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Dear Prudence: The “Not Your Mom” Edition

I work long hours, but my husband still wants me to take on all the household responsibilities. Help!

Prudence is joined by writer and self-appointed mom friend Jess Reynolds. First up, my ex and I “split the sheets” after our career paths didn’t align, but I’m feeling drawn to him again even though I’m engaged to someone else. Next, my boyfriend and I are inexperienced when it comes to relationships—how can I tell him I’m uncomfortable when he’s too sexually aggressive? And finally, my husband expects me to do a ton of housework for his stepchildren—he’s not doing his share and I’m feeling underappreciated.

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