In defence of rom-coms, or why we watch love stories
Natasha Ranawake wonders: why do we watch rom-coms?
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A Man written by a Woman
Melody Neale explores why so many female-written romance novels have recently gone viral and what this says about heterosexual relationships in the modern age.
Why social media hasn’t ruined Romance
Melody Neale discusses and critiques the notion that 'social media has ruined romance'.
The dos and don’ts of university dating
Maia Cuschera gives her top tips for dating at university
Is online dating worth the hype?
Maia Cuschera discusses the pros and cons of online dating at university.
Top tips for a first date
Maia Cuschera provides her top tips for successful dating and how to combat those first date nerves.
Shakespeare’s sonnets and the complexities of being in love
Originating in 13th century Italy, the sonnet is a 14-line poem typically consisting of 10 beats per line – known as being written in Iambic pentameter. The rhythm of iambic…
Boo season: the romantic origins of Halloween
Maia Cuschera delves into the forgotten romantic customs of Halloween
The pressure to find love at university
Maia Cuschera discusses the relationship pressures faced by students at university