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Dear Prudence: The “Creative Solutions” Edition
Death-obsessed in-laws, ruining your husband’s closest friendship, and charging your friends when you roast them a chicken.
Nothing Like the Real GenePrudie advises a man whose wife thinks her stepchildren don’t count as her kids.
Mum’s the WordPrudie advises a letter writer whose siblings don’t know about their mom’s planned infidelity.
Help! We Live Together. We’re in Each Other’s Wills. Is He Really Just My “Boyfriend”?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Dear Prudence: The “Petty Revenge” EditionWhen your parents write you out of their wills, then ask you to host Thanksgiving.
Help! My Mother-in-Law Keeps “Forgetting” My Son’s Peanut Allergy.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Dear Prudence: The “Time Is Not an Apology” EditionWhy do people feel entitled to be rude to their friends?
Help! I Don’t Know if I’m Ready to Be a Mom.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
The Accidental PlaintiffI hit a child with my car and have to sue his parents in order to afford therapy.
Bachelor AgainPrudie counsels a letter writer whose husband wants to live alone for a year—without his kids.
Help! My Adopted Father Died, and My Brother Resents My Inheritance.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Dear Prudence: The “Do It in Song” EditionW. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu join Prudie for a special musical episode.
Help! My Fiancé’s Family Wants Me to Take His Last Name.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.