In light of the current economy, I feel it’s only necessary to address the common misconception that a date means free dinner. If you’re like me and enjoy romanticized company and affection but don’t have the necessary resources for countless dates, then you’ll appreciate my ingenuity and creative thinking — dates don’t need to be expensive!
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Newspaper writers strive to bring in experts as sources for their columns, while others have discovered the ultimate specialist known as www.Ask.com. As my first Dating and Romance column and in my ongoing effort to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize for excellence in newspaper journalism, I thought I’d try and get a hold of the “Dear Abby” advice columnist or Dr. Drew Pinsky. If I became desperate, I’d look to Dr. Phil McGraw as a source.
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DTR — This acronym sends chills up my spine. “Why,” you ask? Because “Defining The Relationship” isn’t an easy task. Dating can be hard enough without all the terminology adding stress into the mix.
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There is nothing pleasant about it. Getting your heart broken is on par with getting punched in the chest by Shaquille O’Neal and having your heart covered in Bengay at the same time. But alas, sooner or later it happens to all of us.
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Did you ever need romantic advice but couldn’t find the right person to talk to? You knew your best friend wouldn’t understand and to everyone else you felt like a walking burden? Well, The Daily Aztec is here to listen to any and all of your relationship issues and give you thoughtful advice.
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Of all the roles that are typically filled by two individuals in any given college relationship, there is seemingly one that holds more weight and has greater consequences than the others: “Whipping,” holding the “upper hand,” “wearing the pants” — whatever you want to call it.
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I once read a quote that gave my skeptical brain waves a run for their money. It’s said, “It is better to be told a hurtful truth than to be told a comforting lie.”
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It is a sunny Saturday afternoon, your bed is made and last night’s hangover has finally worn off. In its wake, all that is left is the pleasant glow that can only come from a great date and even better sex.
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I was sitting at my favorite pizza restaurant of all time a couple of weekends ago, happily chowing down on a mouthwatering slice of buffalo chicken pizza and an ice-cold mug of Hoegaarden. Olde City Grill, you are undoubtedly my hero.
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It amazes me that I want to try skydiving, but I lack enough confidence to approach a guy I’m interested in to ask for his number, much less smile at him. I can’t even fathom the idea of making the first move.
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College provides many firsts for students: the first time living away from home, the first time going to frat parties, and for some, the first time trying to maintain a long-distance relationship. Temptation lurks everywhere, and with so many new people and experiences around, it is difficult to preserve a relationship in a new environment when one’s significant other does not get to experience it with him or her.
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You’re walking downtown with your sweet, hot babe, hand in hand, and she pulls away. Now you’re waiting in line to see a movie and she folds her arms in front of her. If you haven’t guessed it already, something’s wrong — I repeat, something is wrong.
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I don’t know if it was because I had spent an entire day inside my house without seeing the light of day — thank you, strep throat — or if it was that I had watched the entire first season of “Californication” and felt sorry for poor old Hank Moody. Whatever the case may be, my head ran off without me that day.
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Everyone can agree that the first date should not consist of offering up your life story. That would be too abrupt. Take it slow. You should create a bond first that establishes feelings for each other. Once that's built, you can touch base on some of the deep and personal stuff. Unfortunately, there are questions and conversations that aren't conjured up on dates that should be explored.
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Superhero movies are extremely popular. “The Dark Knight” has even inspired some men to talk with deeper voices or buy faster cars (not really, but you get the idea). I don’t know one man who hasn’t wanted to put on a spandex uniform, charge out of the window and save the day. Men feel that superheroes depict the alpha and the omega — a real man.
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I’ve never really understood the concept of the phrase “I think we should take some time apart.” Granted, I myself have uttered these very words, partly without knowledge of what exactly I even meant by it. This made me wonder what is implied exactly by the phrase of going on a “break”. Does this mean we are just friends? Does it mean that it’s OK if we go out and hookup with other people? Does it mean that we can go to Taco Tuesday, throw back a handful of Coronas, wind up in bed together and then act like everything is just peachy, seeing as how we’ve already slept together a billion times before?
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The “L” word is scary. You never know when you should say it or if the other person even feels the same way. Honestly, just thinking about those three little words makes my stomach churn. So what is this love we speak of?
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As much as I hate admitting this, I would definitely have to define myself as a rather high maintenance girlie-girl. I like buying a million shades of makeup that I use on rare occasions, spending entirely too much money on a single pair of jeans, getting my nails done every couple of weeks, getting my hair did and wanting to cry when I see the hole in my wallet afterward - yep, I am undoubtedly a Grade A girl.
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Every woman desires confidence, power, success and...an unbelievable sex life. Well, why wouldn't we? Anytime we turn on the television, "Sex and the City," "Lipstick Jungle" or "Grey's Anatomy" automatically shove these women's amazing sex lives in our faces.
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I remember my third girlfriend like it was yesterday. Before and after my classes, I would find her just to be with her. She was on my mind all the time. I liked her as much as a fat kid likes cake.
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