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Emily Yoffe is a regular Slate contributor. She writes the Dear Prudence column. You can reach her at prudence@slate.com.

Dear Prudence
Dec. 12 2013 6:00 AMGift of the MagpieMy husband abandoned us, but still returns at Christmas to sulk.Emily Yoffe
Dear Prudence
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.Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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Nov. 27 2013 6:00 AMNot So InnocentMy 15-year-old daughter is having sex—and it’s breaking my heart.Emily Yoffe
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Nov. 25 2013 2:55 PMHelp! My Wife Hid Her Right-Wing Religious Beliefs Until After We Married.
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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.Emily Yoffe
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Nov. 14 2013 6:00 AMMo’ Money, Mo’ ProblemsMy husband is young, rich, and retired—and it’s driving me nuts.Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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Oct. 31 2013 6:00 AMJerks IncorporatedA cute guy at work pretended to like me—just to make me the company laughingstock.Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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Oct. 22 2013 6:00 AMDespicable MeIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman mortified after accidentally insulting a colleague.Emily Yoffe
The XX Factor
Oct. 18 2013 12:05 PMEmily Yoffe Responds to Her Critics
Doublex
Oct. 15 2013 11:55 PMCollege Women: Stop Getting DrunkIt’s closely associated with sexual assault. And yet we’re reluctant to tell women to stop doing it.Emily Yoffe
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Oct. 14 2013 2:57 PMAll Pinked OutIn today’s chat, Prudie advises a breast cancer survivor who refuses to participate in national breast cancer awareness campaigns.Emily Yoffe
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Dec. 10 2013 6:00 AMMork and MommyIn a live chat, Prudie offers advice about out-of-control family nicknames.Emily Yoffe
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Dec. 5 2013 6:00 AMMy Two LadsMy daughter wants to bring her husband—and her boyfriend—for the holidays.Emily Yoffe
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Dec. 2 2013 2:53 PMRough HouseIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a man who feels his wife gets manhandled by her older brothers.Emily Yoffe
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Nov. 26 2013 6:00 AMHelp! My Deadbeat Ex Is Finally Coming to See the Daughter She Abandoned.
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Nov. 21 2013 6:00 AMJailhouse ShockMy husband corresponded with inmates for years behind my back—and now they're at our door.Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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Nov. 12 2013 6:00 AMWon’t Stand for ItIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman annoyed at her husband’s erectile problems.Emily Yoffe
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Nov. 7 2013 6:00 AMCad CamMy husband tried to record my friend undressing—and then told us about it!Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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Oct. 24 2013 6:00 AMBetter Laid Than NeverMy beau is a 30-year-old virgin. How do I get him into the sack?Emily Yoffe
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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.Emily Yoffe
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Oct. 17 2013 6:00 AMOnce Upon a One-Night StandI slept with my new crush's brother long ago. Should I come clean?Emily Yoffe
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Oct. 15 2013 6:00 AMThou Shalt Not Sleep With My SonIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman who receives death stares from her mother-in-law the morning after sex.Emily Yoffe
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Oct. 10 2013 6:15 AMHis Crime, My PunishmentI was raped by my boyfriend’s friend. Now I’m afraid my boyfriend will leave me if I tell him.Emily Yoffe

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