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Paging the Love Doctor: answers to your most probing questions about celeb relationships from Beverly Hills psychotherapist Bella Dishell.(informer)(celebrity)

Cosmopolitan

| January 01, 2008 | Dishell, Bella | COPYRIGHT 2008 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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Q: Mat Damon's wife, Luciana, reportedly told him he should take a break from word. Are demands ever a good thing?

LOVE DOCTOR: It depends. Communication is crucial for a healthy bond, but quasi ultimatums like "You must ... or else!" create an adversarial dynamic. When one person feels backed into a corner, it inspires a battle of wills, not a solution. Voice your concern in a heartfelt way. A devoted partner will do Iris best to fix the problem.

Q: Vanessa Minnillo is supposedly upset that Nick Lachey hasn't proposed. When do you know a guy just isn't going to commit.

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LOVE DOCTOR: It depends. A guy proposes based on such factors as whether he has closure from his last relationship, he feels settled in his career, and he has a gut instinct that it's the fight time or person. Gauge his attitude toward marriage. If you suspect he won't ever be able to give you what you want, you may need to walk.

Q: Allegedly, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are not spending much time with friends. Is there anything wrong ...

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