Discover inspiring on-campus and local events that honour Black history and culture Black History Month is here, and Hamilton is filled with exciting events celebrating the rich history and culture of the Black community. Throughout February, McMaster's Equity and Inclusion Office is hosting a variety of programs, which can be found on the Black History […]
When used thoughtfully, technology can deepen emotional bonds, without replacing the power of in-person connection Technology is often perceived as an interruption to our natural relationships. In fact, many of us believe that our bonds are only really created through face-to-face interactions, real life, conversations, and actual human touch as opposed to FaceTime calls and […]
Modern intimacy looks different, but the group chat is where it thrives If love letters once defined romance, the group chat defines friendship — unfiltered, constant, and always there when you need it. It’s where secrets are spilled, feelings are analyzed, and every romantic crisis is met with immediate, all-caps reactions. In a time where […]
McMaster researcher reflects on her journey as a scholar and the evolving science of love and intimacy Jessica Maxwell, an assistant professor in the department of health, aging and society and acting director of the department of social psychology at McMaster University, has dedicated her career to studying the complexities of love, sex, and relationships. […]
To wed or not to wed? That is the question When I envision my future, it’s never shared with another person. I spend a lot of time thinking about potential careers, where I want to live, and experiences I hope to gain. But if you asked me to describe my dream partner, I wouldn’t have […]
By: Mackenzie Harris/SATSC Contributor I met my boyfriend online. This is a sentence that, for some, is a much bigger deal than for others. For the record, we have met in person — not that it matters. I met him before we ever touched, held hands, or kissed. And for many, that is insane. Their […]
As dating apps look to establish themselves within the sphere of romance, love transitions from off- to online By: Blake Clayton/SATSC Contributor There are currently millions of registered dating app profiles globally; associated with each of these profiles is two thumbs swiping left and right, navigating the contemporary romantic landscape in search of a lover, […]
Social media amplifies theories about attraction and interaction, shifting the ways we perceive and form relationships By: Sakeenah Niazi/SATSC Contributor Humans are social creatures. Young adults are no exception. While I am not one to decry technology and name it the root of all evil, it is undeniable that the rise of social media has […]
In a culture dominated by dating apps and fleeting online interactions, we can better find love through friends, community and tangible social interaction By: Sophia Cohen Galvao/SATSC Contributor I am sick of dating apps. Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, or even their celebrity cousin Raya . . . Give them your information — name, age, preferred gender, […]
At the end of the day, when I am exhausted and when all that remains is unfulfilled courage To look to the stranger in the sky To sit in the tree Loving you knowing what we are not. I can love you, even if it breaks my heart. I can love you because of every […]
