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Dear Prudence: The “Drama Tornado” Edition

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Author Sarah Gailey joins Prudence to advise on matters of laundry, sisterhood, salary, and more! First up: what’s the protocol for abandoned clothe...

Dear Prudence: The “Drama Tornado” Edition

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Author Sarah Gailey joins Prudence to advise on matters of laundry, sisterhood, salary, and more! First up: what’s the protocol for abandoned clothe...

Dear Prudence: The “Wishin’ Boot” Edition

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is back to tackle your letters! First up: I think my workplace is about to hire the terrible boss from my last job. Help! The love of my life...

Dear Prudence: The “Wishin’ Boot” Edition

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is back to tackle your letters! First up: I think my workplace is about to hire the terrible boss from my last job. Help! The love of my life...

Dear Prudence: The “Friend of the Devil” Edition

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer Rachael Herron joins Prudence to tackle a bundle of tricky letters! First up: Should I have said something to the men making sexist comments wi...

Dear Prudence: The “Friend of the Devil” Edition

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer Rachael Herron joins Prudence to tackle a bundle of tricky letters! First up: Should I have said something to the men making sexist comments wi...

Dear Prudence: The “Go Dutch” Edition

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and Bitch magazine co-founder Lisa Jervis joins Prudence to hash out how to be the best “mysterious widow” – and respond to your letters!...

Dear Prudence: The “Go Dutch” Edition

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and Bitch magazine co-founder Lisa Jervis joins Prudence to hash out how to be the best “mysterious widow” – and respond to your letters!...

Dear Prudence: The “Rich Girl” Edition

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Prudence and guest Mary Goss navigate your family and relationship quandaries. First up: Is it selfish to feel fear after surviving tragedy when ...

Dear Prudence: The “Rich Girl” Edition

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Prudence and guest Mary Goss navigate your family and relationship quandaries. First up: Is it selfish to feel fear after surviving tragedy when ...

Dear Prudence: The “On the Nose" Edition

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In a spirit of excitement and terror, Prudie and Washington Post writer Amanda Erickson, jump into your letters. First up: I punched an emotionally ab...

Dear Prudence: The “On the Nose" Edition

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In a spirit of excitement and terror, Prudie and Washington Post writer Amanda Erickson, jump into your letters. First up: I punched an emotionally ab...

Dear Prudence: The “Good Grief" Edition

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Y.A. fiction writer and advocate for the disabled Maggie Faid joins Prudie to consult on matters of wedding guests, grief, and giving iPads to strange...

Dear Prudence: The “Good Grief" Edition

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Y.A. fiction writer and advocate for the disabled Maggie Faid joins Prudie to consult on matters of wedding guests, grief, and giving iPads to strange...

Dear Prudence: The "Hot Mess" Edition

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Former Toast editor Nikki Chung joins Prudie to tackle a thorny bunch of your letters! First up: I’m living with a slob and I can’t afford to move...

Dear Prudence: The "Hot Mess" Edition

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Former Toast editor Nikki Chung joins Prudie to tackle a thorny bunch of your letters! First up: I’m living with a slob and I can’t afford to move...

Dear Prudence: The "Sunk Cost" Edition

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and commentator Lindy West joins Prudence to encourage Thelma-and-Louise-style road trips for jilted lovers and discourage kicking people out o...

Dear Prudence: The "Sunk Cost" Edition

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and commentator Lindy West joins Prudence to encourage Thelma-and-Louise-style road trips for jilted lovers and discourage kicking people out o...

Dear Prudence: The "Rumpelstiltskin" Edition

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Dear Prudence: baby-stealing, stalking, and insufficient wokeness. First up: My boss keeps joking about wanting to take my baby. Help! Should...

Dear Prudence: The "Rumpelstiltskin" Edition

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Dear Prudence: baby-stealing, stalking, and insufficient wokeness. First up: My boss keeps joking about wanting to take my baby. Help! Should...

Dear Prudence: The "Checking In" Edition

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Buzzfeed's Nichole Perkins joins to help out with your letters! I was open about my depression on social media and only some of my friends reached out...

Dear Prudence: The "Checking In" Edition

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Buzzfeed's Nichole Perkins joins to help out with your letters! I was open about my depression on social media and only some of my friends reached out...

Dear Prudence: The "Pray on This" Edition

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: an exciting update on the one true way to date a former boss and how Prudie helped make it happen. Then, your letters! My mom wants me to di...

Dear Prudence: The "Pray on This" Edition

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: an exciting update on the one true way to date a former boss and how Prudie helped make it happen. Then, your letters! My mom wants me to di...

Dear Prudence: The "Strangers on a Train" Edition

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, it’s a coming out party for first-time fig-eaters, brothers, people who don’t want to talk about their hair, artists, and more! First up: M...

Dear Prudence: The "Strangers on a Train" Edition

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, it’s a coming out party for first-time fig-eaters, brothers, people who don’t want to talk about their hair, artists, and more! First up: M...

Dear Prudence: The "Feelings Roulette" Edition

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ve got a very important update regarding the bidet letter! Then, Ali St. James & Olivia Pourzia join Prudie to triple-team your problems. M...

Dear Prudence: The "Feelings Roulette" Edition

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ve got a very important update regarding the bidet letter! Then, Ali St. James & Olivia Pourzia join Prudie to triple-team your problem...

Dear Prudence: The "Panoply of Deviance” Edition

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer, commentator and professor Roxane Gay joins Prudie to tackle your problems with online dating, bosses, exes, kids, and more! How do I avoid mat...

Dear Prudence: The "Panoply of Deviance” Edition

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer, commentator and professor Roxane Gay joins Prudie to tackle your problems with online dating, bosses, exes, kids, and more! How do I avoid mat...

Dear Prudence: The "Mulligan" Edition

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by guest Alyssa Furukawa to get real about what it means to say “I’m on my way.” Then, onto your letters! I’m a pansexual w...

Dear Prudence: The "Mulligan" Edition

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by guest Alyssa Furukawa to get real about what it means to say “I’m on my way.” Then, onto your letters! I’m a pansexual w...

Dear Prudence: The "Radical Unfriendliness" Edition

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Prudence is joined by BuzzFeed’s Bim Adewunmi to respond to your letters. First up: how do I handle people who tell me I’m not brown enough t...

Dear Prudence: The "Radical Unfriendliness" Edition

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Prudence is joined by BuzzFeed’s Bim Adewunmi to respond to your letters. First up: how do I handle people who tell me I’m not brown enough t...

Dear Prudence: The "Open it Up" Edition

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Albrecht and Hannah Malyn of the podcast “Matt and Hannah Know it All” join Prudie to advise on your inquiries. First up: I know I should end...

Dear Prudence: The "Open it Up" Edition

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Albrecht and Hannah Malyn of the podcast “Matt and Hannah Know it All” join Prudie to advise on your inquiries. First up: I know I should end...

Dear Prudence: The "Bidet and Boujee" Edition

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: is a movie franchise trying to gaslight Prudie? Then, onto your letters: I’m a think I’m a pretty progressive mom, but I don’t underst...

Dear Prudence: The "Bidet and Boujee" Edition

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: is a movie franchise trying to gaslight Prudie? Then, onto your letters: I’m a think I’m a pretty progressive mom, but I don’t underst...

Dear Prudence: The “Flowers in the Attic” Edition

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: how Prudie and her ex, Jamie Shuler, bonded over Flowers in the Attic. Then, the two tag team your letters, starting with a workplace matter...

Dear Prudence: The “Flowers in the Attic” Edition

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: how Prudie and her ex, Jamie Shuler, bonded over Flowers in the Attic. Then, the two tag team your letters, starting with a workplace matter...

Dear Prudence: The “Capitalism is the Problem” Edition

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and journalist Laurie Penny joins Prudence today to tackle your family and work quandaries! How can I convince my husband to buck social pressu...

Dear Prudence: The “Capitalism is the Problem” Edition

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and journalist Laurie Penny joins Prudence today to tackle your family and work quandaries! How can I convince my husband to buck social pressu...

Dear Prudence: The “Dealbreaker” Edition

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Myq Kaplan joins Prudence for a heated conversation about stoves. Then, onto your letters: Is meat a good enough reason to end a relationship...

Dear Prudence: The “Dealbreaker” Edition

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Myq Kaplan joins Prudence for a heated conversation about stoves. Then, onto your letters: Is meat a good enough reason to end a relationship...

Dear Prudence: The “Call 311” Edition

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up, an opening statement from Prudence on the merits of 3D BC movies. Then, your letters! When is it okay to ask for exclusivity in a relationsh...

Dear Prudence: The “Call 311” Edition

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up, an opening statement from Prudence on the merits of 3D BC movies. Then, your letters! When is it okay to ask for exclusivity in a relationsh...

Dear Prudence: The “Workplace Hazard” Edition

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie’s brother-in-law Zack Turner joins to advise on your family, workplace and relationship dilemmas! First up: How can I get my mom to stop sham...

Dear Prudence: The “Workplace Hazard” Edition

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie’s brother-in-law Zack Turner joins to advise on your family, workplace and relationship dilemmas! First up: How can I get my mom to stop sham...

Dear Prudence: The “Resignation” Edition

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by novelist Esmé Weijun Wang to advise on a batch of your family and relationship issues. First up: I fell in love with my dead hu...

Dear Prudence: The “Resignation” Edition

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by novelist Esmé Weijun Wang to advise on a batch of your family and relationship issues. First up: I fell in love with my dead hu...

Dear Prudence: The “Death of the Ego” Edition

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie learns about birthday spankings this week! Plus, how smartphones ruined pushing your friends into pools. Then, your letters! Should I report th...

Dear Prudence: The “Death of the Ego” Edition

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie learns about birthday spankings this week! Plus, how smartphones ruined pushing your friends into pools. Then, your letters! Should I report th...

Dear Prudence: The “Cat-astrophe” Edition

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie and guest Ben Gullard get real about handling criticism. Then they tackle your letters! First up, a new take on cat conundrums: My wife thinks ...

Dear Prudence: The “Cat-astrophe” Edition

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie and guest Ben Gullard get real about handling criticism. Then they tackle your letters! First up, a new take on cat conundrums: My wife thinks ...

Dear Prudence: The “Gravity Is Mad at You” Edition

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie kicks it off on a light note this week: we’re all going to die someday and the sky is scary. Then, onto your letters! My love worries that I’...

Dear Prudence: The “Gravity Is Mad at You” Edition

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie kicks it off on a light note this week: we’re all going to die someday and the sky is scary. Then, onto your letters! My love worries that I’...

Dear Prudence: The “United Front” Edition

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First off, Prudie’s open door policy: open doors for people when it makes sense. Then onto your questions: My MIL is telling my nine-year-old to giv...

Dear Prudence: The “United Front” Edition

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First off, Prudie’s open door policy: open doors for people when it makes sense. Then onto your questions: My MIL is telling my nine-year-old to giv...

Dear Prudence: The "Hardly Working" Edition

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First, a plug for more rivalries to be battled out through the giving of jewels. Then, Prudence is joined by gem Ashley C. Ford to answer your questio...

Dear Prudence: The "Hardly Working" Edition

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First, a plug for more rivalries to be battled out through the giving of jewels. Then, Prudence is joined by gem Ashley C. Ford to answer your questio...

Dear Prudence: The “Dickensian” Edition

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by award-winning Bay Area writer Charlie Jane Anders to give award-winning advice. First up: my sister remembers a completely diffe...

Dear Prudence: The “Dickensian” Edition

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by award-winning Bay Area writer Charlie Jane Anders to give award-winning advice. First up: my sister remembers a completely diffe...

Dear Prudence: The “Anti-Pronoun” Edition

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie says, nine times out of ten it is not a good idea to steal someone else’s pet. Then, your questions: My husband refuses to do anything about ...

Dear Prudence: The “Anti-Pronoun” Edition

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie says, nine times out of ten it is not a good idea to steal someone else’s pet. Then, your questions: My husband refuses to do anything about ...

Dear Prudence: The “Raise the Bar” Edition Part 2

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jos Lavery is back to help with more of your questions! First, two very different letters about depression: my husband has disengaged from our marriag...

Dear Prudence: The “Raise the Bar” Edition Part 2

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jos Lavery is back to help with more of your questions! First, two very different letters about depression: my husband has disengaged from our marriag...

Dear Prudence: The “Raise the Bar” Edition Part 1

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by writer and academic Jos Lavery to answer your questions! First, my adult child just came out as trans – I support her, but whe...

Dear Prudence: The “Raise the Bar” Edition Part 1

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudence is joined by writer and academic Jos Lavery to answer your questions! First, my adult child just came out as trans – I support her, but whe...

Dear Prudence: The “Voyagers” Edition

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: A beginners guide to Star Trek. Then, onto your questions: Should I stay with my narcissistic husband to protect my kids from him? Was I wro...

Dear Prudence: The “Voyagers” Edition

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First up: A beginners guide to Star Trek. Then, onto your questions: Should I stay with my narcissistic husband to protect my kids from him? Was I wro...

Dear Prudence: The “P.S.A.” Edition

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A request from Prudence: be the kind of Starfleet that you wish to see in the world. Then, onto your questions with awkward situation pro Emily McDowe...

Dear Prudence: The “P.S.A.” Edition

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A request from Prudence: be the kind of Starfleet that you wish to see in the world. Then, onto your questions with awkward situation pro Emily McDowe...

Dear Prudence: The “Dolly Dearest” Edition

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Objectively, the worst thing that can happen is getting a thumbs down while driving. Prudence is joined today by writer Jasmine Sanders to advise a wo...

Dear Prudence: The “Dolly Dearest” Edition

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Objectively, the worst thing that can happen is getting a thumbs down while driving. Prudence is joined today by writer Jasmine Sanders to advise a wo...

Dear Prudence: The “Workplace Politics” Edition

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie is joined by herself on a very special solo episode of Dear Prudence. First up, a listener voicemail: My partner is worried our role playing is...

Dear Prudence: The “Workplace Politics” Edition

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie is joined by herself on a very special solo episode of Dear Prudence. First up, a listener voicemail: My partner is worried our role playing is...

Dear Prudence: The “Cats Can Be Gay” Edition

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t like it when people say “no problem,” then you’re the one with the problem, Prudie says. Then onto your questions: How do I talk ...

Dear Prudence: The “Cats Can Be Gay” Edition

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t like it when people say “no problem,” then you’re the one with the problem, Prudie says. Then onto your questions: How do I talk ...

Dear Prudence: The “Oppression Olympics” Edition

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling hopeless about the state of the world? Prudence has some advice for how to carry on without totally losing it. Then, writer Shafiqah Hudson jo...

Dear Prudence: The “Oppression Olympics” Edition

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling hopeless about the state of the world? Prudence has some advice for how to carry on without totally losing it. Then, writer Shafiqah Hudson jo...

Dear Prudence: The “Line in the Sand” Edition

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First off, some cold hard truth from Prudence: it never works to have a chore wheel. Then, onto your questions. Should I confront an acquaintance if I...

Dear Prudence: The “Line in the Sand” Edition

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First off, some cold hard truth from Prudence: it never works to have a chore wheel. Then, onto your questions. Should I confront an acquaintance if I...

Dear Prudence: The “Chasing Amy” Edition

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A friendly reminder from Prudence: advice is not one-size-fits-all! Writer and podcaster Christina Grace joins Prudie to help a woman break it to her ...

Dear Prudence: The “Chasing Amy” Edition

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A friendly reminder from Prudence: advice is not one-size-fits-all! Writer and podcaster Christina Grace joins Prudie to help a woman break it to her ...

Dear Prudence: The “Young Guns” Edition

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie says it’s okay to ghost your social media followers, but not a child who thinks you’re her family. Then, MTV writer Jane Coaston joins in t...

Dear Prudence: The “Young Guns” Edition

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie says it’s okay to ghost your social media followers, but not a child who thinks you’re her family. Then, MTV writer Jane Coaston joins in t...

Dear Prudence: The “Giving Tree” Edition

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie puts in a plug for queries about good fortune only. Then, she and writer Caille Millner tackle more serious problems: I’m convinced my husban...

Dear Prudence: The “Giving Tree” Edition

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie puts in a plug for queries about good fortune only. Then, she and writer Caille Millner tackle more serious problems: I’m convinced my husban...

Dear Prudence: The “Family Matters” Edition

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie and guest Juan-Pablo Brammer explore the fine line of low-key racism. Then, your questions: How can I keep my sister from terrorizing my new bo...

Dear Prudence: The “Family Matters” Edition

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Prudie and guest Juan-Pablo Brammer explore the fine line of low-key racism. Then, your questions: How can I keep my sister from terrorizing my new bo...

Dear Prudence: The “Insomnia” Edition

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I lent a family heirloom to a friend and she’s going to burn it in honor of her deceased child – can I ask for it back? “Nope!” says Prudence....

Dear Prudence: The “Insomnia” Edition

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I lent a family heirloom to a friend and she’s going to burn it in honor of her deceased child – can I ask for it back? “Nope!” says Prudence....

Dear Prudence: The "Rocky II" Edition

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Rocky returns! The aspiring poker player writes back to make the case for quitting his day job (and if this makes no sense, check out the 11/29 “Ang...

Dear Prudence: The "Rocky II" Edition

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Rocky returns! The aspiring poker player writes back to make the case for quitting his day job (and if this makes no sense, check out the 11/29 “Ang...

Dear Prudence: The "Timing Is Everything" Edition

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mallory and guest Andrea Silenzi of Slate podcast “Why Oh Why” take on big issues, starting with the weighty question of how long you should wait ...

Dear Prudence: The "Timing Is Everything" Edition

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mallory and guest Andrea Silenzi of Slate podcast “Why Oh Why” take on big issues, starting with the weighty question of how long you should wait ...

Dear Prudence: The “Death, Sex & Money” Edition

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A soon-to-be bride wants to buck a patriarchal wedding tradition. A wife wants her husband to buck up and tell his father he can’t come over every w...

Dear Prudence: The “Death, Sex & Money” Edition

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A soon-to-be bride wants to buck a patriarchal wedding tradition. A wife wants her husband to buck up and tell his father he can’t come over every w...

Dear Prudence: Live!

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mallory and guest Samantha Powell come to you live from the Now Hear This festival in LA. And a warning: things get rowdy! An American man wonders if ...

Dear Prudence: Live!

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mallory and guest Samantha Powell come to you live from the Now Hear This festival in LA. And a warning: things get rowdy! An American man wonders if ...