First, an opening statement from Prudence on the merits of 3-D movies set in B.C. times. Then, your letters: When is it OK to ask for exclusivity in a relationship? Can I cut down my reclusive neighbor’s dead tree? I’m trying to get back into the dating world, but I’ve never used Tinder—how do I do this? My mom’s chosen a nickname for my son that reminds me too much of my belated father. My boyfriend wants to be a “known” sperm donor for his friend, but I’m against it. I want to protect my little brother from failing in his music tour, but he won’t listen. I bought my son’s girlfriend a pregnancy test and her mom found out—did I do something wrong?
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