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Dear Dave

I’m a really outgoing girl, but my BF is pretty dorky. My friends don’t like him and won’t let him sit with us at lunch. But I like him! He’s a great guy. What should I do?

BILL: I think it’s cool that you call your BF “dorky,” yet you still really like him. The world needs more outgoing girls who like dorky guys. One person’s dork is another’s creative genius. Tell your friends that your dorky BF is part of the package. Sounds like, with your personality, it won’t be hard to find new pals.

DAVE: It’s great that you’re an advocate of dorkiness. If it weren’t for girls like you, Bill wouldn’t have any dates. Keep your dorky BF if you enjoy his company. Let your friends know you’ll be sitting with him at lunch and that, if they don’t like him around, you won’t be hanging with them. It’s their problem, not yours.

BY ANDREA T. ON 10/11/2008 1:11:00 AM 58 COMMENTS

I’m a freshman, and a senior has been talking to me. He tells me I’m cute and that we should hang out. How do I know if he really wants a relationship?

BILL: Would you still find him cool if he were your age? Make sure you’re not choosing him just because he’s older. He’s already done all the freshman, sophomore and junior stuff you have to look forward to, and he may not want to do it again. Be flattered that he likes you, but don’t miss out on freshman year!

DAVE: Great advice from my, uh, senior writing partner. This potential pairing is all about math: The dude is a senior, about to go to college. This doesn’t add up to a relationship. Class dismissed.

BY ANDREA T. ON 10/4/2008 5:19:00 AM 100 COMMENTS

I wrote a poem about my crush, who is also my friend. My friends think it’s great, but I want to know how guys react to poetry. It’s not mushy-gushy, but I don’t want him to be freaked.

BILL: How do guys love poetry? Let me count the ways. Getting a poem is like hugging your mom. You can appreciate it—just not in front of your friends.

DAVE: Resisting the temptation to answer in haiku, I’ll suggest tucking away the poem unless things progress a bit further. This guy is your friend, and you don’t want to freak him out with verse. Give it some time.

BY ANDREA T. ON 9/27/2008 5:59:00 AM 83 COMMENTS

My friends told me my BF cheats on me. I asked him and he denied it, saying he would never cheat. Are my friends who I think they are? Could my BF be cheating?

BILL: Unfortunately, cheating without getting caught can be a thrill for some guys. And show me a cheater—I’ll show you a liar. So if your BF truly is cheating, it’s doubtful he’ll ’fess up. If you want to play this game until you come across some hard evidence, that’s up to you.

DAVE: Make a list of who told you what, and determine if anyone has something to gain by deceiving you. As long as your friends are true to you, I’d speculate that your boyfriend is jerking you around. But maybe your buds have ulterior motives I don’t know about. Only you can make the final decision about who is giving you the straight story.

BY ANDREA T. ON 9/20/2008 9:21:00 AM 73 COMMENTS

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Jaime S.

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Jana K.

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Dear Dave

I’m a really outgoing girl, but my BF is pretty dorky. My friends don’t like him and won’t let him sit with us at lunch. But I like him! He’s a great guy. What should I do?

I’m a freshman, and a senior has been talking to me. He tells me I’m cute and that we should hang out. How do I know if he really wants a relationship?

I wrote a poem about my crush, who is also my friend. My friends think it’s great, but I want to know how guys react to poetry. It’s not mushy-gushy, but I don’t want him to be freaked.

My friends told me my BF cheats on me. I asked him and he denied it, saying he would never cheat. Are my friends who I think they are? Could my BF be cheating?