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: A Pass on Pretty
This month’s columnist reflects on rejecting noughties' media messaging and embracing body neutrality Read more »| 07 May 2025 -
OpinionAsk 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 -
IntersectionsCycles 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 -
OpinionLove 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 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: Boundary Spaces
In this month's advice column, one reader struggles with a friend's unwanted advances Read more »| 03 Apr 2025 -
OpinionAsk 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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OpinionLove 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 -
OpinionAsk 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 -
OpinionLove Bites: Sleepover Club
This month's columnist celebrates the sacred ritual of a sleepover with friends Read more »| 12 Feb 2025 -
OpinionFamily 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 -
OpinionHope 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 -
OpinionLove Bites: Poolside People
This month’s columnist reflects on the community joy of a local swimming pool Read more »| 14 Jan 2025 -
OpinionOnline Only: On the UK’s new digital-first immigration process
The Home Office most certainly likes to keep busy. One writer explores the true cost of the UK’s digital border Read more »| 12 Dec 2024 -
OpinionLove Bites: Dance With Me
This month’s columnist reflects on embracing dancing at parties and the embarrassment that ensues Read more »| 11 Dec 2024 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: Double Trouble
In this month's advice column, one reader – gasp! – fancies more than one person at a time Read more »| 10 Dec 2024