"I've been gearing up to break up with my boyfriend for a year"

Tell him there is zero chance of you guys progressing beyond a platonic friendship. If he doesn't comprehend, eliminate the threat.

Think of him as someone with a small dick and enlarged moobs. Unsexy him. Start crushing on someone new that isn't a degenerate.

Support her in seeking medical and professional help either through the school or outside services. School is just a symptom of probably a much deeper problem. All you can do is ask to help.

You'll make cute emoticon babies together. Meet up quickly and often. Long distance breeds over anxiousness which should not be there. You're thinking about this all right.

Someone is waiting to sweep you off your feet and show you a time that would rival most Austen books. Get up and Go.

Hobbies can replace the loss of a significant other. Don't let them consume all of your time in case you might not seek out another person to feel that gaping hole.

Value their contributions to your life with the contributions they're giving to your outlook on life. Racism never ends completely. Either accept them for the assholes they are or start to develop new friendships. Tough calls.

"I accused him of using work as an excuse to end things anyway." That about sums things up. Move on to someone who won't treat you like a second class citizen in the relationship. You deserve a partner, not a ghost.

Bouffant your way to paradise. 40s pin-up girl style. Or shave a MPDG cut.

Don't visit. Let things cool for a month. Evaluate your feelings from there. I'd probably dump him since once a cheater, always a cheater.

Get out of your room. Join clubs with people your own age. Put a positive front on even if you're faking your way through it. Things will turn around eventually.

The Hairpin for the feminist reads. Dlisted for gossip. You Made It Weird for a good podcast. Enjoy.

He left it out intentionally, not incidentally. Huge difference. Stay platonic and avoid being the other woman. You're better than that.

Once is a slight. Twice is an issue. Third is a problem. Stress this in a calm matter and act according to the rules of having nice manners — don't waste my time if I don't waste yours.

Townies are a good bet.

Networking is networking regardless of the situation. As long as you're not pushy, go for it.

I'm going to assume you're in high school because 1) cliques are prominent there and 2) lock-ins are featured in so many awful high school movies. Make it known that the racist humor, while mild here for my tastes, is not something you care to hear. Either they listen or you have to make new friends.

Do tasks that are asked of you without pouting but make it known that you're an adult and that you'll be treated like one. Plus you get to drink without stink eye.

You're projecting your disappointment in him for being an asshole to you by giving her a 'Youuu Go Gurl' salute to her also being an asshole. Stop hanging out with assholes.