Relationships at Lincoln University
Lydia Osinowo
Issue date: 3/24/08 Section: Opinion
Relationships on Lincoln's campus are overrated. Lincoln students have the mentality that they have to be in a relationship. In other words, falling in love with a significant other becomes an obligation to Lincoln students. So what makes a good campus relationship, or is the idea of a "good campus relationship" a fantasy? Most couples who take part in PDA-Public Display of Affection-are the same couples whose relationships are suffering from redundant relationship issues behind close doors. What you see is not necessarily what you get, or in this case, what most single Lincoln students yearn for.
"I want to be in a relationship on campus because I want to know what it feels like to be in love. Sometimes your friends can't give you the same affection and love that someone of the opposite sex can," said senior and Mass Communications major, Stacia Weaver.
Partnerships lack the main factor of a successful relationship: communication. Communication is expressing your feelings and thoughts to your partner. You should be willing and comfortable with the idea to tell your partner anything and everything despite what the outcome may evolve into. Considering the importance of communication, why is it that half of the failed relationships out there, including your own, are a result of a lack of communication?
"The majority of females on campus assume that they are in a relationship with someone when they are just talking. If people would just grow up and be honest, the relationship would work if they communicate with one another," said senior Heather-Dawn Thomas.
The idea of "talking" has become one of the most controversial terms when relating it to relationships. What exactly is "talking?" Talking is getting to know someone who can potentially become a boyfriend or girlfriend. During the talking stage it is important to inquire about previous relationships, sexual encounters, spending time with one another and most importantly, where this talking stage will lead to. With that said, why is it that the talking stage becomes misconstrued for more than just talking?
"I want to be in a relationship on campus because I want to know what it feels like to be in love. Sometimes your friends can't give you the same affection and love that someone of the opposite sex can," said senior and Mass Communications major, Stacia Weaver.
Partnerships lack the main factor of a successful relationship: communication. Communication is expressing your feelings and thoughts to your partner. You should be willing and comfortable with the idea to tell your partner anything and everything despite what the outcome may evolve into. Considering the importance of communication, why is it that half of the failed relationships out there, including your own, are a result of a lack of communication?
"The majority of females on campus assume that they are in a relationship with someone when they are just talking. If people would just grow up and be honest, the relationship would work if they communicate with one another," said senior Heather-Dawn Thomas.
The idea of "talking" has become one of the most controversial terms when relating it to relationships. What exactly is "talking?" Talking is getting to know someone who can potentially become a boyfriend or girlfriend. During the talking stage it is important to inquire about previous relationships, sexual encounters, spending time with one another and most importantly, where this talking stage will lead to. With that said, why is it that the talking stage becomes misconstrued for more than just talking?
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