Many people in relationships quietly ask themselves the same question: How responsible am I for my partner’s mental health? We’re taught that good partners are endlessly patient, emotionally available and willing to make sacrifices. The dominant narrative says if someone you love is struggling, ...
There are many perfectly reasonable fixations at Brown: The campus turkey that always shows up just in time for finals, the endless supply of sugary cereal, the wildly cool professor who you are convinced might just be the smartest person in the world.
There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that can feel almost embarrassing to admit out loud.
College friendships are supposed to be easy, but they don’t always stay that way. There’s no situation as awkward and nerve-racking as when you start to wonder if you like your friend as more than just a friend.
There’s something deeply unserious about how we talk about casual dating. Which is funny, because we talk about it seriously. Like, tax-code seriously.
When I first started this column as an undergrad, I was writing about hookup culture between seminar readings. Now, I’m back as a med student and trading in dorm gossip for cadaver lab. But honestly, they’re not so different — both involve plenty of anatomy and a few highly questionable decisions. ...
In her column, Anusha Gupta ’25 offers advice for couples in a long-distance relationship.
The word “hangxiety” has recently entered my vocabulary. It describes the feelings of anxiety that accompany a hangover after drinking too much on a night out. If you’ve ever woken up with your heart racing or had uncontrollable thoughts about what you did or said the night before, you have probably ...
Sometimes, the difference between a platonic hangout with a friend and a first date can be difficult to ascertain. Brown students may find themselves asking a certain question to determine whether it was friendly or romantic: Did they split the bill, or did one person treat the other?
In her column, Gupta ’25 argues that, while love languages may be a good starting point for establishing relationships, partners shouldn’t restrict themselves to loving a certain way.
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