LW1: You chose this job and that is the nature of working for a law firm and a law partner. If you are unwilling to grind it out, leave now because she is not going to change. When she is dealing with matters invovling millions of dollars or someone's life or "bet the company" issues, she does not necessarily have time for verbal roses. Yes, some of us are much nicer to deal with but if you choose to swim with sharks, don't expect them to be the gentle variety.

LW2: You want to ask your financially strapped parents for money so you can save? That takes a lot of nerve, a supreme lack of self-awareness and a mindset that is more third grade than college graduate. Be thankful that your parents encouraged you to get your education and helped you develop the intangible tools to make it through. Then do your best to manage your budget and save. It is really hard to do. But that is now YOUR responsibility.

LW3: If you are writing this letter now, after more than a year being together and after getting engaged, you must be resigned to this treatment. So, why write? It will only get worse (wait until you are parenting your kids or discussing a home purchase or career change). This is one of those, "my BF/GF is so great except that annoying habit of greeting all of our friends with a lusty, "F-you!" I have talked to him/her about changing but I am told I am oversensitive. He/she is so sensitive, caring, a great lover. Am I oversensitive?" Wake up people! Some flaws are permanent. If something has not changed in a year, it won't. Either deal or go home. Don't expect a solution from Prudence.

LW4: Sorry. No sympathy here. "I just got a new tattoo that covers my face. I just hate it when people ask me why I'd do such a thing. Can't they ignore it?" "I frequently wear pants that have the seats cut out. People constantly comment about my ass. Are Amercans so oversexed that they can't let me be me? How can I tell them to shut up." Give me a break. You got the new rack. Why? Are you telling us you did NOT want to be noticed? Was it because you are "Joanna Bravo" and wanted to fit the suit that would propell you to that unique career? You got what you paid for.

Video: Here's the great one. Great letter and great response. I remember being that kid some 25 years ago. I think Prudie's response was spot on. Don't minimize the love a young person can feel. Yes it is different than what they might feel some 5, 10, 20 years from now but it is no less real (and might be very much more real; as Prudie suggests, it has aspects that many of us aspire to achieve with our own partners). I really liked this one.