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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
Abusive relationships can be emotional
Emotional abuse is another facet that people need to look at as well. I am in an emotionally abusive marriage. There is no physical violence, yet. But I am in therapy now, and plotting to get away before this happens. But it isn't an easy road....dependency is something you can't just leave behind. And beginning your life again at 50 with no one ...
Posted to XX Factor Extra by Ladyelaine on April 13, 2009
My Father had Exorcisms Performed on my Mother (Long Post)
I come out of a household of similar circumstances, and it's interesting how Prudie missed the context of this person's predicament. Her advice this week was uncharacteristically (secularly) righteous, and surprisingly wrongheaded, and failed to take into account the dependence issues that arise in families with bizarre religious beliefs, as ...
Posted to Dear Prudence by dunbain on November 22, 2008