relating apples & oranges Different backgrounds keep relationships spicy. BY LUKE DALEY
Aaron and Cayli aren't supposed to be together, and they will be the first ones to tell you. They come from different families — Cayli's parents are together, Aaron's mother passed away. They come from different money — Cayli's parents have it, Aaron's dad does not. Aaron comes from a rough area in west Kansas City, Kan.; Cayli grew up in a high-class Des Moines, Iowa suburb. Their life experiences are less than similar because of their varied backgrounds, causing fights and arguments. Aaron, 20, says Cayli, 19, doesn't know what its like for life to be a
it — sometimes.
"There's times when I hate her, but I still love her," Aaron says. "We try not to let the sand in our shoes ruin our whole day."
Aaron and Cayli are a couple, despite their different backgrounds. They both made choices to date someone different than themselves, rather than seeking a partner with a similar background. It's a decision we all face, not just in college, but also throughout life.
The rewards and toils of dating a neartotal opposite vary. Aaron, a sophomore, says he has a good time with Cayli. He enjoys sharing ___
terical laughter with her. He enjoys having a girlfriend whom he can act stupid with. He says he feels relaxed enough around her to the point where he doesn't worry about things that aren't politically correct. Most of all, Aaron likes knowing that he has someone who will always be there for him. Cayli, also a sophomore, echoes the same sentiments. When she injured her foot last year, Aaron made her feel better by taking care of her, running around town to get her pain medication and doing whatever she needed. But for every happy moment, there's an argument to match.
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thursday, october 30, 2003
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