My boyfriend’s friends forced him to watch Heated Rivalry, and he said he “kind of liked it.” I saw that someone with a similar experience asked you for advice last week. Ephelia, is my boyfriend gay?

What a small world we live in — all my readers are connected.

First things first: Figure out if last week’s query came from your boyfriend. It might be a little hard, but if you can get him to admit it was him, this whole thing becomes a lot easier. Next, ask what he meant by “kind of liked it.” Does he just enjoy a good love story? Does he wish he could’ve played hockey professionally? Or is he longing for something you can’t give him? If he is gay, then I think it might be time to start grazing the pastures. 

I’m taking my first tutorial this semester. My prof is super chill and offered to “crack a cold one” with my partner and me if the Pats win the Super Bowl. Should I ask if he was serious?

As much as I was rooting for the Pats as a New England Angus myself, if your professor was dumb enough to bet on them winning the Super Bowl this year, I don’t even want to know what else he might say once you start drinking. But you should go for it. I live life for the stories I learn from you all through this advice column.

My former best friend and sworn enemy is back from abroad. We are coincidentally living in the same building, and I received a notification to join her Spotify Jam. I’m thinking of trolling her and playing NBA YoungBoy whenever she’s playing a lofi study playlist. Is that wrong?

All this talk about love this week has me thinking this might be the universe trying to bring you two back together. Don’t let a few bad moments from the past stop you from reconnecting with a friend. Make a playlist where each song starts with a letter from your name, maybe play some songs you both used to listen to on drives to Pittsfield. Eventually, she’ll think it’s a sign for you to be friends again. It may seem a little manipulative, but if you truly wish, friendships are worth fighting for.

If your falling out was caused by something unforgivable, then by all means, ruin the vibes every time she’s hosting a pregame. Play something hype anytime she’s playing sad music.

My girlfriend went to the men’s lacrosse formal with the friend she told me not to worry about, and they’ve been spending a lot of time together since. She says it’s because they’re in the same Econ class, but when I ask if I can join their study sessions just to hang out and do my own work, she says not to come because “it’ll be awk.”

Wow. The friend she told you not to worry about is never just a friend. That phrase alone should’ve activated your fight-or-flight.

Going to a formal together? Studying together? And now you’re being benched because your presence would be “awk”? If your girlfriend can’t have you in the same room as her “friend,” something is already off.

Good news, if you’re looking for someone new to set your sights on, one of my friends just found out her boyfriend might be gay because he really liked watching Heated Rivalry, and she might be interested in looking for someone new soon. I’d be more than happy to set you two up.

It’s my senior spring! Should I take psychedelics with my senior seminar at the Clark when the cows are back? 

Let me know when you’re bringing your senior seminar friends over — I’d love to join, and I know the perfect spot on Stone Hill for peak views while we’re tripping.