Millie Jewry celebrates the focus on self-love this Valentine’s Day
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Appreciating our friends this Valentine’s Day
Sienna White considers the importance of friendships and how we can safely celebrate them this Valentine’s Day
Dating in the Days of Disease
Dating in the Days of Disease Sienna White explores the consequences of Covid-19 on dating and how people still manage to find some love despite the pandemic. It is widely recognised that Covid-19 has impacted the way people interact with each other. The nature of the virus has forced many people apart, at a time […]
Why do friendships take a back seat?
Why do friendships take a back seat? Lifestyle Writer Eirwen Abberley Watton discusses how society has constructed our lives around prioritising marriage The Coronavirus Pandemic is a backdrop against which many people are reconsidering the things that matter most. A recent article from The Atlantic, titled “What if Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center […]
Mysteries Of Love: The Before Trilogy
Francesca Sylph kicks off our mini-feature on cinema love stories with Richard Linklater’s acclaimed 18-year trilogy.
Truly “Normal People”
Sofia Galluci-Giles discusses how Sally Rooney’s love story – in its truest sense – is a delineation of intimacy and love in any age Understanding love – the feelings, betrayals, revelations and ultimate fails – have been at the forefront of human artistry for (arguably) ever. Rooney’s student-y, secretive and sensual evocation of Trinity College […]
Coupling up in Cuffing season
Georgia Shepherd explores the relationship trend of coupling up in the colder months
Dating Disasters
An anonymous contributor discusses a dismal date that left them feeling deeply disconcerted As someone relatively new to the Exeter dating scene following a long-term relationship, I hadn’t really known what to expect. Whilst I’d been for awkward drinks due to the delights of various dating apps – the kind where there’s an unsure hug […]
6 Steps to Survive Long Distance
Evanna Kappos provides top tips on dealing with being in a long distance relationship.
Live Review: dodie @ O2, Bristol
On Wednesday 13 March, dodie kicked off the UK leg of the North American and European tour for ‘Human’, her most recent EP. The singer-songwriter started her YouTube channel at the age of 16 and now, at just 23, has achieved global recognition with over 250 million views on her main channel, as well as […]