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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OpinionLove Bites: What Remains of a Laugh
This month’s columnist reflects on the laugh and loss of a loved one Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
OpinionMore Than A Crush: Michael Reid on limerence and his new play Safety
Playwright Michael Reid unpacks how limerence manifests itself within queer experiences – stolen glances, imagined moments, and all Read more »| 04 Aug 2026 -
OpinionLove Bites: Blisters and Tent Face
This month's columnist reflects on craving physical exhaustion Read more »| 21 Jul 2026 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: The Friendzone
In this month's advice column, one reader has fallen in love with a friend – and they're not happy about it Read more »| 17 Jul 2026 -
OpinionStay On Board: Skateboarding and collective connection
Helmet on, balance off – the skatepark’s ready to catch you. One writer explores how skateboarding can bring us closer to ourselves and others Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
OpinionTaking to the Mat: In praise of the straight boys at gymnastics
Reflecting on a love for gymnastics, one writer unpacks the sport’s complex relationship with gender and his newfound joy of backflipping through such binaries Read more »| 16 Jul 2026
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OpinionDating Outwith: On romantic relationships across ethnic groups
How does love orientate us? One writer explores dating someone outside her ethnic group and considers its impact on her Pakistani identity Read more »| 17 Jun 2026 -
OpinionTo Protest & Post: The digital footprint of protest imagery
Encouraging or endangering? In an age of heightened surveillance, we unpack the ethics of posting protest photos online Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
OpinionLove Bites: The Olives
This month’s columnist reflects on how a friendship – and its name – comes to be Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
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Ask Anahit: On Record
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how soon is too soon when it comes to voice notes Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
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Ask Anahit: Aftermaths
In this month's advice column, one reader sleeps with a friend who won't text back Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
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Love Bites: The Girly-Pops’ Discourse
This month’s columnist hails the feminist power of niche celebrity gossip Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
IntersectionsBuilding Up, Pushing Out: Purpose Built Student Accommodation in Scotland’s cities
Vacant land? No problem – there’s an unaffordable and exploitative solution to that. One writer unpacks the impact of Purpose Built Student Accommodation looming large over our cities Read more »| 01 May 2026 -
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Love Bites: Thanking My Haters
This month’s columnist cherishes the ironic encouragement of a hater Read more »| 14 Apr 2026 -
OpinionAsk Jamie: Situation Non-critical
Anahit is away, so we decided our Film editor, Jamie, should have a crack at the advice column Read more »| 08 Apr 2026