Emily Yoffe
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Involuntary ServiceIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman whose boyfriend’s parents are planning a wedding for them against their will.
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“I’ve Never Told Anyone This Story the Way I’m Telling You”What happened when Dear Prudence reached out to her readers about their stories of family abuse.
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The Un-GiverIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman whose boyfriend gave her a tooth for their anniversary.
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His Kids, Her BurdenIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a man whose second wife doesn’t love his children.
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Family SpiesMy mother-in-law found out my baby’s sex against my wishes—and then told everyone.
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The Ideal HusbandIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman debating whether to end her engagement after meeting another man.
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Die, Philandering LouseIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman who hopes her cheating ex suffers a painful death.
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Color Me BadIn a live chat, Prudie advises a man whose wife commissioned a gruesome portrait of him.
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Shoot the MessengerIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman whose husband texts his female co-worker all the time.
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Blood Test of LoveIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman whose husband won’t feel affection for their child without proof he’s the dad.
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Man UpIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman who thinks the bedroom is the one place her husband should take charge.
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Weak WillIn a live chat, Prudie offers advice on a wealthy, negligent father’s skimpy bequest.
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Twin SwapIn a live chat, Prudie advises a man whose girlfriend first slept with his brother—but doesn’t know.
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Won’t You Be My LoverMy neighbor is the first decent man I’ve known. But what if he doesn’t want me?
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Free Not to Be Child-FreeIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman who thinks she might want a baby after all, despite her husband.
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Poly, Pregnant, and ProudIn a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman grossed out by her sister’s choice to raise a family with two men.
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Biggest LoserIn a live chat, Prudie advises a woman whose boyfriend keeps pressing her to shed pounds.
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The Price of PrestigeIn a live chat, Prudie offers advice on how important it is for a teen to attend an expensive Ivy League summer program.
