Articles by Lena Luciano
Jun. 6, 2025
The Love Triangle: Making our stories up as we go
I have a confession to make. I write as if I have everything together – as if I have all the ideologies about love figured…

May. 16, 2025
The Love Triangle: Reality TV and Toxic Romance
Ancient Roman culture highlights a format of entertainment that somehow tuned everyone in despite its violent nature; those, we call gladiator fights. Audiences were jam-packed…

May. 2, 2025
The Love Triangle: Star Wars and the force of love
A long time ago in local theaters across the world (or stars… “Across the Stars”… thank you, John Williams), a film that captivated audiences of…

Apr. 18, 2025
The Love Triangle: Love IS a Secret Ingredient
Growing up, many of us heard the phrase, “Made with my secret ingredient, love.” It might have seemed like a playful line from a parent…

Feb. 28, 2025
The Love Triangle: Looksmaxxing misses the point
In an era where appearances are more scrutinized than ever, “looksmaxxing” has surged in popularity (thank you, Patrick Bateman). This trend transforms workout routines, diets,…

Feb. 14, 2025
Can olives and IKEA determine true love?
What is your major? What is your sign? These are just two of the many questions people ask potential Valentines to test compatibility. But beyond…

Jan. 31, 2025
Love Triangle: First date flicks can really stick
With butterflies in your stomach, you and a potentially special someone plan your first date, imagining all the possibilities it could hold. You picture a…

Jan. 17, 2025
The bare minimum threshold in the name of self-love
In the world of romance, even in relationships where both parties seem content, there is an underlying crisis worth exploring. Think back for a moment…

Dec. 6, 2024
Decking the Halls and Dating Profiles
With many individuals swiping left on empty-handed ice-skating sessions and solo hot chocolate dates, the yearning to swipe right is higher than ever as the…

Nov. 15, 2024
The subtle line between manipulation and influence
Niccolò Machiavelli, a philosopher during the Renaissance period, once wrote, “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear,” in one…
