long distance

I present to you, a rare species at Berkeley: an international student. As one of these almost extinct species, here’s a guide on how to not become exhausted keeping up with Cal while maintaining old connections. Sound long, tiring and not very fun to hear? Yeah, well, welcome to long distance.

Their conversations remained superficial throughout the evening, but their feelings grew like a summer daisy. After each moment, they wanted to be closer, but neither was courageous enough to change the subject.

Although on the outside this phenomenon may appear sad or even regretful, I don’t think it’s anything to be ashamed of. Sure, “friends come and go,” but I’ve learned that they come and go for a reason.

There is no desire to prod past the surface of a loved one’s well-being, and slowly, we become strangers.

When surrounded by all the happy couples on Valentine’s Day, there’s not much you can do to help from missing your long distance partner. However, these remote date ideas certainly are a good way to make the distance seem a little bit smaller.

I tried to say that if I fell in love with him, it wouldn’t change things — I was never going to try replacing his wife, or attempt to wreck their marriage.

Apparently, people find love under the gloomy skies. But people are breaking up left and right and I have a theory as to why. 

In her post-college life, Ariane Arndt continues to pursue her goals and say yes to challenges.

When we considered doing long distance, I was reluctant. I didn’t want us to waste each other’s time in pursuit of an empty “maybe.”

Whether you're the oldest of seven or youngest of two, you know your life wouldn't be the same without all of their teasing and nagging.