You asked, we answered. After in-depth deliberation, our opinions desk is here to present you with life-altering dating advice. Please take our advice with zero grains of salt.
Emily asked, “I am struggling with knowing if my partner is the one for me. I want more out of my life and feel like our relationship is not growing. We have been together for almost four years, and I don’t know how to end that long of a relationship. How do I know when to start putting myself before the relationship?”
Riley: Remember, you are the most important person in your life.
Vivian: Talk to them about this. When you know, you know.
Wren: Relationships should add to your life, not hold you back.
Jasmine: Look inside yourself. You are a crystal ball. You know.
Leo: Wake up and break up, sister.
Claudia: Tell your partner exactly what you told us.
Anonymous fourth-year student asked, “I recently started seeing a man who is 26 and fully has his life together and seems to be wanting something serious. He introduced me on the phone with his mom on our second date. He’s super respectful, sweet and also makes comments about wanting to provide for me financially. Direct, sober quote ‘I’d pay your student loans for you.’ Truly every interaction and conversation we have I’m coming away with more good things about him. Though, I haven’t asked the questions about his prior relationships since I only just realized I might be seriously interested in a long-term thing with him. I haven’t seriously dated anyone in college because, let’s be honest, you’ve seen the dating pool. I’m just in my head because it seems too good to be true, and I’d like some advice — even unqualified — on what I should do about it.”
Riley: It is too good. But loans might be worth it.
Vivian: Proceed with caution. Ask questions and gather intel. Good luck.
Wren: Please ask those questions ASAP. Everyone has motivations.
Jasmine: Money is worth more than love. Jump on the opportunity.
Leo: Seducing you with money? Said cash-strapped suitor seems suspicious.
Claudia: Get that bag, diva.
Anonymous chemical engineering student asked, “I’ve been in a long-distance relationship with my high school sweetheart, and we’re both struggling to make friends at our colleges. For her it’s even worse because the people at her school are not very open/interested in making new friends, and she doesn’t have anyone to really talk to at her school, and it hurts me because I feel helpless, other than visiting her as often as I can. What can I do or should I do other than verbally supporting her through FaceTime?”
Riley: In the clerb, we all fam (Go to the club).
Vivian: Get more involved, and encourage her to as well.
Wren: Send flowers. Actions speak louder than words.
Jasmine: Transfer.
Leo: Hire paid actors to befriend her, duh.
Claudia: You both need to solve your own problems.
