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4 Ways To Avoid A Quickie Marriage Like Zooey Deschanel's

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Maybe Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard split because she's a vegan who won't eat soy.
Questions to ask yourself before tying the knot. Something these stars obviously didn't do.

Celebrities...they're not like the rest of us. From fake weddings to 72-day-long marriages, their nuptial habits are a bit more loosey-goosey. Today, HowAboutWe explored whether celebs' short courtships could be the reason for their short marriages. Indie sweethearts Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard, who just announced their separation, only dated for a year before their two-year marriage. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries? Six months. They famously divorced after 72 days. What do you expect, people? Get to know each other first, jeez. Anyway, there are four questions you should definitely ask yourself before taking the plunge and tying the knot. Get the scoop over at HowAboutWe. (HowAboutWe)