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Help! My Husband Just Learned His Family’s Biggest Secret Through a DNA Test.
Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Help! I Had to Give My Flaky Friends the Freeze-out—but Now I Really Miss Them.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Niece and Nephew Took My Teenage Daughter Out of State to Get an Abortion.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! My Friend Can’t Keep a Job. Should I Tell Her That Her Personality Is the Problem?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! I Pulled Strings to Get a Relative an Internship. It Was a Huge Mistake.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Dear Prudence: The “Done Raising Children” EditionOur daughter wants us to help raise her baby, but we’re retired and plan to move overseas. Help!
Help! I Think My Cleaning Lady Stole Some Pain Meds.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Dear Prudence: The “Work Talk at Home” EditionMy wife loves talking about her job, but I find it boring. Help!
My Elderly Father Revised His Will, and His New Girlfriend Is Getting More Than MePrudie’s column for Sept. 20.
Dear Prudence: The “Unnecessary Shame” EditionI’m in a long-term relationship, but I’m crushing hard on my co-worker. Help!
Help! My Son’s Summer Fling Is Pregnant, and I Want Her to Keep the Baby.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
My Boyfriend Tricked Me Into Becoming Friends With His Other GirlfriendPrudie’s column for Sept. 13.
Dear Prudence: The “Sister Misery” EditionMy sister constantly complains about being an overworked mom but hates when I try to help out. Help!
Help! Do I Have to Volunteer at My Kids’ Private School? Isn’t That Why I’m Paying Them?Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
My Husband Just Died. Should I Tell His Family We Were Planning to Divorce?Prudie’s column for Sept. 6.
Help! My Roommate Won’t Say Why She Decorated Our Dorm With Photos of Serial Killers.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! I’m Getting a Divorce, and My Kid Thinks I’m the Bad Guy.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Sister-in-Law Disowned Her 13-Year-Old Son After He Came Out.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! We’re Homebodies Who Feel Like We’re Constantly Disappointing Our Friends.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.