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The “Read the Room” EditionPrudence on freeloading relatives, vegetarian-trolling meat-eaters, and parents who fear armpit hair.
Love Before First SightPrudie counsels a letter writer who found “the one” but has yet to meet him in person.
Help! My Boyfriend’s Dream Job Is in Another City, and My Dream Job Is Here. What Now?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Dear Prudence: The “Self-Indulgence Vs. Self-Care” EditionIs it OK to be happy, and how can I keep my fiancé from spending all of my money?
Scary GodmotherPrudie counsels a letter writer whose kids can’t stand their smothering family friend.
Help! My New Boyfriend Can’t Go Five Minutes Without Saying He Loves Me.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Dear Prudence: The “Unconditional Love” EditionQuestions of morality, decency, and the struggle to be your best self.
Love and RejectionPrudie advises a letter writer who went homeless as a teen—with no help from a wealthy family.
Color Me BadPrudie advises a woman whose boyfriend has a tattoo that rates every woman he’s slept with.
The Worse of Two EvilsPrudie advises a woman whose cash-strapped boyfriend wants her to leave her husband for him.
Good Walls Make Good NeighborsPrudie counsels a man whose neighbor says he’s “exposing her son to lewd behavior.”
Help! Our Friends Want Us to Adopt Their Aggressive Dog.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Dear Prudence: The “You Can’t Treat People That Way” EditionPrudie and guest Jasmine Guillory draw some hard lines.
What’s Lust Got to Do With It?Prudie advises a letter writer whose boyfriend wants to stay together despite not feeling physical attraction.
Help! I Don’t Want a Divorce—I Just Want to Stop Having Sex With My Wife.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Dear Prudence: The “Butt Out” EditionSo your friends are irresponsible parents. How bad does it need to get before you call the cops?
Pushed Out the DoorPrudie offers counsel about a mother who withheld medicine and food from the letter writer’s dying father.