Dating

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I give a guy a chance . . . and look what happened

Peak Web December 19, 2025

By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Diva I just got back from a date, and . . . wow. There might be a lot of fish in the sea, but damn, the sea is POLLUTED. This guy was a nightmare! He picked me up, and girl, he didn’t even look like his Tinder profile pic — but I wanted to give it a chance.  FIRST MISTAKE. He had a cute butt, but he looked like a surfer with his too-tight t-shirt and cargo shorts. Babes, it’s November. Get yourself a jacket. And comb your hair! The surfer look hasn’t been in since,…

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A Squishmallow-cuddling partner is a no-go

Peak Web November 9, 2025

By: Zainab Salam, Relationship Expert Squishmallow stans may be ready to march with their plush armies after reading this article, but the truth is, owning a Squishmallow just might be a sign of the times. From what I’ve been witnessing,…

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Queer dating in the un-dateable city

Peak Web October 24, 2024

By: Tam Nguyen, Staff Writer I saw S. through the glass window of the restaurant as I walked across the street on a gloomy afternoon. Almond-shaped eyes, long brunette hair, red lipstick, dressed in black from head to toe. First…

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Analyzing the lack of queer representation in reality dating shows

Peak Web February 14, 2023

By: Petra Chase, Arts and Culture Editor and Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Reality dating shows have a huge influence. With 52 seasons of The Bachelor franchise, it’s safe to say that audiences are heavily invested in all the messiness and…

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Long-distance relationships are better than their reputation

Peak Web February 17, 2022

By: Reece Avila Long distance relationships are actually quite pleasant. Before you throw hands, no I’m not bitter and neither am I trying to avoid my partner — we’ve been together for almost five years, one of which was long-distance. I’ve…

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Two people and a dog are sitting on bed. They are smiling, laughing and talking to each other. One is holding a book and one has a phone.
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We shouldn’t give in to cuffing season pressures

Features November 5, 2021

by Carter Hemion, Humour Editor In the cold months of cuffing season, social pressure encourages cozying up with a special someone. These days, with life largely online, social media can have a significant impact on anyone consuming content. There are…

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Staying safe this cuffing season

Features September 14, 2021

by Victoria Loptka You’ve been swiping, liking, messaging, and now you’ve found your new potential boo. It’s time to go on your first date. Dating can be confusing, intimidating, or even scary. “Staying safe” on a date means a variety…

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Your sexy SFU Horoscopes: February 15–21

Humour February 15, 2021

By: Charlotte Gravert, SFU Student On top of social distancing measures and a general lack of lust, Mercury is also in retrograde during this sex issue’s shelf life. With the planet of communication going bananas and love planet Venus moving…

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Top Ten worst Valentine’s Day dates

Humour February 13, 2021

By: Juztin Bello, SFU Alumnus Your aggressively single friends Your “single” friends will probably just mind their business on Valentine’s Day, because, shocker, it’s just another weird cash-grab, hetero holiday. Your “aggressively single” friends? Oh boy. Get ready for weeks…

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