Opinion
Opinion pieces from our Intersections writers. Read the full archive of our Love Bites columns, where our writers share the things, people and places they love the most.
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The Category Is: A first read of Kevin Guyan’s Rainbow Trap
The politics of classifications and LGBTQ lives are ever-complex – and marriage certificates are just the start. In Rainbow Trap, Kevin Guyan reveals how the fight for LGBTQ equalities in the UK is shaped – and constrained – by everyday classifications Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
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Ask Anahit: Get Over It
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how to tell a friend to move on from a past relationship Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
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Migration Sounds: How radio travels distances
How does music cross a border? Laila Ghaffar reflects on curating connection via co-hosting a radio show amid ongoing border tensions between India and Pakistan Read more »| 10 Jun 2025 -
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Love Bites: A Pass on Pretty
This month’s columnist reflects on rejecting noughties' media messaging and embracing body neutrality Read more »| 07 May 2025 -
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Ask Anahit: Hopelessly Delusional
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders whether to trust in feelings from the past Read more »| 01 May 2025 -
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Cycles of Change: Glasgow’s cycling gender gap
Riding a bike is no mean feat. One writer unpacks the need for gender equality in active travel and what support is available for women taking on the path less cycled Read more »| 15 Apr 2025
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Love Bites: Hot Cross Bun Bliss
This month’s columnist reflects on embracing one’s autonomy via baked goods – anytime, anywhere Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
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Ask Anahit: Boundary Spaces
In this month's advice column, one reader struggles with a friend's unwanted advances Read more »| 03 Apr 2025 -
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Ask Anahit: Friend Group
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how to establish a community of friends Read more »| 11 Mar 2025 -
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Love Bites: Housewives To Lean On
This month’s columnist reflects on the peculiar joy and surprising insight of the Real Housewives franchise Read more »| 06 Mar 2025 -
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Ask Anahit: 365 Party Girl
In this month's advice column, one reader wants to live that party girl lifestyle amidst a group of settled-down friends Read more »| 12 Feb 2025 -
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Love Bites: Sleepover Club
This month's columnist celebrates the sacred ritual of a sleepover with friends Read more »| 12 Feb 2025 -
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Family Phrases: On reconnection and returning
One writer reflects on a recent trip to China and navigating familial relationships via linguistic and geographical distances Read more »| 16 Jan 2025 -
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Hope as Resolution: Holding each other in 2025
For all its joy, 2024 brought great hardship – both at home and away. As we emerge from the holiday season, we unpack how to prioritise hope in the new year Read more »| 15 Jan 2025 -
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Love Bites: Poolside People
This month’s columnist reflects on the community joy of a local swimming pool Read more »| 14 Jan 2025