As I sat with a Chinese girl named Yang Junxiao over dinner, she described her relationship of a year with a former high school classmate. … [Read more...] about Chinese Students Seek Parental Approval in Dating
Co-eds Conforming to Hookup Culture’s Codes
The cherry blossoms have arrived and so has my last column. Last column, we discovered that dating culture has never had a "standard" — it … [Read more...] about Co-eds Conforming to Hookup Culture’s Codes
Why We’re Making Out, Not Going Out
Dating culture has experienced significant changes in the past century. In her book Unhooked: How Young Women Pursue Sex, Delay Love and … [Read more...] about Why We’re Making Out, Not Going Out
How to Stay Sane on Singles Awareness Day
I've spent the past semester writing about how we don't have time for relationships, fail at asking others out on dates (or don't even want … [Read more...] about How to Stay Sane on Singles Awareness Day
Do the Math to Find Beauty
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Well, according to the Discovery Channel documentary "The Science of Sex Appeal," it's not. … [Read more...] about Do the Math to Find Beauty
Take a Whiff of Attraction
Of all the senses, smell has the most powerful residual effect. Our memories of most songs and images may fade slowly over time, but … [Read more...] about Take a Whiff of Attraction
