Valentine’s Day is a time of year that celebrates love, romance and fidelity. Couples spend the day lavishing attention on each other, to the general displeasure of single folk. But what if this doesn’t stop after Valentine’s Day? What if your boyfriend seems overly possessive, controlling or jealous all year round? If this sounds familiar, it’s possible he could be 2in2u. Today Women’s Aid will launch the second year of 2in2u, a campaign that highlights unhealthy or abusive behaviours in relationships. The campaign aims to debunk the myth that abusive [...]
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Bebo: Tír na nÓg
Bebo was launched in 2005, seven years later the website is still going strong attracting millions of users each day. However, for those of us who joined way back when and haven’t logged on in a while it acts as a virtual time capsule. Once logged onto Bebo, you instantly feel rejuvenated as if it was still 2007. Bebo gave teenie boppers a sense of identity, with usernames being more important than your actual name. So usernames such as Madspoon101 and MassoMary69 became common. It was also the place where most of us cool [...]
Wed Alert: Why is Gay Marriage STILL not legalised?
I am not a happy bunny. Earlier this afternoon, I attended a lecture for my sociology module concerning Marriage equality, with guest lecturer Grainne Healy, chairwoman for the campaign ‘Just Love?’ concerning gay and lesbian marriage. Beforehand, I didn’t exactly have a clear understanding of the legal aspects of civil partnerships in Ireland, which finally came to emanation this year. From odd snippets I had heard about it passing legislation, I gathered its legality was something to be buoyant about. Yet, my pre-conceived notions, much to my disappointment, were entirely [...]
Crumbs in the Butter: When the sparks die in a relationship, what should you do?
You know the feeling, when you first meet someone. You somehow start to resemble a valium overdose victim: grinning stupidly as you bump into random objects, blinking slowly at your phone as if willing it to do something; anything. The honeymoon phase, as they call it; the cosy, rose-tinted world of those who are newly loved up. The excitement of getting to know each other more and more, of realising that not only does Damien share your love for orange Rice Krispie squares, but your dad’s both enjoy the odd spot [...]
Guranteed tips for getting the shift
*Warning this is not advice on how to land the man of your dreams this is for those girls out there who maybe haven’t gotten any in a while and are in serious need of the shift/ride* My friends and I have discussed this before and have come to the conclusion that if a girl really wants it, she can get it on any given night out. I’m not saying that any girl could get any guy, and that men are just puppets to be used and manipulated (but hey [...]
The lonely three in one: Are you ‘single and lovin it?’
There are two types of people in this world: those who like company and those who don’t. Or at least it appears that way. There will always be that one person you know who claims that being alone is one of the best things since sliced bread. If it was bottled they’d sell it to you. If it was a drug they’d hook it to their single veins. You notice how they switch the word ‘lonely’ to ‘free,’ and ‘bored’? Huh, no, no; ‘relaxed.’ They casually let slip how amazing [...]
Sex: Why it makes women fall in love and men just get hungry
Sex. How do you feel once it’s over? Emotional? Relieved? Hungry? Let’s just imagine this hypothetical scenario for a moment. The lads, Peter and Larry, sit around in their Snickers workwear at lunch slurping tea and Lion bars. “Sooo…It’s been about two hours since she last txt me back. What do you thinks going on? I knew last night was just a booty call,” Larry wails into his tea. “You are waaaay too good for her Lar, seriously, you don’t need her,” Peter reassures his friend, who has slumped onto [...]
‘Blinded by the Love’ – Are you in love with an eejit?
“I love the way the moonlight bounces off his bald scull, it’s just so adorable.” You stare at your friend in mild panic as she gazes lovingly at her 5 ft high balding boyfriend. Is it beer goggles? Has she been brain washed? Should you run screaming for help? No. Sadly, my dear friends, this is the result of what love does to people . The classic case of the rose-tinted spectacles is drastic at times, and sometimes can seem like black-out ski-glasses instead. And don’t lie to yourself: you [...]
Threatened by a Thong
I remember the first time a guy saw me in my underwear. I was sixteen, slightly nervous, but prepared. Naturally. I knew the time was nearing. I knew that as a woman I would be counted on to be the sexy one. To make that additional effort. In short; I was ready. The time had arrived and there I was, holding my breath, eyes closed, trembling, but trying to style it. I waited. Would he move in closer? Knock me to the floor? Woof-whistle? But he didn’t do any of [...]
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