Living with roommates can be a perplexing maze for someone who hasn’t encountered it before. To say I experienced a shock during that first week of living together is an understatement. Below, I’ve compiled a list of tips so you won’t struggle as I did.
Communication
Something I didn’t realize before moving into the dorms was the loss of my independence....
A boo basket is a gift basket containing small gifts and sweets to celebrate your partner and the Halloween season. October is the perfect time to surprise your significant other with this boo-tiful gift, but how should you go about making one?
The first suggestion that I can give you is to choose a theme. This theme will be the...
Want to become a master of the first G in Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss? Stop listening to what your silly friends are telling you and start deceiving your partner today!
Step One: Do Your Research
Start your gaslighting journey by sitting down to watch the 1944 movie Gaslight. If you want to go the extra mile, read the 1938 play Gas Light...
If one or both partners move, can their relationship last? I think yes. Distance doesn’t make a relationship more likely to fail; it just puts a relationship to the test and forces both partners to develop their emotional, vulnerability, and communication skills. My opinion is for anyone whose partner is moving away is to at least try. If you...
The season of love has arrived and for those in a relationship or just seeking someone to spend Valentine’s Day with, you might be stumped as to whether or not you should ask them to be your Valentine. Here’s what your fellow UCR students have to say.
Based on the poll conducted, 68.8% of people think you should ask your...
I recently rewatched Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. In the beginning of the movie, our protagonist Laura Jean Covey spends her time fantasizing about boys she has crushes on. Her younger sister criticizes her living her life inside of her head instead of going out and having romantic experiences like she dreams of. At the end...
Do you have a hard time going on dates on-campus? Have you tried dating within your friend group but it never works out? Try online dating! There are a lot of misconceptions about online dating, such as high risk factors of being catfished or online dating is used for hookups. However, many people have found their soulmates through online...
College is all about making memories, especially with the people who make up those lasting memories. Now, when thinking of relationships, the normal response is to think of romantic relationships. However, what it’s really about is the relationships with friends.There is no better place to find friends who you will be able to stay in touch with well beyond...
Looking for some fall-themed day trips for you and your significant other? Here are 4 day-trips from UCR.
Julian: 98.2 mi (approx. 2 hours) from UCR
Julain is a historic gold mining town filled with historic sites, quaint museums, and local restaurants. Make sure you stop by Julian Pie Company for a bite of their famous pies. (The rhubarb is my...
As the air gradually starts to turn cool and autumn begins, there is no better time to participate in fall and halloween activities than now, especially with your significant other. Given the recent start of the school term, it may be difficult to plan an outing or activity so here are some options for dates that are true to...