HHealth Read More My sister’s boyfriend is too old for her. She says I just don’t understand their love.December 31, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. For this edition, Luke Winkie, a Slate staff writer, will be filling in as…
MMental health Read More Many women shoulder an invisible stress at work. One small habit makes a difference.November 1, 2025 Each week, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday…
HHealth Read More My girlfriend is refusing to touch me unless I do something that could make me very sick.October 12, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, I have a skin condition where my mouth…
HHealth Read More Most men I know share an annoying tendency. It might explain why so many are lonely.October 10, 2025 Each week, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday…
TTechnology Read More My fiancé wants me to cut back on working out. His reason might make me call off the whole wedding.September 29, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, I love exercise. I run every day, regularly…
HHealth Read More I’m breaking an annual family tradition. My reason why is bound to stir up drama.September 17, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, My partner and I still wear KN95s indoors…
SScience Read More My family told me my hearing was failing. The truth was way more embarrassing.September 12, 2025 Each week, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday…
HHealth Read More My daughter was blessed with a medical miracle. Her response has been disgusting.September 4, 2025 Each week, exclusively for Slate Plus members, Prudie discusses a new letter with a fellow Slate colleague. Have…
SScience Read More My brother-in-law just did something wildly dangerous because it’s “his Christian duty.” I want my sister and nephew out of there.September 4, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, My sister is married to a fundamentalist Christian…
HHealth Read More My son just dropped the news that he donated his sperm. It’s given me a brilliant idea.July 23, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, A week ago, I learned that my 35-year-old…