I receive the same message from my aunt every year on the first of October. Then I have to convey the bad news.
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I receive the same message from my aunt every year on the first of October. Then I have to convey the bad news.

Slate • • technology

Key Points:

  • A woman receives annual birthday wishes on the wrong date from her aunt-in-law, who insists the date is correct based on a wedding slideshow, causing ongoing frustration and family tension.
  • Prudence suggests understanding the aunt’s possible memory issues or quirks and recommends responding with lightheartedness to reduce conflict if the relationship is not close.
  • A woman in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend, who may move to India to join his family business, seeks advice on maintaining the relationship amid uncertainty.
  • Prudence advises open communication about their future plans and long-distance logistics, warning that without mutual commitment, holding on might lead to personal loss.
  • A 30-year-old virgin woman wonders if she must disclose her virginity when entering a relationship; Prudence encourages openness when emotional intimacy develops but emphasizes it is ultimately her choice.

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