright lights, you'll find that many non-celebrity couples have similar problems. Many get too serious too fast i.

They assume the other grass is always greener and, the moment those tingles fade, they hop the fence Many non-celebrity couples live with constant pressure, whether that's finances, conflict with the in-laws or just the daily stressors of family life. Partners who are under stress do tend to take it out on each other. Pressure doesn't bring out the best in most of us. It wears us down. In addition, many couples spend a lot of time apart, whether working or engaging in separate hobbies, and struggle to find a natural routine or couple time.

In terms of jealousy, that's almost a given in most relationships, at least to some extent and at some point. A spouse may be jealous of a partner's new "friend" or even a partner's success, whether at work or at the gym. Success can equal power in a relationship and, if the power balance is unequal, the marriage is on shaky ground. Large age gaps can also cause problems in non-celebrity marriages. While some May-December romances thrive, most relationships struggle when there is a significant age difference.

As for the opportunity to cheat, things like texting, social media and hook-up apps mean that a fling is just a click away for anyone with an internet connection. Affairs and opposite-sex friendships that soon escalate to affairs have never been easier to start. Every celebrity couple faces most of the same challenges, but because of their situations, have additional ones, as well. The constant, close public scrutiny they face, in addition to the lies often circulated about them, puts a unique pressure on their relationships.

The fact that they are viewed as desirable and attractive by so many people creates I would imagine unique temptations to, and opportunities for, infidelity.

Is that all part of the package a celebrity signs up for? Like other commentators, I have to wonder with sadness about the dearth of character that is revealed in a super-hyped, super-short celebrity marriage.

I also share the cynicism of those who see these stunt marriages as part of a normalized celebrity publicity strategy. Why should any of us care about the reasons for a celebrity divorce? These people do not present themselves as role models. They are doing whatever they think is important to them, whether that be looking for love, seeking financial security, or promoting their own careers. When we spend time on their lives, pretending that they could be our lives, or that we are in their inner circles of sympathetic friends, we escape the messiness of our own lives and put off the hard work of understanding what is happening in our actual relationships and beyond: our economy, our political system and our environment.

In my view, the reason many celebrity marriages fail so quickly and spectacularly is because stardom can fuel narcissistic traits that are detrimental to the marriage union. Under the wedding canopy, we are asked to dedicate ourselves entirely to another person and commit to love and accept each other with all our heart and soul. For a self-centered individual who is accustomed to the fawning attention of thousands and who usually has every wish and whim fulfilled, this is an almost impossible undertaking.

What surprises me more than the astronomically high divorce rate among superstars is the fact that there are a few of these prominent figures who actually seem to maintain normal family lives.

We should be asking these individuals how they manage to keep their marriages intact despite all the pressure. Knowing the secret to their success may actually help other celebrities achieve the same goal. I feel strongly that parents should recognize that many of these stars have extremely shallow personalities and serve as bad influences on our children.

It is essential that we do not let our kids idolize them or accept them as role models. As someone who is not a celebrity, it is hard for me to imagine what it would be like to be in that category.

However, as a minister who has performed many wedding ceremonies, and as a woman who has been married twice, I know that marriage is not always trouble-free and that it requires both patience and compromise. Their lives are often much more complicated and time-consuming than is apparent to the public. If everyone they meet tells them how great they are, what happens when their spouse complains about something they do?

It also seems that celebrities do not fear being alone. They know they will meet people, people want to meet them. Kessler, Esq. These traits make it too easy for them to tie the knot and to break it—moving on when it is no longer good for their career, meeting their needs, or fun and exciting. Temptation is everywhere. I think that in a community where families live, perhaps in suburban areas, they feel marriage is notable.

In the celebrity world, it is less so. Aside from the fact that celebrities have no shortage of fans who proposition them for a good time, many celebrities are put in a position where they have to make out with their attractive and charming coworkers as part of their job.

If it was okay to go up to someone's desk and pretend to dry hump them? For actors, it's not only acceptable, but required on the job. Being intimate with anybody will affect you and you're working with some of the most beautiful people in the world. We're only human…," Shuter says. While we may not be in a professional position that encourages us to hook up with our co-workers, we have more opportunities than ever before to cross the line.

In addition to social media offering a private window for flirtation and connection, we're spending more time outside of the home. Cheating is on the rise for women, in particular, because of this fact. If we want to be faithful in our relationships, we should consider if we're engaged in behavior with others that would make our partners uncomfortable if they were present. If the answer is yes, we may want to reevaluate our relationships and set more boundaries.

What makes a great scene in a movie relationship i. A healthy marriage requires consistency, not drama. Another issue for many celebrities is that they don't consider that falling in love feels very different from being in love.