It’s Not a Blood Diamond
Prudie advises a woman who loves her fiancé but feels humiliated by her flashy engagement ring.
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Nobody Else Stepped Up to the PlatePrudie counsels a letter writer on how to support a difficult cancer patient when everyone else refuses to get involved.
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No Embryos for YouPrudie advises a mother who wants to help her brother have a baby—but not if it means she’ll also have to help her sister-in-law.
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Don’t Thank MeI’m a military officer, and I’m tired of being showered with gratitude by strangers.
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Food FightPrudie counsels a hunter whose vegan partner equates eating animals with murder.
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Help! I Hate Telling People My Husband “Passed Away.” Can’t I Just Tell It Like It Is?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
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Getting Away From It AllI love to travel, but I hate constantly getting hit on by jerks.
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Help! My Closeted Ex Pretends We Never Even Dated.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
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Help! I’m Stuck in a Lease With My Ex, and It’s Ruining My Sex Life.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
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I Blamed the VictimPrudie counsels a letter writer who regrets badmouthing a friend after she was molested.
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Help! My 19-Year-Old Nanny Has Been Exercising in Our Home in Her Underwear.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
The Kids
Think Again Before Letting Your Kid on a TrampolineParents have no idea how dangerous they are. Here’s what you need to know.
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Past DuePrudie advises a letter writer on whether it’s time to end a relationship with a pregnant married couple.