SparkLife: Posts by jon

By Jon_SkindzierJanuary 4, 2013

Dear Jono, Hello, how are you? I would like to start this off by saying how much I LOVE your advice column, although my biology grade has suffered from my obsession with SparkNotes. I mean, how is Meiosis supposed to be interesting when something ... More →

Ask Jono: Subtle Signs a Guy Is Into You

Horoscopes

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January Horoscopes

By Jon_SkindzierJanuary 2, 2013

Stop wallowing in self-pity, Aries; in fact, there's very little you could wallow in that would meet the approval of the constellations. It's time to get back on the horse. The rodeo isn't paying you to convulse on the ground from acute horse injuries. Unless you're getti More →

Dating With Science

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Dating With Science: Liking People Makes You Prettier

By Jon_SkindzierDecember 27, 2012

Science Fact: If you think someone is attractive, you behave in a way that is also attractive, which makes the other person feel more attractive, too. Explanation: There are some responses almost everyone will experience when confronted by a really attractive person—your heart rate increases, ... More →

Dating With Science: Liking People Makes You Prettier

Awkward Situations

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Ask Jono: A Conversation Guide For Shy People

By Jon_SkindzierDecember 20, 2012

Dear Great and Powerful Jono, Let me just start by saying this: pizza. Now that I have your attention, I have a totally life-altering and completely original question to ask you. I know. So interesting. I bet you're just bursting with... interest right now. Anyway, ... More →

Ask Jono

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Ask Jono: Flirting or Just Being Nice?

By Jon_SkindzierDecember 19, 2012

Dear Jono, Help, I'm an awkward child! There's a boy in my math and English classes whom (Who? Whom? I'm not quite sure) I like. Let's call him... Zach (*note* that is not his real name. Not even close). He talks to me ... More →

Advice

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Ask Jono: Telling Friends You're Depressed

By Jon_SkindzierDecember 13, 2012

Hi Jono, I'm just going to jump right in here: I was recently diagnosed with depression, and I'm having a really hard time dealing with it. But that's not the point. The thing is, in the process of receiving the diagnosis, and ... More →

Ask Jono: Telling Friends You're Depressed

Advice

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Ask Jono: Homemade Gifts For Boyfriends

By Jon_SkindzierDecember 11, 2012

Hi Jono! I've got a question (obviously) and was wondering if you could help me out! I've caught myself an awesome boyfriend, which is great and all, but I DON'T KNOW WHAT PRESENT I COULD GIVE HIM! I'm in college and ... More →

Horoscopes

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December Horoscopes

By Jon_SkindzierDecember 6, 2012

Be on the lookout for omens and portents this month, Aries, as Venus is descending, Mercury is in your third house, and Neptune is rummaging around in your refrigerator. The stars advise that every leaf pile you jump into will be full of slugs, but the ones you scrupulously More →

College

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Ask Jono: Antisocial College Neighbors

By Jon_SkindzierDecember 5, 2012

Hi Jono! This problem is probably more common in some random way than it seems, but here it is: I live on campus in one of the school's townhouses. My dorm mates and I (eight of us counting the two RAs) share our porch with a ... More →

Flirting

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Dating With Science: "Cute" Girls Have It Rough

By Jon_SkindzierNovember 30, 2012

Science Fact: Girls settle for below-average-looking guys; guys fear above-average-looking girls. Explanation: Whom are you more likely to ask out: someone who's moderately cute, and about whom you know nothing, or someone who's less attractive but more approachable? If you're a dude, you ... More →