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Dating services bring singles up to speed

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Many people may think of college as the best four years of their lives.

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Love’s sacrifices require thoughtful balance

The importance of compromise is introduced to many people early in life.

The cost of owning pets while attending college

While owning a furry companion in college may be enticing, students must think twice and consider every aspect of pet ownership before adopting a new addition into their college family.

How to shut down guys who don’t get it

Many guys will extol the benefit of a good pickup line. It’s something they can pull out of their back pocket at parties in the hopes of impressing gullible girls.

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Figuring out the technology side of relationships

Modern technology is drastically changing the way people communicate, collect information and live.

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Determining the boss/worker relationship

After sifting through pages of Craigslist ads and sending dozens of e-mails, job hunters will usually receive a response. With a strong interview, the job is theirs and feelings of anxiousness turn into relief and joy.

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Overcoming those deal-breaking habits

Everyone possesses something unique and special that causes another person to fall head-over-heels in love. And, everyone also possesses something not so special that makes another person’s hair fall out.

Knowing the right social etiquette can prevent one from coming off creepy to girls in most party situations. Chelsea Massey / Staff Photographer

How to avoid appearing creepy to girls

Merriam-Webster defines a “creep” as “an unpleasant or obnoxious person.” Seriously, look it up, it’s in there. However, although true, this definition seems to lack the essence of what it’s like to encounter such a person in the flesh.

The love is gone, but today, fake it

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time for two kinds of people: those in happy relationships and those who own greeting card companies. For everyone else, it is simply a painful reminder of perpetual singleness, rampant corporate materialism or the angst of a decaying relationship.

Fledgling couples can enjoy romance today, too

In all honesty, Valentine’s Day is usually toward the top of most people’s awkward holiday list. It can be even more uncomfortable when starting to see someone new while in the “getting to know each other” phase.

Ditch the clichés and do something unexpected

It’s Valentine’s Day. Stores are full of the classic yet conventional heart-shaped chocolate boxes, stuffed animals and flowers. Although these gifts may be the standard offerings, there are other, more meaningful ways to show affection. Investing in some ingenuity and originality will create a more genuine, memorable holiday.

Breaking up a friendship with civility

Breakups are oftentimes unpleasant for both parties and tend to leave those involved fearful of how to go about breaking off the relationship. Most people have experienced the dissolution of a romantic relationship, but terminating a friendship presents different complexities. So the question becomes: When a friendship has run its course, what is the most appropriate way to break up with a friend?

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