He thought girls were attracted only to 'macho and dominant' guys. After all, in his secondary school class, all the boys with girlfriends seemed to be 'forceful' alpha males. So, he tried to be one, but he gave up when he saw it was just not him.
The marketing student, 20, realised only after taking the 'love' elective that when it comes to romance, stereotypes do not always work.
'I realised girls also like guys who are understanding and give them a sense of security,' he said.
Affairs of the heart are discussed and myths debunked during this elective.
The Straits Times sat in on one class and found a no-holds barred discussion on topics ranging from online relationships to premarital sex.
Yes, there were the predictable jokes. For example, students giving a presentation on the morality of premarital sex began by defining the sexual act. But before they could finish, a female student shouted 'Show us!' to raucous laughter all around.
When the ruckus died down,......
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