Mike chats with conflict resolution expert Lisanne Iriks about our obsession with celebrity break-ups.

From Brad, Jen, and Angelina to Hugh Jackman and Katy Perry, we follow their love lives like a real-life soap opera.

Lisanne says it’s because we’ve invested in their stories over time.

Break-ups, new flings, and co-parenting challenges remind us that even the rich and famous face relationship ups and downs—just like the rest of us.

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