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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Love at first sight, or love at first height?

By Analise Bruno September 15, 2024

Dear Abby: I have a serious question I need an answer to. Be honest, how much does height really matter in a relationship? I mean, I feel like I’m pretty tall for a guy, but there are taller ones out...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Ripping off the breakup bandaid –– here’s how

By Analise Bruno September 8, 2024

Dear Abby: I have to confess, I’m thinking of breaking up with my boyfriend. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great guy and I still love him, but we’ve been fighting a lot recently, and it’s draining...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Can we ever really be friends with our exes?

By Analise Bruno September 3, 2024

Dear Abby: My ex and I just split and in her last text to me she asked if we could still be friends. I’m still really hurt, but I really do love and miss her — but how can I settle for just being a...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): A beginner’s guide to campus crushing

By Analise Bruno June 2, 2024
Dear Abby: I’m coming to college and am looking for love! Okay, I also want to get an education, but I am interested in diving into the dating pool. I just don’t want to drown. Do you have any tips on how to stay afloat?
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): What I wished I had known about love before college

By Analise Bruno April 25, 2024
For the final “Ask Abby” of the semester, I thought I would do something special by offering my perspective on love, relationships and all things dating that I wish I knew prior to being in college.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): The ill-fated L-word — here’s when you should use it

By Analise Bruno April 11, 2024
Dear Abby: I’ve been seeing someone for a few months right now and I never know how to leave things off. What I mean is –– everytime we say goodbye, I want to say I love them, but I’m scared! What if they don’t say it back? What if they think I’m moving too fast? Please tell me, when is the right time to start using this word of endearment? 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): In the search for soulmates — do we only get one?

By Analise Bruno April 8, 2024
Dear Abby: I’ve been thinking about it lately, and the dating pool is just not what it used to be. I haven’t felt a strong connection with someone in a long time. I’ve had a few good past relationships, but maybe it’s because I’ve exhausted my soulmate limit. How many do I get anyways? I hope I haven’t used up all my chances.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Betrayal, lies, deception — your guide to all things cheating

By Analise Bruno April 3, 2024
Dear Abby: It feels like my girlfriend considers every little thing I do to be cheating. I mean, I liked one girl’s Instagram post and she said I betrayed her! Is she overreacting? Or am I really a bad boyfriend? What do you consider to be cheating anyway? Please help.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): A beginner’s guide to first dates if you want a second one

By Analise Bruno March 31, 2024
Dear Abby: I really like someone and I want to make my move. The thing is, I don’t know how to approach a first date. Please help me figure out what to do to impress them enough to score the second date!
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): If he wanted to, would he?

By Analise Bruno March 24, 2024
Dear Abby: I have a dilemma. I’ve been dating my boyfriend for over a year, and he’s great and all, but I don’t feel like he’s putting as much effort into the relationship as he first did when we started going out. All of my friends keep telling me, “If he wanted to he would,” but I feel shallow thinking that. So tell me, if he wanted to, would he?
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Green and red flags in dating

By Analise Bruno March 5, 2024
Dear Abby: I’m looking for love, but I don’t really know what I'm supposed to be “looking” for exactly. Everyone talks about green and red flags in dating, but I just get so confused. So, tell me, what are the good and bad things that I should be keeping an eye out for?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): Labels are not just for filing

By Analise Bruno February 25, 2024
Dear Abby: Hear me out. I’ve been seeing this person for a while and we always have a great time together. The issue? I don’t know what to call us! I guess we’re dating, but when will we be ready for more? Am I moving too fast? Or should we already be labeled?
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