Written by Writer’s Corps member Colleen Gonzalez What would good television drama be without a little bad-boy romance? While we all enjoy getting wrapped up in a juicy love story, it’s important to note that many compelling shows are good at romanticizing unhealthy behaviors. On TV we may perceive a male character continuously pursuing a […]
Are you in one of those relationships where you want to spend every waking moment with your partner? Saying goodbye even if for a little while seems to cause physical pain. A strong love like that always feels nice, but on the flip side, you both may have extremely ugly fights. Discussions turn into arguments, […]
So It’s finally happened: You are now in a relationship. After months of casual dating, a stressful undefined status, and always hearing a “let’s see where this goes,” you’ve finally put a label on what you’re to each other. It’s so EXCITING to finally be on the same page and in a romantic relationship. But […]
Breaking up with your significant other is no easy task. It is probably one of the toughest conversations you’ll have. Things get a tad trickier when you throw distance into the mix. If you’re currently trying to figure out how to end a long-distance relationship, we can understand your predicament. How do you tell your […]
Written by Writer’s Corps member Adrianna Nine With texting and social media, it’s easier than ever to stay connected to the people in our lives. But just as sweet messages and kiss emojis can be imparted via text, so to can harassment and manipulation. This is sometimes referred to as textual abuse, a form of […]
Gunther and Rachel, you and that English professor, Donald Trump and China, we’ve all seen cases of one-sided relationships all around us. While it’s all fun and games when it’s happening on TV, when something similar goes down in your own life, you might actually end up turning a blind eye to the glaring signs. […]
When one partner allows technology to interfere with time spent with their partner, it sends an implicit message of that partner's priorities.
In a day and age when definitions of masculinity are constantly changing, there is an interesting phenomenon that has been noticed by several single women who are looking for a partner – finding themselves dating a man child. The man child is a recent addition to the dictionary to describe a person with qualities that […]
During my weird on-off somethingship with my ex, Jason (name changed), the most common thought in my head was, “Is he trying to make me jealous?” To call it complicated would be an understatement. He was the kind who knew what buttons to push and when. I was the kind who let him push those […]
Jealousy in a romantic partnership can kill the romance really fast. Even though people in a relationship find jealousy from their partner quite flattering at first, gradually the cuteness turns into a serious problem. How to deal with a jealous partner then? Well, it is very difficult and frustrating, to put it mildly. However, being […]