Khurshid Ahmed asks, What does it mean when my best friend says I’m a dwarf star to him? Khurshid, Is your friend an astronomy buff? Dwarf stars are common, small, and not all that bright or hot compared to other stars, so it doesn’t seem like a compliment exactly. On the other hand, at least… Continue reading Dwarf Star?
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Is there a downside to not having a middle name?
Borvid asks: Is there a downside to not having a middle name? Dear Borvid, My wife has no middle name and it hasn’t been a problem for her, though I suppose when she was a child and her mom called her by her full name it might’ve been harder to tell whether she was in… Continue reading Is there a downside to not having a middle name?
Question: Should I confess to a boy I like at school?
Sally from The Dale asks: Should I confess to a boy I like at school? No. If he hasn’t been thinking about you in that way, you’re blindsiding him. Unprepared, he’s likely to fumble or just say no, because he can’t possibly say yes. You will likely have embarrassed him. If he’s not as kind… Continue reading Question: Should I confess to a boy I like at school?