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What Do You Think Of Angelina Jolie's Waterfall Gift For Brad?
Here's a waterfall and some land, honey. No biggie!

What Do You Think Of Angelina Jolie's Waterfall Gift For Brad?

Angelina Jolie's gift to Brad Pitt for Christmas was... a waterfall. Thoughts?

Angelina Jolie doesn't like to do things halfway. We know this. Much like Kristen Stewart, Jolie aims to please when it comes to gift giving to the man she loves. But, instead of vintage guitars, Jolie bought her love, Brad Pitt, a real, live, flowing, gushing waterfall!

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Did his gift surprise you... in a bad way?

After-Christmas Soundoff: What Gift Do You Wish He'd Given You?

Hitting up some after Christmas sales 'cause you wish your guy had given you a different gift?

Were you hoping for a brand-new iPad case, but he gave you a scented candle and a scarf instead? Or maybe you were jonesing for some jewelry, only to receive... a pair of pajama pants?

Is Prince William Planning To Give Kate A Puppy For Christmas?
"You know what's better than a puppy? An heir to the throne!"

Is Prince William Planning To Give Kate A Puppy For Christmas?

For their first holiday season together as man and wife, Duchess Kate may receive a furry gift!

The royal family seems very conscious of the troubled economy this season, and instead of going skiing during their first holiday season as man and wife, Prince William and Duchess Kate are planning a low-key Christmas at the Queen's estate in Northern England. In keeping with tradition, the royals will exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, and according to US Magazine, the 29-year-old prince's gift to Kate might not fit in a box!

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Fun-filled activities like going out dancing can ease holiday stress in no time!

Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday Season [EXPERT]

How to avoid unnecessary stress to ensure joyful holidays that you will always remember.

"The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart." ~Helen Keller

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Christmas 101.

Love Bytes: The Couples' Holiday Survival Guide

Plus, 27 things men say that are total turn-offs.

27 things men say that are total turn-offs. 20 gifts you absolutely don't want. Enjoying the chase of a new relationship. A new couples' holiday survival guide. Some authors are terrible at writing about sex. Some condom ads are downright scary. How to make sex more spiritual. And, can you dump him before Christmas?

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What should you give your new boyfriend as a holiday gift?

4 Rules For Holiday Gift-Giving In A New Relationship

What to give your new squeeze for Christmas or Hanukkah.

With the holidays just around the corner, you're probably well on your way to making a list and checking it twice. If you've recently embarked on a new relationship, the whole process can be a little overwhelming when you hit the stores.

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Sometimes his gift speaks louder than words.

12 Holiday Gifts & What They Say About Your Relationship

What his Christmas or Chanukah gift says about your relationship.

Asking yourself the eternal where-do-we-stand question? His Christmas/Chanukah gift can give you clues to how he feels about your relationship.

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Control yourself during the holidays so that you don't end up stressed when they're over!

3 Tips To Avoid Overindulging Over The Holidays [EXPERT]

Utilize these tips to avoid regretting your holiday decisions come January!

Overeating, overspending and just plain overdoing it are three of our main indulgences, especially during the holidays. There are a few simple ground rules that when applied, can make the difference between feeling happy or funky come January.

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"It's my holiday party, I'll invite who I want to..."

Love Bytes: 8 Reasons Why Being Single For The Holidays Rocks

Plus, a holiday gift guide for every stage of a relationship.

Finding love in an airport. 8 reasons being single during the holidays rocks. Finding a girlfriend for a gay penguin. 10 annoying things that happen in the infant stages of a relationship. What are THE biggest deal-breakers? Getting married when you're financially insecure is not romantic. Wedding porn is ruining your engagement. Can you ask your guy never to contact his exes? Annoying Facebook statuses. And, Viagra-lined condoms.

10 Most Common Couple Holiday Fights (And How To Avoid Them)
Don't make this holiday season one full of fighting and disagreement.

10 Most Common Couple Holiday Fights (And How To Avoid Them)

How to steer clear of ten common holiday-related fights.

Between selecting the perfect gift, booking expensive flights and dealing with the in-laws, the holidays are stressful, and, unfortunately, the closest target for those frustrations is often one's partner. Here are ten common holiday fights couples have during the holidays and how to avoid them.

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We've only been dating for three weeks! Should I give him a gift?

Just Started Dating? 4 Tips For The Perfect Holiday Gift

eHarmony helps determine the sweet spot between "thoughtful gift" and "too much, too fast."

Once again, 'tis the season for your annual quest to find the perfect Christmas gift for important people in your life. At the best of times, gift-giving can be a strange and stressful mixture of obligation and a genuine desire to show appreciation for the relationship. It's hard enough to get it right with people you know well — close friends and family.