Heart-to-Heart: Volume XV
Whenever my boyfriend is going through a hard time, he tends to close himself off and refuse any help, especially emotional support. How can I convince him to be more vulnerable with me so I can provide more support?
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Whenever my boyfriend is going through a hard time, he tends to close himself off and refuse any help, especially emotional support. How can I convince him to be more vulnerable with me so I can provide more support?
Whether you’re wondering how you can better discuss your own identity with people, or looking to be more respectful in how you engage this topic of conversation with other individuals, I think that it is great to proactively seek ways of improving your comfortability talking about personal, delicate topics.
This is a difficult question, and it’s one that lots of students are struggling with now that fall is upon us. There is also lots of anxiety around the tricky situation of figuring out your housing for next year where it can feel like a real “blink and you’ll miss it” kind of thing — it may feel like time flies by and everyone else has their housing figured out except you. The good news is you’re not alone in the way you’re feeling. As a fourth-year student myself, I remember the days of scrambling to sign leases and while I am happy I am not yet faced with my post-graduation housing woes, I am also happy to share some advice for those in your situation.
Online dating can feel like a minefield of do’s and don’ts with so much pressure to put your best foot forward. When men spend an average of 58 seconds viewing a user’s profile, with women at a higher 84 seconds, you have only in the ballpark of a minute to catch a user’s attention before they’re on to swiping for bigger and better. How do you capitalize on this?
This is one of those contentious, complex questions sure to garner disapproval from one person or another regardless of how you answer. Thus, my overarching advice is this — only you know if you are in a position in which friendship with an ex-partner will be healthy, sustainable and fulfilling.
1. I met my partner at college, but I’m worried about what will happen post-graduation. We’re from different states with different plans for the future. How do you navigate the possibility of a long distance relationship as a fourth-year student?
1. How do I get a girl’s attention?
Dylan Fernandes: third-year Engineering student
Olivia Hudson: second-year College student
Love Connection: Nia and Eden
Anastasia Carvalhais: first-year College student
Stephanie Landas: fourth-year College student