Pellau Magazine

Doncha wish ya had a boyfriend like Nicole Scherzinger's??

Well if ya do, she just dropped some GREAT pearls of dating wisdom in the September issue of Cosmopolitan UK.

The 34-year-old pussycat is currently dating Lewis Hamilton, and she couldn't be happier about it. They've built a solid wall of love and friendship.

And according to her, here's how she maintains that great relationship:

ON WHAT KEEPS THEM TOGETHER

"We're from similar upbringings, so we share a similar outlook. We're kindred spirits and hearts – that's what ultimately connects us. I'm very close with his family too; we're all close."

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PACING YOURSELF

"I always read in the papers that 'Nicole wants babies', and I've never said I wanted babies NOW. I'm not ready yet, but as I come from a big family, one day I'd like to have my own."

ON THE #1 RULE OF SUCCEEDING IN RELATIONSHIPS

"You have to love yourself first before you can expect it from someone else. And trust and communication is key."

TRUTH!

So take note, everyone: self-love, trust, and communication.

But we're sure she's got other things helpin' her too. Ha!

[Image via WENN.]

from PerezHilton http://perezhilton.com/2012-08-09-nicole-scherzinger-relationship-advice