Have questions about your love life or lack there of? Have a
crush on your boyfriend’s roommate, want to run over the guy
who kissed your girlfriend, or just have a simple dilemma in your
relationship? Then feel free to ask me.
Love is tough. Everyone knows this. Some people have already
found their “true love.” And some of us loners have
not. I’m not saying it’s vital to find “the
one” right now. College is for meeting new people, making
memories and taking what little useful information you’ve
accumulated here into the future.
If you have questions burning in your head and cannot bear to
even ask your best friend from kindergarten, I am here to help ease
your suffering. Your questions can be serious, silly or even
bizarre.
Those who send in questions will remain anonymous. Please no
disgusting questions. I won’t and probably will not know how
to answer them. I will also write columns on relationship issues on
occasion.
 
E-mail questions to [email protected].
 
Editor’s note: Crystal Christensen’s column will
appear on Fridays. Lauren Bounds will also write a relationship
column that will be published on Tuesdays. Both columnists will
answer reader’s questions. Send questions to Lauren Bounds at
[email protected].
 
Gifts can make or break a beginning relationship. People either
think too much or not enough about what to get their significant
other. This can sometimes leave the giver embarrassed when the
receiver opens it.
Depending on how close her birthday is, she will give you clues.
Pay attention! When you are spending time with her open your eyes
and ears to try to pick up her likes and dislikes. For instance, if
you go to the Starkville mall (Wal-Mart) with her notice when she
happily squeals when she spots DVDs of old movies in the $5.99
basket.
Don’t go over 20 bucks. Some good gift ideas would be CDs,
books and/or candles.
If you want to be more creative try to focus on her personality.
Is she an artsy individual? Does she like the outdoors? Would she
rather sit and play on her computer? All of these things could
suggest a gift.
Maybe you should think about rolling up your sleeves and making
something for her. Girls are normally appreciative when a guy
donates his blood, sweat and tears into creating a present from the
heart. This is assuming you wipe up the blood.
Another suggestion would be to talk to some of her friends. They
probably have a better idea about what she really likes than you
do.
It’s always a thoughtful gesture to take her to dinner and
a movie—the works. This will probably take you over your $20
budget, but she’s worth it. Just remember to plan ahead of
time and not whisk her away on the night she’d rather
celebrate with her girlfriends.
Don’t stress too much about what to give her. Flowers are
a no-fail. Just don’t forget the card.
Don’t be careless and she will smile and thank you no
matter what your present is.