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  1. personal finance
    ‘What I Did With My Personal-Injury Settlement’Three people on how the money affected their lives.
  2. advice
    ‘Help! My Son’s Friend Doesn’t Know How to Use the Bathroom’If you need a crime-scene squad for post-playdate cleanup, you need to talk to his parents.
  3. career
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    ‘I Can’t Keep Up at Work’Alison Green responds to two readers: one who feels like the weakest link on her team and another who doesn’t but is treated as though she is.
  4. personal finance
    How to Save Money on Summer TravelIt’s expensive out there! But you can still take a trip without paying for it all year.
  5. parenting
    The Transgender Family Handbook144 specific suggestions for how to be a supportive parent to your trans kid, according to trans young people and their loved ones.
  6. love these days
    25 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch NowFrom To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before to Love Actually.
  7. advice
    ‘I Don’t Want My Straight Friends at Pride’Ah, yes, Pride season — a time for us to come together as a community and argue about “spaces” and who or what is acceptable in them.
  8. personal finance
    What It’s Like to Not Buy New Clothes for 7 YearsThree women who have done long-term shopping bans share their advice.
  9. advice
    ‘Should I Warn My Family About the Sex Scenes in My Book?’Trust me: You might want to say something.
  10. personal finance
    Now Prices Are Going … Down?Retailers including Walgreens and Target are finally cutting prices. But why now?
  11. advice
    ‘A Pop Star Is Ruining My Friendship. What Do I Do?’It’ll take some work, but it is possible to be in a mixed friendship (half-stan, half-functioning adult).
  12. personal finance
    The Hack for Saving Money That Doesn’t SuckWhat’s on your “approved shopping list” this summer?
  13. advice
    ‘Why Won’t My Boyfriend of Three Years Introduce Me to His Friends?’This is what we in the advice-column business are forced to call a Red Flag.
  14. career
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    How to Shut Down Gossip at WorkIt helps to decide if the rumors are helpful or harmful.
  15. advice
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    80 Questions for Couples to Get to Know Each Other BetterBecause it’s always a good time to get closer.
  16. personal finance
    Do You Shop More When You’re Stressed?You’re doom spending. Here’s how to stop.
  17. advice
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    What Is Post-Sex Aftercare, and Why Should We All Be Practicing It?The bottom line: It’s doing whatever it takes for you and your partner to feel safe, attended to, and comfortable after intercourse. Here’s how.
  18. personal finance
    The Bridesmaids Going Into Debt for Their Friends’ Weddings“She just booked it and sent everyone Venmo requests for $1,000.”
  19. advice
    ‘Should I Tell the Teacher That Boys Are Googling ‘Boobs’ in Class?’Since he told you this in confidence, you’ll need to weigh your options carefully.
  20. career
    Everything You Need to Know About Maternity Leave in the U.S.Understanding how it works, what your employer is required to offer, and more.
  21. esther calling
    ‘Why Is My Husband So Boring?’The better question is, as Esther Perel tells this week’s caller, why do you see that as a problem?
  22. personal finance
    ‘How Can I Be Financially Secure As a Freelancer?’You need a plan and some patience.
  23. advice
    ‘Help! Our DEI Trainer Won’t Stop Talking About Kink’You need to band together with your colleagues to demand something better.
  24. advice
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    How to Take a NudeWith the help of experts and amateurs alike, we walk you through how to take the best nudes of your life — and protect yourself when taking them.
  25. career
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    ‘When Should I Tell My Interviewer That I’m Pregnant?’You’re not obligated, legally or ethically, to disclose a pregnancy during the hiring process.
  26. advice
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    A Guide to the Art of Flirting (Over Text)On openers, emojis, and general etiquette.
  27. personal finance
    When You’re Laid Off But Still Have to Go to WorkThree women on continuing to do their jobs even after they lost them.
  28. advice
    trouble and strife
    How I Learned to Accept an Apology From a FriendMost of us just smile and say it’s okay, even when it’s not.
  29. esther calling
    ‘Why Do I Panic and Break Up As Soon As the Honeymoon Phase Is Over?’Because you learned from your parents to bolt as soon as things get hard, Esther Perel tells this week’s “Esther Calling” listener.
  30. advice
    Anonymous Hands Perform A Domino Trick
    70 Things to Do When You’re Stuck at Home and BoredAn abundance of ways to entertain yourself — and help you stay sane — from cooking to painting.
  31. advice
    ‘Can I Get Over My Debilitating Social Anxiety?’Forget the high stakes you’re imposing and try to focus on how nice it is simply to be in contact with another human being.
  32. personal finance
    What It’s Like to Plan Vacations for BillionairesA travel agent for the ultrawealthy on hacking restaurant reservations, getting last-minute tickets, and why yachts are the new hotels.
  33. advice
    ‘My Boyfriend Still Shares a Bed With His Ex!’I’m going to tell you what your friends and therapist won’t.
  34. career
    How to Write a Thank-You Email After a Job Interview: Examples, Dos, and Don’tsYou’re not actually thanking your interviewer; you’re continuing the conversation and strengthening the impression you made.
  35. personal finance
    When Is a Side Hustle Actually Worth It?Tips for finding an online side gig that makes money without taking over your life.
  36. personal finance
    ‘My Friend Is in Financial Trouble. How Should I Help Her?’Just because your friend needs money doesn’t mean she wants it from you.
  37. advice
    ‘How Do I Find Child Care Without Losing My Mind?’The system needs to change, and while it’s our responsibility to work to change it, we don’t need to feel bad about ourselves in the process.
  38. career
    10 Impressive Questions to Ask in a Job InterviewTo show employers you’re exceptional and to find out if it’s the right job for you.
  39. advice
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    How to Break Up With Someone in the Kindest Possible WayA relationship therapist and a social worker offer 16 tips for how to prepare for and initiate a breakup, and how to move on.
  40. advice
    Woman using phone late at night in bed. Person looking at text messages with cell in dark home. Hipster online dating or texting with smartphone. Sexting or cheating concept.
    The Ultimate Guide to SextingFour sex experts share their advice for knocking your sexts out of the park.
  41. explainer
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    A Beginner’s Guide to Tarot CardsEverything you need to know to get started reading.
  42. advice
    ‘Am I Too Online?’I’m sorry to report that this is one of those “if you have to ask” questions.
  43. personal finance
    ‘How I Paid Off $36,000 in Credit Card Debt’Brittney Reynolds built a TikTok following around one of the hardest years of her life.
  44. advice
    ‘How Should I Handle My Co-worker’s Unhinged Rants?’Unless you work at some kind of serious law firm, you can probably just get real with them.
  45. career
    How to Ask for More Vacation TimeKnow that this is (a) a normal thing people do, and (b) a request that’s often granted.
  46. relationships
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    How to Get Over SomeoneSome practical advice from the experts.
  47. advice
    ‘Help! I Suck at First Dates’Make an earnest attempt to get to know each other. That involves a lot of listening.
  48. personal finance
    It’s Time to Try a New Budgeting AppHere are five to consider after the most popular one, Mint, shuts down next week.
  49. advice
    Depressed woman lying on the bed at home.
    How to Get Over a BreakupBlock your ex, and more tips from anonymous New Yorkers.
  50. advice
    A couple have a serious talk on a rattan chair
    A Long List of Questions to Deepen Your RelationshipWhy not get to know your partner a little better? Here are 120 ideas for what to ask.
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