Hollywood is built around the glories of romance, and the Academy Awards have frequently rewarded charismatic on-screen couples. But celebrity couples haven't fared quite as well; only a few actors and directors who paired up off-screen have both won Oscar gold. This year, Kathryn Bigelow is up for a Best Director Oscar for The Hurt Locker; she'll go head-to-head against her ex-husband and Avatar director, James Cameron, who's already won the award for Titanic. Below, we'll take a look at the Hollywood husband-wife duos who have both brought home Academy Awards. 25 Romantic Films Oscar Missed

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For many men, Valentine's Day is an absolute nightmare. This should come as no surprise. There's a lot of pressure for us to do things we typically aren't that good at: being sweet and thoughtful, acting lovey-dovey, and making it seem like we're sensitive. Many of us resent that it's a trumped-up holiday, and that restaurants and florists jack up their prices since they know they've got us over a barrel. Plus we're always hearing about some other guy who took his girlfriend horseback riding on the beach in Aruba, so we always feel crappy if we're the Average Joe … Read More

You started seeing reminders for it on January 2, and you've been trying to ignore them ever since: Valentine's Day is coming. Since you're single, you're dreading having to be on the outside looking in at all of the romantic gestures that the holiday demands.  What you don't know, though, is that singles have some advantages on V-Day.

Being apart—be it one mile or one million—while staying together can be a challenge for some couples, and a pleasure to others. Many couples grapple with trust issues, each member feeling helpless as a partner lives a life separate from his/her own. Others struggle with extreme loneliness, going to bed solo each night, moving through their days adrift without their plus-one. Then there are those who find the time apart refreshing and—dare we say it?—somewhat necessary, rendering the time they have together that much more exciting, urgent and valuable.

We once had a dear friend who told us the only thing standing between her and a burgeoning book deal was just the right man to push her to the laptop. "I just know if I had a boyfriend I'd finish this book," she said. Falling in Love with Love

The New York Daily News is reporting that Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, partners for more than two decades, are no longer a couple. Sarandon's rep confirmed the news today, saying that the pair split last summer.

January 1st is one of the few times of the year that truly feels like the first day of the rest of your life. It is also a great excuse to do a little relationship maintenance, under the guide of New Year's resolutions.

The season finale of The Biggest Loser had us rooting for everyone. (It's difficult to choose "the best" when every contestant shed so many pounds. Luckily, the scale was impartial and chose Danny.)
 
But even more heart-grabbing was the romance that Alexandra (voted off in week one) and Antoine (voted off in week two) found at the ranch. In fact, The Biggest Loser has produced two marriages and even a baby (take that, Bachelor) and several relationships. Here, our top three Biggest Loser couples. 
 
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You've brought some corn for popping, and the lights are turned way down low. The question becomes: what do we watch? Here's a list of seven movies for the holiday season (in no particular order) that both of you will enjoy, plus a rating of 1-5 indicating the cuddle-factor of each film. OK, we know it sounds corny, but isn't that half the fun of holiday flicks? Romantic Movie Myths

Making your mark in the business world requires for plenty of sacrifices, but one thing that should never be sacrificed is the goal of maintaining a healthy, loving relationship. The constant support of a devoted partner can spell the difference between calmly weathering the never-relenting storms of the workplace and washing up on shore like a sickly sea creature. As you methodically build your kingdom, keep the four next tips in mind, for they will help ensure that you'll have a contented lover sitting happily beside your throne. 7 Ways To Stay Happy (All Year Long)