On the rage of the average joe
What do you think of the Christopher Dorner Manifesto that was released a few days ago in which he states his reasons in clear, precise terms, why he’s going on “asymetrical, unconventional warfare”...
View ArticleOn a very elaborate suicide
Your stance on Christopher Dorner’s manifesto is relieving to hear - it is unsettling to listen to those dubbing him an “antihero”. On the other hand, what do you think about the way the police force...
View ArticleOn where your relationship is going
When is/are the right time/s to ask where the relationship is going? How do I know whether I’m only adding unnecessary pressure to a good thing by asking?“Where is this relationship going?” is a...
View ArticleOn fun-sized advice
I emotionally manipulate people. Say the words to make me stop.Expecto PatronumDo you believe in the antichrist?Bitch, please.I’m about to get “WWCTD” tattooed right on the front of my right wrist. As...
View ArticleOn your mom's issues
I am seventeen and lost my virginity a few months ago, when I was still sixteen. I lost it to my boyfriend, who I love very much and have not regretted it at all since it happened. Of course, I didn’t...
View ArticleOn winning
Dear Coquette,How does one win the internets? Or, better yet, the game of life?Thank you in advance,Anonymous 38 year old man-childDear Man-Child,Death is the only game, and one day you will lose.Thank...
View ArticleOn the secret
What do you think of The Secret? The Law of Attraction?I think it’s a ridiculous pseudo-philosophy that fills a certain existential void for a particularly shallow-minded and materialistic set of...
View ArticleOn the law of attraction
What we call the Law of Attraction is just a name to describe cause and effect (for every action there is a reaction). In quantum physics this is referred to as the ‘observer effect’ and is well...
View ArticleOn existential horror
Curious, Coquette! In the horror film 30 Days of Night, the heroine, confronted by a creature clearly bent on her eventual destruction, whimpers, “God! Please….” The creature pauses, stares at her, and...
View ArticleOn being a martyr
I’m just gonna be blunt and say this: my boyfriend is suicidal, and I’m probably a selfish bitch disguised as a girl trying to protect her own heart. I worry that he’ll break up with me because when...
View ArticleOn innocence
I have been with my boyfriend for a little less than two months now. We are both freshmen in college and for both of us, this is our very first relationship.When I am with him the thought of having sex...
View ArticleOn a major life decision
Awhile ago you wrote about “a certain kind of life”. We’re both 24. We have been together for 5 years, lived together for 3. I love him, and he loves me, and we make each other happy. We go on...
View ArticleOn putting a ring on it
“Is there even a ring on your finger?” Are you suggesting that commitment be solely dictated by a diamond? Or that marriage is an important goal in a relationship? This is an honest question, because I...
View ArticleOn fun-sized advice
What’s the best way to embrace becoming newly single?A brief period of self-assessment that doesn’t become self-absorption.What is a socially acceptable amount of people to sleep with before you get...
View ArticleOn an asshole
I’m lonely. I’m in my mid-twenties and I’m surrounded by very positive feedback. I’ve earned it, since I’m a workaholic, I seek perfection in every aspect of my life, from diet and exercise to my...
View ArticleOn homophones
omg, you spelt mantle incorrectly! you ARE human! I thought maybe you were a clever AI because your intelligence seems so alien in my world.I hate to break it to you, but the “mantle” is the geological...
View ArticleOn a tough choice
I am 22, just out of college, in a low-paying job and a long-term relationship, and I just found out I’m pregnant. I’m not ready for kids, but I know he’s wildly anti-abortion and even anti-putting...
View ArticleOn prying family
My family likes to talk about relationships. I don’t. I believe it’s none of their business who I’m dating, but now, I dread any family lunch because by avoiding their relationship questions, I’m...
View ArticleOn the oldest profession
I’m seriously considering becoming a “sugar baby.” I’m a college student, just got fired from a poorly paid job and ended a relationship with an older guy. Honestly it would be nice to go on dates with...
View ArticleOn getting bitch-slapped by a lacrosse player
I’m 17 and 2 weeks ago my boyfriend of three years hit me. We were fighting, which rarely happens, and he was drunk. It was the first time he’s ever been remotely aggressive. But it happened and it...
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