Hi all! You may know me as a prolific commenter on HarvardFML; this is my new and improved means of doling out relationship advice! Got a question you want to ask, or a situation you want thoughts and advice on? Email me at somedude.harvardfml@gmail.com, and watch this space for my answer! Today, a Valentine’s Day Special, featuring advice for the single and advice for the taken!

The Oatmeal's Valentine's Day Comic - click above to read the whole thing.

I don’t know what to get my boyfriend/girlfriend for Valentine’s Day. Help!

It’s perfectly okay to stick to the classics – if you’re shopping for a girl, flowers, chocolates, or jewelry are all highly acceptable. Just about anything from Lush works. And remember: you live so close to Burdick, it would be a crime to buy her Godiva. Don’t be afraid to be a little spicy, either (for instance: I’m getting my girlfriend a Snuggie and a copy of the book The Snuggie Sutra). Just a Hallmark card is a cop-out; but just a nice handwritten card is lovely. A nice dinner out works perfectly for both sexes (if you go to Upstairs on the Square on Valentine’s Day you might see me there), but reserve ASAP since it’s a popular night to eat out. Gifts for guys are trickier, because guys typically don’t get into Valentine’s Day as much; when in doubt, just a card is fine. Something token but masculine would work well: for instance, if he’s a snappy dresser and has shirts with French cuffs, get him a pair of cufflinks. Guys often like practical gifts, but a pantygram is cute, too. Read the rest of this entry »

Because it might, if you: 1) forget it’s Valentine’s Day weekend or 2) give your girl a crappy last minute bouquet of roses.

Ouch.

This week’s compilation of tunes reflects what’s in the air this weekend. That’s right my bitter/lovestruck/angsty/sappy/stalkery friends, to go along with our Valentine’s Day mini issue we’ve brought you a playlist of love. Sweet, bitter, catchy-as-hell, it’s all love. The longest Noice playlist yet, this eclectic mix could last us into next J-term but here’s just a sample of the tracklisting:

Hold You in My Arms – Ray Lamontagne //I’m a Slave 4 U – Britney Spears//Love Story – Taylor Swift//All is Full of Love – Bjork//My Funny Valentine – Chaka Khan//Die Alone – Ingrid Michaelson//You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates//Nerd Girl – Chester French

and of course: Bad Romance – Lady Gaga

Listen to the playlist in the sidebar or experience the full tracklisting after the jump

It's a love story, baby, just say yes?

Thanks to the Harvard Computer Society, every Valentine’s Day for the past decade and a half has featured Datamatch, a matchmaking service that will scientifically match you with the Harvardian of your dreams:

Datamatch uses painstakingly developed artificial intelligence computer algorithms and well-researched psychological profiles derived from years of aggregate data on the Harvard dating scene to find the perfect romantic match for you. Or, maybe, it’s done randomly.

We’re not going to tell you.

Either way, if you complete our questionnaire, our computer will generate a list of ten people, any of whom would be your perfect soulmate. Someone you’ll want to marry and have twenty children with. Someone to share that dream within a dream, your True Love. Or, at least, someone you’ll want to take out for a triple decaf espresso. Or something.

So what does Datamatch consider to be the most important indicators for future compatibility? Read the rest of this entry »

Featuring:

The Top Harvard Square Date Ideas

Fun Times for Single Ladies and Gents

A Lovable Student Group

Sex Toys: For Two (?!)

unFYL: Dealing With The Ex

….and more!

See your dhall for a copy on Thursday!

It’s that time again! Time to get pretty, minxy, gorgeous, foxy, etcetera…just in time for Valentine’s Day!

The Voice has teamed up again with Carriage House Salon to pamper you for a day! See our December Makeover Contest for our last lucky winner’s makeover.

WHEN: Feb. 3rd, 11am to 2pm

WHERE: Carriage House Salon on Church St.

WHAT: Haircut, color, and makeup for FREE! (a $200 value!)

ENTERING IS SIMPLE! Email thehvoicemail@gmail.com with why you or your friend deserves this makeover by January 30th, 11:59AM.

If you didn’t win last time, please don’t hesitate to enter the contest again.

Note: The winner will be featured in our special February Valentine’s Day issue.