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Hold One’s Peace
Prudie counsels a letter writer whose sister seems intent on marrying her lying, unfaithful, thieving fiancé.
Deathbed AffairPrudie advises a woman whose husband is sleeping with his best friend’s wife—while his friend is dying.
Help! An Old Friend Killed Himself. Should I Reach Out to His Girlfriend?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Let Them Eat iPadsPrudie counsels a letter writer who resents other shoppers at the food bank because they appear less needy.
Dear Prudence: The “Panoply of Deviance” EditionI’m in love with a prude—how do I spice up our sex life? Help!
Burnt ToastPrudie advises a maid of honor whose wedding speech offended the groom and jeopardized her friendship with the bride.
Help! My Wife Has Stage 4 Cancer. Is It Terrible to Hope That She Goes Quickly?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Rekindled RomancePrudie counsels a mother who’s fallen hopelessly back in love with an old college friend.
It’s Not a Blood DiamondPrudie advises a woman who loves her fiancé but feels humiliated by her flashy engagement ring.
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.
Dear Prudence: The “Open It Up” EditionDo I need to tip every time an iPad gives me those pre-programmed options? Help!
Forestalling the RoutinePrudie advises a letter writer who wants to convince a brother to leave his newborn son uncircumcised.
Help! My Fiancé’s Daily Porn Habit Bothers Me.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Playing Daddy?Prudie counsels a man whose girlfriend is jealous of the attention he gives to two orphaned relatives.
Dear Prudence: The “Mulligan” EditionI once told my tomboy friend no one would have sex with her, but now she’s a babe. Can I ask her out? Help!
Unreasonable Doubt?Prudie advises a sister who doesn’t trust her brother’s explanation of why he left his job.
Dear Prudence: The “Radical Unfriendliness” EditionStrangers keep telling me I’m not brown enough to be Indian. Help!
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.
I Blamed the VictimPrudie counsels a letter writer who regrets badmouthing a friend after she was molested.
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.