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Gift of the Magpie

My husband abandoned us, but still returns at Christmas to sulk.

Dec. 10 2013 6:00 AMMork and MommyIn a live chat, Prudie offers advice about out-of-control family nicknames.
Dec. 5 2013 6:00 AMMy Two LadsMy daughter wants to bring her husband—and her boyfriend—for the holidays.
Dec. 3 2013 6:00 AMEligible BachelorIn a live chat, Prudie advises a 29-year-old man doubting his decision to go back and finish college.
Nov. 27 2013 2:03 PMDear Prudence: Hung Up on Hair LengthMy husband won't let me cut my hair short.
Nov. 26 2013 6:00 AMHelp! My Deadbeat Ex Is Finally Coming to See the Daughter She Abandoned.
Nov. 21 2013 6:00 AMJailhouse ShockMy husband corresponded with inmates for years behind my back—and now they're at our door.
Nov. 18 2013 3:08 PMDress-Up DilemmaIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman whose husband forbids their toddler son from putting on her shoes.
Nov. 12 2013 6:00 AMWon’t Stand for ItIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman annoyed at her husband’s erectile problems.
Nov. 7 2013 6:00 AMCad CamMy husband tried to record my friend undressing—and then told us about it!
Nov. 5 2013 6:00 AMA Wee ProblemIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman worried her young son's wetting himself is a sign of sexual abuse.
Oct. 31 2013 6:00 AMJerks IncorporatedA cute guy at work pretended to like me—just to make me the company laughingstock.
Oct. 29 2013 6:00 AMWhy Should Kids Have All the Fun?In a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman whose husband insists on huge grown-up parties for their daughter’s birthdays.
Oct. 24 2013 6:00 AMBetter Laid Than NeverMy beau is a 30-year-old virgin. How do I get him into the sack?
Oct. 22 2013 6:00 AMDespicable MeIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman mortified after accidentally insulting a colleague.
Oct. 17 2013 6:00 AMOnce Upon a One-Night StandI slept with my new crush's brother long ago. Should I come clean?
Dec. 11 2013 12:32 PMDear Prudence: Office Bra EtiquetteShould I be working harder to hide my straps?
Dec. 9 2013 3:07 PMThe Best Is Yet to ComeIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a man who spent a fantastic weekend with a woman but wants to wait before having sex again.
Dec. 4 2013 7:17 PMDear Prudence: Hairy Loan SituationI lent my sister $4,000 with one condition. She's not holding up her end of the deal.
Dec. 2 2013 2:53 PMRough HouseIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a man who feels his wife gets manhandled by her older brothers.
Nov. 27 2013 6:00 AMNot So InnocentMy 15-year-old daughter is having sex—and it’s breaking my heart.
Nov. 25 2013 2:55 PMHelp! My Wife Hid Her Right-Wing Religious Beliefs Until After We Married.
Nov. 19 2013 6:00 AMBugs Bunny Is SatanIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman whose son's friend is forbidden from watching cartoons.
Nov. 14 2013 6:00 AMMo’ Money, Mo’ ProblemsMy husband is young, rich, and retired—and it’s driving me nuts.
Nov. 11 2013 3:00 PMI Will Be Your Father FigureIn a live chat, Prudie advises a man who wants to stay in the life of his mistress’ son.
Nov. 6 2013 12:30 PMDear Prudence: Sex Tape of an ExI found videos of my husband with his first wife.
Nov. 4 2013 2:50 PMFalling on Deaf EarsIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman who saved a guitar from being buried with a family member.
Oct. 30 2013 12:51 PMDear Prudence: Chintzy Travel CompanionsMy friends never bring cash on trips, leaving me to do all the tipping.
Oct. 28 2013 3:02 PMBridling BrideIn a live chat, Prudie advises a man whose fiancée wants to be in his family’s photos at the wedding.
Oct. 23 2013 12:30 PMDear Prudence: Failure to CommunicateMy boyfriend refuses to learn Spanish before meeting my family.
Oct. 21 2013 5:08 PMSit, Stay, Go AwayIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a man whose daughter is terrified of their close relatives’ large, undisciplined puppy.

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