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Dear Prudence: The “Expensive Bulk Food Grazer” EditionMy friend grabbed handfuls of nuts at the store and ate them without paying. Help!
Help! My Dad Is Dying a Slow and Awful Death, and My Siblings Aren’t Around to Help.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! A Pushy Date Is Moving Too Fast. How Do I Rebuff Him Without Making It Awkward?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Keeping an Eye on HerMy daughter is a freshman in college. My wife insists on tracking her location at all times.
Dear Prudence: The “Mommy Moocher” EditionMy carpool and child care group keeps picking up the slack for one mom. What should we do? Help!
Help! Do I Have to Spend Holidays With My Partner’s Ex-Wife?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Wife Just Had a Baby. How Should I Tell Her I Want an Open Relationship?Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! My Biological Mom Wants Me to Disown My Adoptive Mom.Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Friend Acts Like He’s Playing Devil’s Advocate—but Maybe He’s Just Racist?Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! Should I Tell My Roommate That I Can Hear Him Having Sex?Dear Prudence answers more of your questions—only for Slate Plus members.
Help! My Heterosexual Daughter Is Dating a Trans Man.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Help! What if My Prospective Boss Finds Out That I’m a Former Sex Worker?Read what Prudie had to say in Part 2 of this week’s live chat.
Help! My Toddler Found Grandma’s Sex Toys.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Dear Prudence: The “Wizard Privilege” EditionMy wife often makes classic book protagonists female. I’m worried our daughter will be confused when she reads them herself. Help!
Help! I’m Terrified That My Mental Illness Is Going to Ruin My Relationship.Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.
Dear Prudence: The “Falling for My Co-Parent” EditionI took over custody of my sister’s son, and now I think I’m in love with his father. Help!
Help! My Friends’ Kid Spilled Juice on My Expensive Laptop. Do They Owe Me a New One?Read what Prudie had to say in Part 1 of this week’s live chat.