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On fun-sized advice

What is the cure to narcissism?Empathy.What does intimate sex look like?Intimate sex doesn’t look. It feels.Why is this the time of year that old flames come out of the woodwork? And why is it never...

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On more fun-sized advice

What’s your biggest dealbreaker in dating?Stupid.What do you eat?My diet is an oxymoron best summed up through the idea of farm-to-table Doritos Locos Tacos.What does it mean when a guy says that he...

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On an escort's integrity

Hi! Firstly, I’m a huge fan and faithful reader. I’m hoping you can help me with a slightly odd moral dilemma…I’m an escort and recently saw a very wealthy client who is easily the the most unabashed...

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On a creep

Why are people so suspicious of my spontaneous generosity? I seriously have mastered the art of generosity as far as I can tell. Zero strings. People are so suspicious. I am trying so hard to ghandi...

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On fun-sized advice

Do you feel weird fucking people less intelligent than you?Not really, but then again, I don’t have much of a choice.Why do I lose interest in guys after having sex with them?You aren’t really...

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On missing the point

Why is it cool when Beyoncé calls her man daddy but grounds for the asker to break up?Okay, numnard. Let me explain that scenario using small words so you’ll understand:Man asks woman to do something...

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On pronoun police

"Can you ever be friends with your boss? Sure you can, but never forget that in his role as your boss he is not your friend."Interesting that you chose a masculine pronoun there for a question in which...

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On saturday morning cartoons

Why do people listen to you when you’re so full of shit? Anyone can just get the same shit you dole out by asking any random pretentious student at Barnard.Mmm. Here comes the hate. It’s so predictable...

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On cutting ties

I’m a lesbian. Woo. Yay rainbows and shit. I was raised in a really conservative, Southern Baptist family; yeah, that was fun. Anyway, I’m in a very serious relationship with my girlfriend, and we’re...

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On fun-sized advice

Is it always a bad idea to forgive a cheater?No, it’s actually a good idea to forgive a cheater, but that doesn’t mean forget, and that sure as hell doesn’t mean give back your trust.What do you think...

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On macklemore

I hate Macklemore. Isn’t a straight white man writing a hip-hop song about gay relationships the definition of exploitative?Sure, but here’s a thought experiment: How would your opinion of Macklemore...

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On the myth of a better financial position

My husband and I really want to start a family. I’m 30 and he’s 34. We have a combined annual income of around $110,000 but have debt of nearly $50,000. I’m scared that if we wait a couple of years...

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On a little perspective

I’m part of a fairly large Facebook group of improv friends. One friend suggested that we all go bowling sometime, which I thought was great. But then I got the idea to ask the entire group if the...

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On lesbian bed death

I’m stuck. My partner isn’t interested in sex and my libido is raging. Any activity we have is initiated by me and she’s not interested in being on the receiving end of any pleasure. Classic lesbian...

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On fun-sized advice

What’s the difference between reasons and excuses?Reasons establish causation. Excuses establish justification.Do you think Woody did it?Absolutely.I can’t sleep unless I’m completely toasted. I know...

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On girls

Why would u cancel the show Girls? It’s the only show on TV that’s relatable and body image isn’t everything for once.Are you fucking kidding me? Girls is terrible. The only theme is malignant...

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On woody

What makes you think Woody did it? There’s so much hate flying around the internet and a lot of misinformation, and I’m finding it really hard trying to figure out who’s more clear.Are you fucking...

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On breaking up in half an hour

I think I’m going to break up with my boyfriend after work. I have 20 minutes left at work and another 20 minute commute home. What am I doing? What am I doing? I keep thinking: Will you do it later or...

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On breaking up a half hour ago

I did it. I left work early and I did it. All the way up until I knocked on his door, I didn’t think I would. I still care about him. But I wasn’t happy. The worst part was that he was still so kind to...

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On the sochi olympics

Where do you stand on the matter about watching the Sochi Olympics vs. Not wanting to support the anti-LGBT Russian state?Putin is a monster, Sochi is a mess, and there’s always a reason to condemn...

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