Tag: relationship

‘Town to Gown’: Campus organizers talk community relations

Queen’s students have made national news headlines following two weekends of Homecoming celebrations. The negative attention has put a strain on the relationship between students and Kingston residents—known as town-gown relations. Brian Seo, Sci ’23, commissioner of clubs for the AMS, highlighted...

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Grieving the end of a long-distance relationship

For people in long-distance relationships, virtual communication isn’t just an alternative to a ‘real’ relationship—it’s the only connection to a loved one that happens to live far away. In turn, when a laptop or cell phone is used to end a long-distance relationship, it feels just as real as any...

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The ultimate breakup playlist

No matter how a relationship ends, whether it’s amicable or one-sided, breakups suck. Other than trying the classic method for dealing with heartbreak—dipping into a pint of ice cream and having a good cry—there is no clear route to moving on. It may even feel like you’ll be heartbroken forever.  Listening...

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‘Single’ doesn’t mean ‘waiting for a relationship’

The value of a young woman’s accomplishments is too easily overshadowed by the concept of an empty space that only a significant other can fill.  While people acknowledge I have the right to make my own choices, they often struggle to believe me when I put them into words. I can say that I’m happy...

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When exes stay friends

Transitioning from being a couple to strictly platonic friends can be unusual for exes. Thankfully, we found a way to maintain our unique friendship post-break up.  Who said exes can’t be friends?  Liam: It all began in first year when we were at the Lazy Scholar on Halloween. I met Tiffany through...

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Single bells

Being single during the holidays is one cliché I’m ready to embrace.   After several years in relationships, I’m brushing the dust off my spinster calendar, because this year is my first single Christmas. From what I’ve seen in holiday rom-coms like Love Actually — I’m in for a wild ride.  Being single...

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