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Are you serious? What does the longevity of a relationship between a couple of reality TV contestants have to do with the state of anyone elses relationship?

Well, they seemed extremely well suited and fated to be together.

Its hard to imagine them staying friends- it just doesent work like that, and especially with Helen moving to Bristol, its hard to believe they'll stay 'good friends' although Im sure they speak on the phone. But if they get into new realtionahips, which Im sure they will, then will the new partner want an ex hanging around? Doubt it.

As for them getting back together- sadly I think this is the end for good.

Well how would you know any of that CC100? I mean do you know them, do you socialise with them? Tbh I would struggle to know the true state of my best friend's marriages, never mind some couple who appear in the occasional magazine. No one knows what goes on in a relationship, except for the two people involved.

And I still don't see what them breaking up has got to do with there being no hope for anyone else.

Its just a feeling- over on TiBB we,ve followed their five years closely. Okay, that doesent give us an insight, but Im posting my hunches.

I suppose that at the start of their relationship, Helen was reliant and dependant on Paul and she has obviously matured and changed, proven by the fact that shes moving to Bristol on her own. I couldnt imagine her doing that a few years back. So maybe thats the reason for the split- shes just doesent need him anymore?

I con't believe it is possible to tell the state of a private relationship by following their public moves on a fans website. So you see the odd picture of them together and read the odd schmalzy interview, that doesn't mean you know them.


And I still don't see what their breaking up has to do with there being no hope for anyone else. Maybe I should just end my 12 year marriage then as there is obviously no hope for us.

Ok, Ive said my piece.

Ill shut up now.

You're absolutely right, ellie! Nothing is sacred these days in Celebs lives but most of them has chosen by themselves that way to live, no-one hasn't told them to live like that.

Celebs are role models especially for the teenagers and people that have problems with their identity and self-confidence and those common people ones chooses (they are responsible for their own acts) to live the way their idols are living - splitting, changing partners, getting surgerys, making themselves ridiculous by using too much alcoholics/drugs while partying etc.

After the so called honeymoon in a relationship is over (3 ½ years and after that every 3 ½ years periods relationship changes by the psychologists) it's hard to them to keep on going together in their daily life that everyone has to live. I think it takes more guts to have really long-term relationship or even to have life-time relationship with family of yours (with kids). So there's nothing to do with 'the longevity of a relationship between a couple of reality TV contestants the state of anyone elses relationship'.

I'm living with hb and kids in a relationship that has lasted since it started - it's 13 years now - and I'm still interested in having lots of more years together because we're just in the very beginning of the true relationship compared to couples that has shared their lives together 50 or 60 years.

Sorry to read this-just remember Helen is exactly the same lovely person today as she was before.Just because a relationship doesn't last you don't want to lose your friends(or fans because of it).Personally I never knew what she saw in that git but then I've been there too.Hope to see you posting still.

NO!!!

My opinion of Helen hasnt changed really- Im still one of her biggest fans. I just had a bit of a silly moment. I genuinely wish her happiness.

As much as I thought Paul was a good lad, I did think he was a bit boring and did talk in cliches, so maybe anyone would get bored and fed up of that type of person.

Its sad and a shame, but its their life and they should do what makes them happy.

As for not posting anymore- its not really justy as a result of this bad news, more a mixture of that and the past 3 BBs being, well, rubbish.

Im sure Ill post in the general sections.

Yes hate to interupt the somnolent tone on this thread, but as said before, how do we know what really lies behind the break-up, I do blame Helen though, so I can make these weak jokes

Maybe Helen gave up on personal hygeine:

I like stinking I do

Maybe shes become an alcoholic:

I like drinking I do

Maybe she decided to give her life over to contemplation and philosophy:

I like thinking I do

Maybe she refused to look at the cleaning instructions on Pauls clothes:

I like shrinking I do

Maybe shes decided to dedicate her life to tiddly-winks:

I like winking I do

Maybe, becasuse of her pale colour, she became obsessed with putting stuff on her face to keep the sun out:

I like zincing I do
I really couldn't care less about these dolts

Once again proving that sarcasm is not the lowest form of wit, puns are

This is why I still like BB - what happens to - and with - the housemates can be a springboard for debate.

cc100 - it's good to know that you are saddened by the news; better to hope for the best for people than to be cynical.

But can I just say - don't believe that 'true love' only happens once in your life! If that was the case, it'd be a sad old existence for us all.

I won't be surprised if we find out that Helen has been servicing the entire Welsh rugby team.

Nah, I heard most of 'em turned her down.

Another thing... (SOAPBOX ALERT!)....it seems that the British get married quite young, and quite quickly. It's a little different in Ireland.

I think it's quite healthy for a couple to go out for a few years before deciding if marriage is for them, or not.

The ideal is to wait until both partners are mature enough to have 'lived' a bit, and then, with some luck, they will have a good chance of weathering the inevitable storms of married life. Love is much more than a feeling - it is also a decision.

(climbs down off soap box)

Ideal for whom, everyones different, get off your ******* soapbox