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How Do I Talk To My Family About Harry Potter?

How do you talk to your family about JK Rowling’s transphobia? And what to do about your poly kinky friend who seems bored by your monogamous life?

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Aug 1, 2025

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Should I Cut My Maternity Leave Short To Help My Coworkers?

Your wife thinks your maternity leave plan is “crazy.” Also, how to navigate potential imbalances in a slightly open relationship.

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Jul 25, 2025

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My Roommate’s Nudity Habit Is Weirding Me Out

Can you build healthy boundaries without body-shaming an unclothed roommate? Also can you teach a bad kisser to be a good kisser?

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Jul 18, 2025

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dating

Will Everyone Always Seem Second-Best to My Ex?

They checked every box, but now it’s over and nothing else seems to come close. Will it always be this way? Also, we help a reader decide if she should…

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Jul 11, 2025

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I’m Moving In With My Ex-Situationship (Wait, There’s More)

She’s dating your bestie, still flirts with you, and you’re all three moving in together?! Also, a reader wonders if she’s really a lesbian if all of her exes came…

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Jul 4, 2025

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love + sex

My Boyfriend Doesn’t Trust Me to Party at Pride This Year

You cheated on your boyfriend and now he’s asking you to stay home from Pride parties — is that fair? Also, how to navigate different types of political activism.

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Jun 27, 2025

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Should I Stick It Out at My Christian College?

You could graduate debt-free, or you could see what else is out there. Also, we help a nonbinary reader feel more supported in this binary world.

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Jun 20, 2025

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friendship

I Actually Don’t Need to Hear About Your Trans Allyship!

Your friends are on your side and they can’t wait to tell you about it! Also, we help a trans reader who’s nervous about international travel.

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Jun 13, 2025

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My Queer Friends Are Mean About How Skinny I Am

Is it ever ok to comment on another person’s body? Also, we help a reader with a loud late-night roommate.

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Jun 6, 2025

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life

What If I’m Totally Fine with the Space Between Us?

Your mom wants to braid friendship bracelets and you want to disappear into adulthood. Also, we help a reader embrace queer romance novels!

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May 30, 2025

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sex

Is There a Chill Way To Tell Your Girlfriend They Smell Bad?

This is a touchy subject! What should you say? When should you say it? Also, how to deal with body dysmorphia on video calls.

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May 23, 2025

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dating

Hold Up, Can My Friend Date My Ex?

She broke your heart and now she’s dating your friend and everyone says it’s 100% legal, like what the fuck. Also, we help a reader gently set some misophonia boundaries…

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May 16, 2025