Love Relationships

As someone who is about to be in a long-distance relationship full-time, rather than just during the academic year, I know how tough long-distance relationships can be for a couple. Between the lack of time together in person, the endless electronic forms of communication, the travel, etc., it can leave you wondering, ‘Is this even worth it?’ Well let me tell you, it is if you want it to be! To allay your fears, I will outline what to expect from your long-distance relationship, and how to make it work. Keep your chins up, collegiettes! MAKING IT WORK...
Hannah Redfield knew something was wrong. Her favorite food, twice baked potatoes, no longer looked appetizing, her once strong legs that she used to dominate the soccer field were now weak and tired, and she rarely slept through an entire night. No, it wasn’t the flu, or any other infection. She was lovesick. It was her first month entering college and her first time being apart from her boyfriend of four years. She feared losing touch with him and constantly dreaded the challenges that she knew lied ahead of a long distance relationship. Our bodies’ release of stress hormones as a result...
It’s finally summer – the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there are so many things for you to do with your guy! How about going to your fave band’s concert? Oh wait, tickets are super expensive. Well… how about dinner at a nice restaurant? Hold on, that costs a lot too. Ugh. While in college, you and your guy probably aren’t made of money. With most of us working part-time jobs or an unpaid internship, there isn’t much leftover cash to spend on expensive dates at concerts or fancy restaurants.  But what if you could go on dates that hardly cost anything? Her Campus is here to give...