Love in Christmas films
As the weather starts to cool, the mornings become frosty, and the days get shorter, it can only mean one thing: Christmas is finally upon us. For many, Christmas is…
romance
Funeral Flowers
A short story about unrequited love.
Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts rekindle ‘Romcom’ reverence
Josh Goodwin reports Diaz and Roberts' return to the 'romcom' scene.
Why we wear pink and red on Valentine’s Day
This article explores the symbolism and associations surrounding the colours of pink and red, and why these are attached to Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day – From the saint’s original rebellion to capitalist consumerism, is the holiday still worth celebrating?
As a holiday celebrated for a Catholic Saint, Valentine's Day's connection to love and romance can initially seem to have evolved from nowhere. However, once the legends surrounding Saint Valentine…
Star sign compatibility: more complicated than it seems?
Jasmine Allum addresses common arguments surrounding the use of star signs in matchmaking, before delving into the complex history of the Zodiac. Should astrology influence our perception of romantic love,…
The Chaotic Cocktail of Chemicals that Cause a Crush; or The Science of Love
The laws of attraction confuse even the science of love, so if our subconscious body is confused by a crush, what is actually going on? We take a deep dive…
Going the distance: Strava voted best dating app for 2021
This Valentine's Day, find your true love on a fitness app.
Perfect Valentine’s Day viewing: First Dates
Lauren Powdrell recommends the heart-warming dating show First Dates for some fantastically romantic escapism, on Valentine’s Day and the year-round.
Assassin’s Creed Unity: Six Years On
Zara Lane reviews the highs and lows of Assassin's Creed's most controversial entry.