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Mary ''Simply act as if you belong: Don't stare too hard at the celebrities,(Check: they are always a disappointment.) don't eat or drink too much,(This one is going to be tough) and do engage your neighbors in light chitchat about the Kashmir conflict and the Indian GDP.''(Crap, I am dead on this one. All I remember about India was the shopping ...
Posted to Foreigners by Mary Stack on November 30, 2009
Re: Master Cleanse Wussy
It's great that you use cleanses for spiritual purposes. However. The point that Samantha, and the Doctors, bring us is sadly valid. People who diet, ie use extreme control factors over food for the purpose of self worth/esteem/gratification, do so for unhealthy psychological reasons. It's not the worst thing ever, compared ot other ...
Posted to Slate V by Alyxmyself on October 20, 2009
Re: He doesn't say she is attractive
I agree with moving on...... I have a marriage of 39 years to a man who never celebrates anything., Christmas, birthdays, etc. I was even a model for 12 years and all he was was jealous. After many trips over the years to mental health professionals, thinking it was me, turns out he comes from a family of 5 boys whose mother never taught him (by ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by sudired on October 8, 2009
Re: Step siblings being unreasonable
I'm not sure why this is all the mother's fault. These siblings obviously feel hurt by their father's behavior -- which was, guess what? -- a betrayal of trust and shows a real lack of respect for his family and their happiness. No one -- not the letter writer or his/her ''morally repugnant'' mother -- is suggesting that the father ignore his ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by emdashem on October 1, 2009
I need wine advice.
I think wine is overrated, but I understand that many people like it and I don't mind when others drink and discuss wine. What I don't like is people acting as though my choice to refrain from drinking is wrong and, in the case of wine, shows a lack of sophistication and intelligence. Drinking isn't a moral issue for me; I just don't like the ...
Posted to Drink by Anthea on September 28, 2009
Daisy's relationship might be worthwhile
Prudie, I think you were uncharacteristically judgmental in your response to Daisy Buchanan. Keep in mind that the original Daisy Buchanan would never have written such a letter. This “Daisy” at least sees her boyfriend’s flaws and is introspective enough to worry about her own motivations. Her relationship with her stoner boyfriend clearly isn’t ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by brian112358 on September 21, 2009
HaikuSensei Speaks
LW #1: My wife's daddy's rich Offered us lots of money He's war criminal Sensei: Such a dilemma Is the money traceable If not problem solved LW#2: My boyfriend's a slob MIsses toilet makes big mess But I still like him Sensei: The Sensei is neat His marksmanship is Zen-like What's your phone number LW#3: My niece has ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by HaikuSensei on August 6, 2009
I believe I have a stalker
Dear Prudence, I've never asked you for advice before... But, here it goes. I am part of a profile website, and this fellow I thought was nice, decided to contact me through the site's mailing service. We had a few conversations and decided to talk a little bit, then for about two months I wasn't on the website because I had college to attend to ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by yelluca91 on August 6, 2009
HaikuSensei Speaks
LW #1: Is my husband gay Found gay porn and Viagra Now what should I do Sensei: Husband may be gay Or bi or confused who cares Dump his ass right now LW#2: Friend's wife was bleeding Covered furniture and floor Didn't say squat Sensei: Bloody all over Nobody said a damn thing Glad I'm not your friend LW#3: Used to cut ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by HaikuSensei on July 23, 2009
Prudie's terrible masturbation advice.
I have to say, that was some of the worst advice I've read by Prudie. As can be seen from this article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/03/when-sex-leaves-the-marriage/ and the thirty eight pages of comments it's inspired, people have vastly different sexual needs and expectations when it comes to frequency, duration, etc. One of the more ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by neomoderaterevolution on June 11, 2009

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