Department Index
Dear Prudence 2008:
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- The 40-Year-Old Infant Mom and Dad's baby talk is driving me batty. Can't they see I'm all grown up?
Nov. 13, 2008 - Sex Is a Sore Subject My new boyfriend has herpes, and I don't. Should I take the plunge and sleep with him?
Nov. 6, 2008 - Baby's Pit-Bull Pal I fear my niece will be injured, or worse, by this unpredictable pet.
Oct. 30, 2008 - I Hate Me, I Really Hate Me Antidepressants don't ease my self-loathing. What can I do?
Oct. 23, 2008 - Mr. Right Is Never Wrong My genius boyfriend wins every argument, and I'm sick of it.
Oct. 16, 2008 - Our Pigskin Anniversary Hubby would rather sit on the 10yard line than celebrate 10years of marriage.
Oct. 9, 2008 - To Abort or Not To Abort? My husband wants me to terminate the pregnancy, but I don't.
Oct. 2, 2008 - My Bloody Valentine How do I convince my boyfriend that death metal is not mood music?
Sept. 25, 2008 - Brutal Beginning, Happy Ending How do I tell my daughter she's the result of a sexual assault?
Sept. 18, 2008 - Mom and Pop's Sex Tape Should I destroy the erotic video my husband and I made? The kids might discover it when I die!
Sept. 11, 2008 - I Was a Teenage Mother We've created a happy family despite my unplanned pregnancy. Why's everyone judging me?
Sept. 4, 2008 - Bonnie and Clyde Break Up My wife continues to do drugs and break the law, but I've cleaned up. Should we part ways?
Aug. 28, 2008 - Unwedded Bliss After a 30-year marriage, I don't plan to get hitched again. Should I tell my girlfriend?
Aug. 21, 2008 - Fertile Family Secret I found out my mom was an egg donor. Now I fear she loves my half-siblings more than me.
Aug. 14, 2008 - Hubby's My Future Step-Brother My mom is dating my spouse's dad, and I'm miserable!
Aug. 7, 2008 - No Parents Allowed Mom and Dad don't respect my privacy, and I'm almost 30!
July 31, 2008 - Hey, Teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone My girlfriend gets very close to her students. Should she back off?
July 24, 2008 - The Constant Cuddler Why won't my boyfriend hold me as we drift off to sleep?
July 17, 2008 - Life Swap I'm convinced I was switched at birth. Should I tell my biological family?
July 10, 2008 - House of Horrors My friend's new home was the scene of an unspeakable crime.
July 3, 2008 - Who's My Daddy? How do I tell my son that "Gramps" isn't my real father?
June 26, 2008 - An Affair To Forget A friend confessed a fling with my now-deceased husband. Should I forgive her?
June 19, 2008 - Love-Child Etiquette How to accept your cheating husband's out-of-wedlock kid, and more Father's Day tips.
June 12, 2008 - Dear Hillary How to reject Clinton for VP—Prudie's advice for Obama.
June 11, 2008 - I Just Called To Say … Never Mind Broken promises threaten to create a disconnect between mother and son.
June 5, 2008 - He Likes To Pamper Himself My boyfriend's kinky fetish might doom our relationship.
May 29, 2008 - Desperately Seeking Sister I discovered my family's adoption secret while snooping. Now I want to know more.
May 22, 2008 - Wingnuts Are Family My folks will not accept my Republican values or my conservative boyfriend. Help!
May 15, 2008 - A Play Date for Mommy In honor of Mother's Day: indifferent mothers, neglected mothers, smothering mothers, and more.
May 8, 2008 - The Object of His Obsession My boyfriend interrogates me about my romantic past. How can I stop his badgering?
May 1, 2008 - Guess Who's Coming to Diwali My traditional Indian parents won't accept my white girlfriend. What can I do?
April 24, 2008 - Bother of the Bride My future mother-in-law's skimpy dress is inappropriate for my big day. How can I tell her?
April 17, 2008 - The Wicked Stepdaughter My new husband's grown child will not acknowledge my existence. Why's she so cruel?
April 10, 2008 - My Niece Is Falling to Pieces Should I take her away from her derelict mother and raise her right?
April 3, 2008 - Generation Y Me? My perfectionist boss is a tightwad with praise. Plus, should my parents help pay off my student loans?
March 27, 2008 - Go Away, Little Girl I dread spending quality time with my toddler. Am I a bad dad?
March 20, 2008 - He Wears the Skirt in Our Relationship My husband has taken to cross-dressing for fun. Should I discourage him?
March 13, 2008 - It's No Secret
March 12, 2008 - It's No Secret I told a friend her husband was hiding things from her. Now I can't handle the fallout!
March 6, 2008 - I'm Not Saying She's a Gravedigger … My fiancee seems overly interested in my death.
Feb. 28, 2008 - Baby on Board My boyfriend insists on road-tripping to his parents' house every weekend. What can I do?
Feb. 21, 2008 - Bosom Bullies Strangers are badgering me to breast-feed. How can I get them to stop?
Feb. 14, 2008 - Uncle-Biter I feel like a lout after swatting my vampire nephew. Am I?
Feb. 5, 2008 - The Naked and the Bed I want to sleep nude with my wife-to-be, but she refuses. Can I change her mind?
Jan. 31, 2008 - Gold Rush Our father rejected us for his gold-digger wife. Is there anything we can do?
Jan. 24, 2008 - Conduct Unbecoming Political correctness is over the top at my job. What can I do about it?
Jan. 17, 2008 - Dogs of Wars When pooches and partnerships don't quite mix.
Jan. 10, 2008 - Hairy Situation My future mother-in-law wants to laser off my body hair. How do I get out of this?
Jan. 3, 2008
- Today's Headlines
- [video] Attractive Girls Union Refuses To Enter Into Talks With Mike Greenman
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:00:44 -0500 - Missing Beatles Track Confirmed
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:00:30 -0500 - [audio] Bioengineers Outsmarted By Strain Of Intelligent Wheat
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OPINIONS
Broder | It's not a good fit for her talents, or the next president.
Toles: A Layered ProblemEditorial: What Would Bill Do?
- Ruth Marcus: Let Obama Keep His BlackBerry
- Kathleen Parker: The GOP's Problem With G-O-D
- Ann Telnaes: The Big Three Fight Off Extinction
- Michael Gerson: GM Deserves to Fail. But Can't.
PLUS » Meyerson: An Early Battle in the House
- Today's Headlines
- Working in a Flu Vaccine Factory
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:14:52 GMT - Economy: How To Make The Bailout Plan Work
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:19:20 GMT - Hirsh: Why Tapping Hillary for State Wouldn't Hurt
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