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Hey Prudence! My Ex’s Son’s Creepy Antics Led to Our Demise. Maybe I Should Warn the New Girlfriend.
For a new feature, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday only for Slate Plus members. Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column.
Dementia care: Are terms of endearment like 'sweetheart' comforting or condescending?
In the emotionally complex world of dementia care, communication is more than just what we say—it's how we say it. Terms of ...
My Wife Refuses to Let Our 8-Year-Old Learn a Normal Childhood Skill. This Is Getting Ridiculous.
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‘Unreal’ BBQ fast food chain owned by UK pub to open 10 new restaurants in 2025
Serving up burger stacks, steaks, and gooey mac and cheese, an American-inspired fast food chain branded ‘ unreal ’ is opening 10 new branches across the UK in 2025. The first Hickory’s Smokehouse ...