Dear Harry,

Ok, so…I’ve been in a relationship for over 4 years. It’s mostly good but I’m kinda bored. There’s is another person I’ve have a fat crush on for almost the entire time I’ve been in a relationship. I recently found out this person is also into me. This person is super duper cool and idk if I should give it a shot or just keep living my routine life…SOS – Dude

Dear Dude,

Sounds like you’re in a rough patch. The grass is always greener on the other side. Remember the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff? The Billy Goats decided to go eat the grass on the other side of the scary bridge, and let me tell you, it was not a good move. Break up or don’t, but you need to choose. It’s not fair to your partner otherwise.

Hiiiii. Long time reader, first time talker. Too many people in my life uses me as thier personal therapist or for female validation and I’m kinda over it. How is you’re day going? Also its stressing me out that this dosent have spellcheck. Thanks! Bye now! – Burntout

Dear Burntout,

Think about your life. There is only one person who lives it. It is a fine thing to truly listen to the people around you, and when it’s done healthily, I find it to be one of the kindest. However, keep in mind the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. One boy gorges himself on treats and becomes very large. Remember to communicate, and it is always acceptable to tell someone that you have a lot on your plate.

my friendds don’t think i’m a real person – Justin

Dear Justin,

Whats up bro I remember you from Boating club

I’m dating the absolute perfect person for me and we both want to move out of [the state] but I have a pretty controlling mom. She said she’s supportive of it but she usually just lashes out when she is sad and verbally abuses me or ignores me. I’m afraid if I move away that she’s going to be super sad and then lash out on me and I’m always going to have to worry that shes upset when I’m states away and there’s nothing I can do about it. I’m scared and almost sure that she’s going to resent me for it. What should I do? – G

Dear G,

Time heals most wounds. It sounds as if living situations may not be ideal for you, but make sure you’re prepared to move on. There are far more important obstacles than guesses into the future. Always remember, leaving the nest is not justification enough to fall from the tree.

how to combat existential dread? – troll

Dear troll,

It’s certainly not an easy task. Oftentimes the world feels vacuous and devoid of meaning, especially when you have yet to find your own. I choose to believe that we have nothing but opportunity ahead of us. If nothing truly matters, why waste time on suffering? Talk to that person, apply for that grant, run for that office – does it only matter when you fail?