HHealth Read More My mother-in-law knows about my severe allergy. She tried to sabotage me anyway.November 5, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. For this edition, Leah Prinzivalli, a Slate features editor, will be filling in as…
MMental health Read More Many women shoulder an invisible stress at work. One small habit makes a difference.October 31, 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 sister is trying ruin my perfect wedding day. I think she’s going to regret it.October 26, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, My fiancé and I are getting married in…
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…
SScience Read More Our neighbors keep stealing our packages. They’re strangely targeting a specific item.October 1, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, We’re caught in a weird neighbor/package theft situation.…
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 14, 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 family is going to lose their minds when they see my dramatic transformation. Uh, not in a good way.August 6, 2025 Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, I’ve had a very eventful year. At the…
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…
HHealth Read More I recognized the woman in a risqué video. I think I know who leaked it.July 21, 2025 Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Dear Prudence archives to…