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Emotional dependency vs. love

February 8, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes Valentine’s Day, one of the most anticipated dates of the year for lovers, is quickly approaching. We all know that love is the focus of this special day; yet what is love, how is it different from emotional dependence, and do both affect our health?

How to plan a wedding on a budget

February 5, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes We’re nearing Valentine’s Day, a holiday structured around the idea of love. So in the spirit of the season, let’s talk marriage. Since we are college students, most of us don’t have a lot of money or time to spare. Here are some tips on how to create your dream wedding on a budget. Six […]

5 date ideas to make this Valentine’s Day memorable

February 13, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, couples everywhere are trying to plan the “perfect date.” You could go out to dinner at your date’s favorite restaurant, or take them out to the movies. Although the usual ideas aren’t bad, there are other options to make this year’s Valentine’s Day truly unique. Here are some date […]

Valentine’s Day and its sordid history

February 12, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Nearly 65 percent of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day every year by buying roses, chocolates and a romantic dinner. Although this Valentine’s Day will be filled with perfect bliss for couples flaunting their romance all around, the history of of Valentine’s Day didn’t start off all that romantic. In fact, it began with a death. History […]

Valentine’s Day history is not all chocolates and roses

February 14, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes The emergence of pink hearts, chocolate and gifts signals that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Couples spend time finding the perfect gift while planning the perfect date. However, the cutesy holiday we all recognize was not always celebrated with chocolates and roses. Some say that Valentine’s Day morphed out of a Roman holiday called […]

How to do Valentine’s Day cheap and local

February 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes There is a lot of pressure behind Valentine’s Day and the expectation of a planned night out full of fun, presents and romance to show the person you are with that you care for them. However, a special night doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of ways to have a great night […]