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Valentine’s plans set tone for love

There is nothing a guy wants more than to pronounce how much he cares for his girlfriend by standing in front of people with an unhealthy amount of chocolates and an 8-foot teddy bear while she runs toward him screaming like a 14-year-old Justin Bieber fan. This is an obligation that every guy must fulfill...
Miami hotspots to spice up date night

Miami hotspots to spice up date night

In every relationship, there comes a time when the dates get stale. A couple can only go out for so many dinners and movies before they lose interest. It’s time to get creative, especially for first dates. If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas of your own, here are a few easy starters that...

Not so cosmopolitan magazine

Cosmopolitan Magazine needs to be exposed for what it really is: a manual on how to spend your life in Victoria’s Secret Pink sweats, while listening to the same Adele song on repeat for a week. The magazine ruins lives. Celibacy is not an option to these writers, with articles such as “how to discretely...

Staff Editorial 4/19: Technology replaces relationships

On Sunday, Tupac Shakur rose from the dead and joined Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre on stage at Coachella, a well-known music festival held in Indio, Calif. “What the f**k is up Coachella,” a shirtless Shakur shouted, as he appeared on stage in the form of a hologram. The audience was speechless because, despite conspiracy...

Exploring gifts for Valentine’s Day

Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is looming on the very-near horizon. Personally I’m a fan, but perhaps that’s because I have a special someone this year or I’ve had enough sucky ones that I figure a good attitude might make the day better. But let’s not allow my spinster attitude get us down....

Empty wallets shouldn’t equal empty relationships

The opening lines from “For the First Time,” by The Script, “She needs me now, but I can’t seem to find the time/ I’ve got a new job now on the unemployment line/ And we don’t know how/ How we got into this mess,” are just a snippet of some worthy truths. This song, my...

Dear V: My long-distance boyfriend won’t make the most of our short time together

I am in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend. Our relationship is almost picture perfect; but he has one problem. If it were up to him, we wouldn't have sex at all.

Dear V: What should I do when company of three becomes a crowd?

I have been in a relationship with two guys for two years now; we have lived together for a little over a year. The problem is that since things are starting to get serious, they want to be introduced to my parents. Should I just suck it up and tell my [conservative] parents the truth...

Dear V: Boyfriend’s foot feelings have me spacing

I love my boyfriend very much and would do almost anything to make him happy. Unfortunately, he loves to have his toes sucked and it really grosses me out because he has sort of webbed toes. Am I close-minded and persnickety?

Dear V: Are physical enhancements defrauding my boyfriend?

My new boyfriend is really cute, and quite frankly--so am I. But not really. I have had several unsightly moles removed from my face, rhinoplasty, hair straightening, orthodontic work, teeth whitening and laser hair-removal. I feel like I am playing a trick on him. Am I?

Dear V: Why is ‘hooking up’ catching so many people?

What is with the whole hooking up thing? I just don't understand it. Why does no one at UM want to have a girlfriend or be in a relationship?

Dear V: The spark is gone from my online lover. How can we get it back in person?

I just met this great guy on MySpace. We hit it off great online! The problem started when we decided to meet in person. For some reason all of our chemistry is gone. What happened to the charming, funny, sexy guy from MySpace? What can I do to get him back?