relationships
Disabled men deserve better from us
July 13, 2026Content warning: mentions of ableism. Society does not treat disabled people well and it impacts men in specific ways. Being disabled comes with stigma and the expectations to still adhere to gendered roles. Being unable to meet these expectations can result in depression and even abuse. This stigma can make men feel unwanted and devalued. It’s important to build relationships be it platonic or romantic, but asking for help can also be viewed as being weaker or less able. All of this contributes to instability in work, mental health, and social life. As such, there needs to be dedicated financial,…
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Men, don’t let the manosphere ruin sex for you
March 27, 2025If there’s one thing the red-pilled manosphere has managed to do with stunning efficiency, it’s strip sex of its joy, intimacy, and social complexity. According to the worldview, sex is nothing more than a transactional function of evolutionary biology, the…
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A college student’s guide to situationships
February 13, 2025Valentine’s Day is fast approaching — a time of excitement, love, and overpriced bouquets for couples. For others, it’s the perfect excuse to gather with friends, share a warm dinner, and reminisce about how nice it is to be single.…
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Ghosting people and healthier ways to end relationships
January 31, 2024I think it’s fair to assume we’ve all either been ghosted or have ghosted someone in our lives. Sometimes, it feels like ceasing any further communication with a particular person is the best way to move forward. Right now, for…
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SFYou: Dr. Rebecca Cobb’s Close Relationships Lab
March 17, 2023By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate and Research Assistant in the Close Relationships Lab “The love of your life.” “The one.” “Your person.” These expressions reference an assumption and expectation that has been set by society — monogamy. Despite monogamy only…
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Women’s issues shouldn’t just matter to women
July 27, 2022I was laying half-naked on a crinkly white sheet of paper with my legs spread, waiting to get a little T-shaped plastic device put into my uterus, when I opened Instagram and learned that Roe v. Wade was overturned. There…
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Long-distance relationships are better than their reputation
February 17, 2022Long 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 gotten used…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Reaching out and Checking in
January 25, 2022Over the pandemic, many of the methods we use to interact with one another have become formalized. With quarantine, distanced education, and work, we’ve had to adapt the language we use to build and sustain our relationships. Central to the…
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Heartbreak is inevitable and invaluable
January 16, 2022Heartbreak sucks — there’s no way to sugarcoat it. It can manifest in not being able to stomach food, hours spent at the gym (physical soreness is decidedly better than emotional turmoil), or days spent in bed. In short —…
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What I learned about navigating relationships during COVID-19
July 7, 2020I’m not sure if therapy can count as a special interest, but if I see any article or event that involves self-improvement or healing as the focus, my reaction is usually of dorkish excitement. So when I learned that SFU…
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