Last week, former fiancees Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and rocker Sheryl Crow announced their breakup "after much thought and consideration."

"We both have a deep love and respect for each other and we ask that everyone respect our privacy during this very difficult time," they said in a joint statement, released Feb. 3.

Armstrong and Crow took a page from Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, who said their decision to separate early last year was "the result of much thoughtful consideration."