It’s the holiday season, and I’m not sure how to curb these feelings of loneliness. Last Christmas I had a boyfriend, and now I don’t — but I still feel the same!
Unrequited love is a painful yet universal experience caused by strong feelings for someone who does not or cannot reciprocate, such as a close friend who only sees your relationship as platonic. This type of feeling is often romanticized due to its idealized portrayal in the media — I myself am guilty of finding it so romantic when it comes to Mr. Darcy’s initial one-sided love for Elizabeth in Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.”
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Dear Abby: I’ve been seeing someone for a few months right now and I never know how to leave things off. What I mean is –– everytime we say goodbye, I want to say I love them, but I’m scared! What if they don’t say it back? What if they think I’m moving too fast? Please tell me, when is the right time to start using this word of endearment?
Dear Abby: It feels like my girlfriend considers every little thing I do to be cheating. I mean, I liked one girl’s Instagram post and she said I betrayed her! Is she overreacting? Or am I really a bad boyfriend? What do you consider to be cheating anyway? Please help.
Dear Abby: I really like someone and I want to make my move. The thing is, I don’t know how to approach a first date. Please help me figure out what to do to impress them enough to score the second date!
Dear Abby: I have a dilemma. I’ve been dating my boyfriend for over a year, and he’s great and all, but I don’t feel like he’s putting as much effort into the relationship as he first did when we started going out. All of my friends keep telling me, “If he wanted to he would,” but I feel shallow thinking that. So tell me, if he wanted to, would he?
Dear Abby: Hear me out. I’ve been seeing this person for a while and we always have a great time together. The issue? I don’t know what to call us! I guess we’re dating, but when will we be ready for more? Am I moving too fast? Or should we already be labeled?
Dear Abby: Is it possible to love from afar? In my head, I feel like distance can still work, but in my experience, it cannot. So, should we just cut our losses short and forget about long-distance dating altogether?
Dear Abby: Is there ever a “right” way to do Valentine’s Day? The date is quickly approaching and I don’t know how to go about this. Romance is pretty new to me, but there’s someone I like. Please help.
Dear Abby: I sometimes wonder whether it is better to lead with your head or your heart in a relationship. Is one better than the other? Is there one more or less destined to set your relationship up for success? Please help.
Music has the ability to speak for a wide range of experiences. It can resonate across various groups of people who have nothing in common but a shared appreciation for lyrics. There is a certain power in a song's ability to align with how you have been feeling and speak the words that you’ve been trying so hard to find.
