Come one, come all! It’s the third issue of the Odyssey this year! Our guest advice giver this week is Amir El-Khalili from Sigma Phi Epsilon. His favorite day is Wednesday and he loves having heart-to-hearts. Thanks for all the questions but don’t forget to keep them coming! 

Send your questions to scott201@purdue.edu or 317-979-1026.

Dear Claire and Abby,

I have been shacking a decent amount lately. I can’t seem to get the walk –of-shame thing in the morning down without it being very awkward. If the guy doesn’t offer to drive me home in the morning, what is the best way to hit the road?     

Sincerely, Shackerella

Dear Shackerella,

First things first, you should always check his mini-fridge for some left-over pizza or Happy China. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Another tip of advice, keep the shacker clothes on. It makes for a more comfortable walk home, as well as a great souvenir. Your best exit strategy is to take the back stairwell of the frat, as not to further add to your humiliation. Once you’re out the door, high-tail it home. The walk-of-shame doesn’t always have to be a negative experience!             

Sincerely, Claire and Abby   

Dear Claire and Abby,           

My boyfriend is usually really sweet and caring but he does something that is getting on my nerves. He makes me pay for dinner all the time. Isn’t that the boyfriend’s job? His excuse is that he wants me to feel equal in the relationship and that he cares about women’s rights. I think he’s just being a stingy douche. I don’t want to come off rude and selfish, but I want him to want to buy me dinner. What do I do?           

Sincerely, Broke Betty   

Dear Broke Betty, 

It’s natural for you to want him to buy you dinner.  Most grown women want a man that can take care of them and “bring home the bacon.”  Confronting him directly about paying for your dinner could be an awkward conversation depending on his ego and how long you guys have been dating.  However, if you don’t confront him at all this will most likely continue.  I would talk to him and tell him that you understand he’s into women’s rights and that’s a quality that you like about him.  Then I would say, “although that’s something that I like about you, it would make me feel special if you paid for my dinner every now and then.”  That’s all you need to say.  Be short and concise and let him run away with the idea.  Most dudes like to think they come up with ideas.  If he continues to not pay for your dinner then the kid is obviously friend zone material and you should dump his ass.  Chances are though; if he likes you enough he’ll obviously make the sacrifice to pay for you.  Hope this helps!            

Sincerely, Amir              

Dear Claire and Abby,            

Rush is always the most exciting time of the year for me but I have one big problem. I have a major sweating problem. All this jumping and cheering is really taking a toll on my pits. I’m nervous that girls won’t want to join our house because of me. I don’t want to let me house down just because of my perspiration. What can I do to solve this problem?

Sincerely, Wet n’Wild   

Dear Wet n’ Wild,             

There are several things you can do in this situation. Our first piece of advice would be to join kitchen crew or computer crew. All they really do is eat snacks and watch Orange is the New Black all day. Your other option if you want to be more involved is to keep some extra clinical strength deodorant and several extra t-shirts handy. Your problem is pretty disgusting but if people can figure out how to hide their third nipple you can figure out how to hide your sweat.             

Sincerely, Claire and Abby