You see a cute guy. He’s super funny and attractive. But he reads La Rotonde.
Dear Di
What do you do when your partner’s love language is sending TikToks…of the strangest relationship trends?
When you’ve found your soulmate and want to put a ring on it, but worried about what your friends will say? Di’s got you covered.
“Instagram romance can be like ordering sushi at a gas station: sometimes it’s a delight, but it’s a gastrointestinal disaster waiting to happen.”
Sharing your struggles with them might be nerve-wracking, but it also gives your partner the chance to be there for you in meaningful ways.
Sometimes you gotta ghost him before things start to resemble Goosebumps.
Looks like someone ended summer feeling fulfilled in all ways … except their wallet. Never fear — Di is here!
Why do you feel like you don’t deserve good things?
How do I break up with my phone, while still being tuned in?
Dear DJ, whose real name remains a mystery, shares the brief (but true!) tale of how he got hired by the Fulcrum.
I’m a multi-tasker and I’m not just talking about having a record on each hand, if y’know what I’m saying.
“It’s definitely an irrational fear but the thought of even the briefest awkward interaction will keep me from buying condoms. Help!”
The Valentine’s Day formula is understood to be made up of three major components: flowers, chocolate and love.
If you are in need of a playlist to weep to, Di suggests some songs to get your heartbreak playlist started!
I know the first 20 minutes have to be entertaining enough for the dance of small talk, but it should also not be so entertaining that we genuinely get invested. Any recommendations?
I just watched ‘Love Actually’ for the first time and audibly scoffed at multiple scenes that made my girlfriend cry. She has watched the movie every December for years and I could tell that all of the tropes I found laughable were actually having a profound impact on the person I love.
If using their name in sex is going to take you out of the moment that is a valid reason not to want to use it. In the instance that their name holds more meaning to you than they realize it can be worth discussing if you find enough enjoyment from your time with them.
Am I too trusting and do I need to be more discerning? In the most unflattering terms: am I desperate?
If you think this halloween will be your last (with your current partner), here are 10 couples costumes that highlight the potential incompatibilities with your significant other.
I need more time to be a stupid-young-person before I start thinking about marriage.
If your boyfriend can’t let go of the habit and takes these responses as gospel, start making accounts to respond to his posts. “Yes you’re the ass hole and you should apologize by: *insert chore/sexual favours*.”
If you are looking for a life partner and are bored this early on, I’ll encourage you to stop wasting both your own time and the time of your current partner.
Di Daniels, the fulcrum’s resident sex and relationship expert advises on how/if to judge a relataionship while single.
It’s easy to get bored of the archetypal university student weekend. Everyone’s had to tap out of the golden triangle club rotation eventually, myself included. But how can you get back to enjoying the routine?
This is without a doubt a difficult situation to be in: everyone looking at you, repulsion in their eyes as they assume you’re publicly watching porn for all to hear, without a care in the world.
