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Dear Prudence: The “Bare Minimum of Icy Neutrality” EditionMy sister-in-law accidentally added me to a group text where she spoke ill of me. Help!
Help! My Boyfriend Insists He’s 6 Feet Tall. He’s Not.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Help! There’s a Nude Video of My Boyfriend’s Ex on His Computer.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Fiancée Is Crushing on Her “Work Spouse.”Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! My Mother’s Fiancé Insists on Americanizing My Daughter’s Name.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Wife Wants to Give Our Son the Same Name as a Porn Star’s.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! My Boyfriend Kept Me a Secret From His Mom.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Idiot Husband Gave My Heirloom Jewelry to His Mistress.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! My Husband Won’t Let Me Leave the Room When We Fight.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Grandma Had an Ugly Photo of Our Wedding Framed. Can I Replace It?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Soon-to-Be Ex Wants Me to Be Friends With His Mistress.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Dear Prudence: The “Family Heirloom Accountant” EditionMy accountant didn’t give me ownership of my business because I’m a woman. Help!
Help! My Wife Doesn’t Think Her Conspiracy Theorist Dad Is a Danger to Our Kid. I Do.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Dear Prudence: The “Stoner Shame” EditionI want to join the marijuana industry, but my boyfriend has cut pot from his life. Help!
Help! My Friend Is Throwing the Lavish Wedding of Her Dreams. She’s Also Bankrupt.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
My Best Friend’s Son Is Stalking My Daughter—and My Friend Calls It Puppy LoveRead Prudie’s column for July 26.
Dear Prudence: The “Hots for My Cousin” EditionMy first cousin and I can’t stop flirting, and it’s more than evident that we want to have sex. Help!
Help! My Husband and I Are in an Open Relationship, but He’s the Only One Getting Laid.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Dear Prudence: The “Weapons-Grade Pettiness” EditionMy neighbor’s girlfriend is tormenting me because I once had a fling with him. Help!