Sandra Bullock & Jesse James

Everybody's buzzing about a possible split between actress Sandra Bullock and her husband, Jesse James. It's spurred by reports of James' possible infidelity.

If Bullock and James split, Bullock would join the many women who have experienced the "Oscar curse" -- getting a divorce shortly after winning a best actress Oscar.

As speculation over the celebrity couple heightened, one of my Facebook friends posted a status update saying that James' possible actions had diminished her faith in men.

Seriously?!?

I follow these stories for gossip's sake, but celebrity couple news rarely transcends into my understanding of real-life relationships.

While celebrity breakups can be disheartening, I think you have to step back and realize these people operate at an entirely different level than our date nights at Columbus Park Crossing. After all, Jesse James WAS once married to a porn star.

Weigh in: When a celebrity couple splits, does it affect your perception of real-life romance?