Any recommendations for feminist literature or theory?

Headsette: Kimberlé Crenshaw, Combahee River Collective, Audre Lorde, Heidi Hartmann and Simone de Beauvoir for theory. For literature, you can’t lose with Toni Morrison, Virginia Woolf or Margaret Atwood.

Tailsette: Phoebe Bridgers’ “Punisher” album and a pack of Marlboro Reds have enlightened more women than a textbook ever could.

I have a massive crush on my guy friend. Should I go for it?

Headsette: It’s definitely a conversation you should have with him. Express how you feel, and be open to the possibility that it might not be reciprocated. Have a game plan for prioritizing your friendship.

Tailsette: No. Let it linger without communicating how you feel and then resent him when he goes out with other girls, permanently altering the landscape of your friendship.

How do I get my mom to like my boyfriend?

Headsette: Moms usually have the best boyfriend radar. I would have a long conversation with her about what she doesn’t like and maybe do some reflection. There’s a chance she just doesn’t know him well or is just nervous about letting you go, but I would advise you to really listen to what she has to say.

Tailsette: Date somebody worse so she begs for this one to come back.

I hate my roommate’s boyfriend. He practically lives in my room and drives me insane. What do I do?

Headsette: This is a tough conversation to have, but definitely one that’s important. Remember that it’s just as much your room as it is hers, so it’s totally reasonable to set boundaries about having guests over.

Tailsette: Tell him that you like the way his neck looks when he’s asleep. They’ll probably both start sleeping in his room and you’ll effectively have a single.