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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Love don’t come easy, you just have to wait

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Love don’t come easy, you just have to wait

By Analise Bruno, Senior Writer September 3, 2025
While the thrill of a crush and new connections can be intoxicating, the best outcomes come to those who stay grounded and let relationships evolve naturally. Think of it like apple picking. If you pick the apple too early, it’s sour and disappointing. Wait until it’s ripe, and it will be sweet and rewarding. You may encounter a few rotten apples along the way — that’s part of the journey — but those experiences are lessons, not failures.
Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why is everyone so scared of a little long distance?

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why is everyone so scared of a little long distance?

By Analise Bruno, Senior Writer April 13, 2025
It’s so easy to forgo the things you love to do in order to be with the one you love — so easy that you might not even notice. Being apart, in any capacity, forces you to keep committed to yourself.
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...

Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby: Mental health in your dating life

By Michelle Grullon March 15, 2023
We are all dealing with something, so it's not shocking when you encounter a romantic partner who may face some problems. 
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