Dear Prudence

Advice, commentary, and conversation from Daniel Mallory Ortberg.

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Whether it’s a challenge with a lover, a fight with a difficult roommate or boss, or you just like to hear about the challenges other people face, Dear Prudence is the podcast for you. Every week, Prudie and special guests answer questions about relationships, sex, work, family, and life.

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The “Third Wheel Blues” Edition

My polyamorous relationship is getting weighed down by our unemployed girlfriend. Help!

The “Urine My Chair” Edition

Out of the blue, my boss accused me of slandering a co-worker and peeing in a chair at my station. Help!

The “Overzealous Grandma” Edition

My mother tends to make everything about her, and now it’s happening with my pregnancy. Help!

The “Getting Off Easy” Edition

I’ve been sick and on bed rest. My boyfriend has taken to masturbating to porn right in front of me. Help!

The “Polyamorous Rebound” Edition

My husband and I want to start a relationship with this other man, but he’s fresh out of a breakup. Should we be worried he’s just on the rebound? Help!

The “Can’t Stop Looking” Edition

I’m completely over my ex, but I’m still obsessed with checking his Instagram. Help!

The “Boy Crazy” Edition

It’s pretty obvious that my teenage son is into other boys. Should I encourage him to come out? Help!

The “Twincest and TV” Edition

My daughter and son are obsessed with an incestuous romance on TV. Should I be worried? Help!

The “To Drive or Not to Drive” Edition

My friend insists on continuing to drive even though he’s prone to seizures. Help!

The “In-Laws 2.0” Edition

My in-laws initially refused to accept my relationship with their daughter. Now they do, but I’m still angry at them. Help!

The “Service Dog Strife” Edition

My niece doesn’t want my service dog at her wedding. Now I’m stuck in the middle of a family feud. Help!

The “Stepped-Down Stepdad” Edition

I raised her for 18 years, but now she wants her “real dad” to walk her down the aisle. Help!

The “Suddenly, Kids” Edition

My longtime girlfriend is being forced to take in her sister’s kids. I don’t want to leave her, but neither of us wanted children. Help!

The “Asexually Speaking” Edition

 I think I’m asexual, but how can I know for sure? Help!

The “Pepper Spray Shame” Edition

Years ago, I pepper-sprayed a stranger out of fear for my safety. Now I think I overreacted and feel terribly. Help!

The “Coming-Out Quandary” Edition

How do I come out to my parents and not also out my identical twin? Help!

The “Too Handsome Fiancé” Edition

My daughter’s beau is too good-looking. I’m suspicious. Help!

The “DNA Drama” Edition

I got my husband an ancestry kit for his birthday. It turns out we’re first cousins. Help!

The “Lovesick” Edition

My wife avoids me whenever I have a cold. I just wish she’d rub my back and stroke my hair. Help!

The “Alive & Juicy” Edition

I’m happily married, but I suddenly have a big, stupid crush on a colleague. Does this say something about the state of my marriage? Help!