We’re from the news desk of the Manitoban. Leading up to Valentine’s Day, we decided to take our burning questions about sex and love to the streets and hear what U of M students have to say. So, sit back, relax and enjoy some the answers we collected, and perhaps find your next date —relationship status included.
Jane D’Lion
Science
Taken
Q: Do you believe in soulmates, and if so, why?
A: Yeah, I think so. Because I feel like there are groups of people in this life where you’re just meant to meet them, and eventually if you do meet them, it’s like it will feel natural.
Ivan Nunez Gamez
Arts
Single (and “ready to mingle”)
Q: Do you believe in soulmates and why?
A: In Latin America we call it the red thread theory, so it’s like you’re always connected to that person regardless of circumstances, regardless of the place you are […] and genuinely I do think that you’re always going to find that person regardless, I don’t know if I’ve met mine — I hope not because all of them have been trashy.
Zoe Oughton
Science
Single
Q: Explain your first kiss story.
A: It was in my house on the couch, we were watching a movie, and it was really awkward, it was like a peck.
Joshua Urbina
U1
Taken
Q: How do you know when you are in love?
A: For me it becomes the time when you stop thinking about having to do things for other people […] I don’t have to think about doing nice things for her, I just do it. Like money for example, I’m not scared to spend money on her because I know money will come back, but seeing her smile [is priceless].
Adam Foster
Arts
Taken
Q: Have you ever fantasied about someone other than your partner during sex?
A: This is incriminating! Like maybe in the past, yeah, like a previous partner.
Tracy Karuhogo
Arts
Taken
Q: What is your ideal first date?
A: I’m a foodie so trying out a new restaurant, like a niche restaurant, would be nice.
Daniel Kowalczuk
Asper
Single
Q: What song describes your sex life?
A: Litty (feat. Tory Lanez).
Dakota McDonald
U1
Single
Q: What is your biggest ick?
A: People who look down on intelligence […] I had a guy one time say to me, “you’re pretty, why do you need to be smart?” and I was like, leave. Please.
Jackson Trippier
Engineering
Single
Q: What is your biggest ick?
A: If they’re half faking, if they’re trying to blow you off and just completely waste your time. If you’re in a relationship, you’re in a relationship, it’s not wishy-washy.
Alyna Chan
Asper
Single
Q: What is your definition of amazing sex?
A: Both parties are satisfied.
Gurleen Mann
Science
Taken
Q: Have you ever fantasized about someone other than your partner during sex?
A: No, is that lame?
Hayley Clemis
Arts
It’s complicated
Q: When do you know you are in love?
A: When I can completely be myself without feeling nervous or having to hide any part of myself.
Logan Moskal
Arts and science
Taken
Q: What is your ideal first date?
A: Movie and then laying in a truck bed under the stars […]on a hill or mountain.
