Flames crackle from the fireplace, burning under the stockings that are filled to the brim. Frost encircles the windowpane outside, glowing from the lights above. The aroma of freshly baked cookies lingers overhead, carrying noses under the threshold of the kitchen. Peering up, you find yourself under the bundle of green leaves, tied together by red ribbon. Eyes closed,...
Something that’s been on my mind for some time, that in many ways is difficult to talk about, is the way I’ve noticed the immense amount of judgment and sexual policing other women give each other — consciously or subconsciously. Either way, it’s a problem.
By sexual policing, I mean those snide comments about the way someone is dressed, carrying...
Do things ever quite go as we plan them in relationships? Even the best of them have unexpected twists and turns for better or for worse. One of the biggest keys, however, to making relationships work, no matter what the situation is, is communication. It may be said over and over again, but if you want someone to know...
Oftentimes dating makes us feel like we’re participants on random dating shows, testing out each contestant and trying to find a match. Valentine’s Day is one day of the year that couples can rejoice or possible new couples are able to test the waters.
For those who are happily bound in a relationship, this day becomes an elaborate competition between...
“Just let it die / With no goodbyes / Details don’t matter / We both paid the price,” a wonderful vocalist named Mariah Carey once sang. Carey brings up a prominent point, however, that many people in relationships fight for a relationship that is beyond saving by employing useless gimmicks. But relationships aren’t machines, and there are no set...
I’ve pretty much scavenged the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and the craters of the moon in search of a romantic relationship. Still. No. Luck. Fishing for a partner can be a tough and strenuous struggle. For those of you still on the boat praying to find your prized catch at the parties and clubs, it might be best...
The end of the school year comes with a lot of changes. For first years, the end of spring quarter signals their transition away from dorming life to living in apartments. Some students may decide to transfer out to a new university in the fall and of course, seniors say their goodbyes to UCR and go off to graduate...
Getting cheated on is a risk that everyone takes when entering a relationship. Sometimes in a relationship, people face a sense of suspicion that lingers within them. When faced with these emotions, it is critical to remain collected and level-headed, because at the end of it all, it may just be a suspicion.
Naturally all relationships start off strong, but...
We’ve all heard stories about marriages that came from online dating websites. There’s also the negative side of online dating such as the Tinder horror stories Buzzfeed writes about every year or so. However, if you’re looking to get started using online dating apps or want to switch up your online dating game, then try some of these steps.
Picking...
For many, our lives are already consumed by college and work while trying to keep up a social life. Midterms, extracurriculars and jobs take up most of our time making any free-time rare. Adding a relationship on top of this is difficult, but not impossible.
Stay Organized
Most of us know how to keep track of our day-to-day activities, but not...