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  1. money talks
    What It’s Like to Teach Yoga Over Zoom“I’ve got all my stuff from Brooklyn in my childhood bedroom, and I’ve transformed the whole family room into a yoga space.”
    By Charlotte Cowles
  2. ask polly
    ‘My Future In-Laws Are Assholes!’Stop judging and take the risk of trying to understand them.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  3. ask a boss
    ‘I Deeply Dislike My Try-Hard Co-Worker’Your frustrations are not misplaced, but your response is actually hurting you.
    By Alison Green
  4. my two cents
    ‘My Boyfriend’s Roommate Is Asking Me for Rent Money’He didn’t sign up to have you there all the time, so it’s reasonable to ask. Here’s why you should say no.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  5. ask a boss
    How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You a JobI’ve read thousands of cover letters in my career. Here are all the elements of an actually good one.
    By Alison Green
  6. write it
    How These Writers Got a Literary AgentEight writers on finding the best person to represent their work.
    By the Cut
  7. write it
    How Professional Writers Deal With RejectionSeven writers talk about how they keep moving forward.
    By the Cut
  8. my two cents
    ‘Self Care Shouldn’t Be the End Goal’For Alisha Ramos, the founder of Girls Night In, recent success has been “a little bit uncomfortable.”
    By Charlotte Cowles
  9. write it
    What Drives Me to Write?I’ve been thinking more about how and why I want to express the things that feel so urgent.
    By Lydia Kiesling
  10. write it
    You Wrote It and Now You Know It SucksEight writers describe throwing out writing.
    By the Cut
  13. ask polly
    ‘I Feel Ashamed of Almost Everything’You need to learn how to be who you already are.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  14. write it
    So You Want to Write?Nine professional writers offer advice.
    By the Cut
  15. ask a boss
    ‘Should I Give Up on My Dysfunctional Workplace?’It’ll be hard to convince your bosses to fix your work culture. That’s because they’re the ones who need to change.
    By Alison Green
  16. write it
    Writing Probably Won’t Pay the BillsSix professional writers talk finances.
    By the Cut
  17. my two cents
    How Do I Get My Landlord to Lower My Rent?We’re barreling toward a national housing crisis. Get ready to negotiate.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  18. ?!?!?!
    Would You Rather Sweat Milk or Sneeze Glitter?Plus 9 other challenging Would You Rather prompts.
    By Claire Lampen
  19. ask a boss
    Is It Okay to Lie Just a Little Bit on My Résumé?This is a terrible idea, and could easily torpedo a job offer.
    By Alison Green
  20. my two cents
    How to Recover From Losing EverythingTiffany “the Budgetnista” Aliche on digging yourself out of debt.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  21. ask polly
    ‘Is an Open Relationship With My Ex a Bad Idea?’You have to trust your gut.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  22. ask a boss
    ‘My Stressful Job Is Giving Me Panic Attacks, But I Feel Guilty Leaving’If you wait for an easy time to go, you could be waiting years.
    By Alison Green
  25. my two cents
    ‘I’m Sick of Living With My Boyfriend’s Parents to Save Money’You have to separate your financial quandary from your relationship quandary.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  26. ask a boss
    ‘My Manager’s Venting Is Stressing Me Out’He is asking for emotional labor from you that he doesn’t have the right to expect.
    By Alison Green
  27. my two cents
    ‘I Lost My Job, and My Debt Is Spiraling Out of Control’Start looking for new work. Pretty much anything will be better than trying to live off of $250 a week in New York.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  28. ask polly
    ‘My Boyfriend Bugs the Hell Out of Me!’It’s time to step away from fear and shame.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  29. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Knows I’m Trying to Leave and Won’t Stop Asking About It’He didn’t need to know you were job searching at all!
    By Alison Green
  30. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Won’t Give Me Any Direction’You’re stuck guessing, and then you’re both frustrated when your guess turns out to be wrong.
    By Alison Green
  31. my two cents
    How to Make Your Donations CountWhen everything feels so urgent, it’s tough to decide where your money should go.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  32. ask polly
    ‘I’m Sure My Boyfriend Is Secretly in Love With His Co-worker’It sounds like you’re the one who’s obsessed with this woman.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  33. ask a boss
    ‘My Company’s Reopening Plan Is a Complete Disaster’Unionize. Seriously.
    By Alison Green
  34. ask a boss
    Should I Wear a Mask During My Job Interview?Err on the side of caution, and be wary of any employer that penalizes you for taking your health seriously.
    By Alison Green
  37. love these days
    The Art of Flirting (Over Text)On openers, emojis, and general etiquette.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  38. my two cents
    How to Cope With Being Broke, Angry, and AshamedLessons from a financial therapist.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  39. documentary
    This 107-Year-Old Viral-Star Grandma Has Some Advice for YouIn her second century, Louise “Nonnie” Bonito is still making meatballs and refusing to dwell on the negative.
    As told to Lisa Addario
  40. love these days
    25 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch NowFrom To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
    By the Cut
  41. ask polly
    ‘My Ex Keeps Emailing Me and I Hate It!’Ask yourself why you’re unsettled by his affection.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  42. ask a boss
     8 Ways to Nail Your Virtual InterviewStep one: Pants. Wear them.
    By Alison Green
  43. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Keeps Pressuring Me to Stop Working from Home’Some managers assume that their trustworthy employees will suddenly transform into slackers if no one’s watching them. It’s insulting.
    By Alison Green
  44. my two cents
    ‘Might as Well Use This Time to Get a Divorce’Some couples are fixing up their homes. Others are prepping their papers.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  45. advice
    The Hottest Thing a Man Can DoIs wear a face mask.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  46. ask polly
    ‘Why Do My Friendships Always Fade Away?’You have to learn to ask your friends for what you want from them.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  49. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Wants to Cut My Hours But Keep My Workload’Do what you can. It isn’t your responsibility to get everything done.
    By Alison Green
  50. my two cents
    How Do I Shop Ethically?There’s no foolproof way to do it, but here are a few things you should think about.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  51. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Is Smothering the Hell Out of Me’Ma’am — I am sheltering in place. Please stop asking if I did anything fun last night.
    By Alison Green
  52. my two cents
    ‘I Hate My Job! Do I Have to Suck It Up Until the Economy Recovers?’You shouldn’t have to torture yourself for a paycheck, but you do need to make a lot of plans.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  53. ask polly
    ‘I Feel Ugly and Lonely and I Don’t Know How to Change’It’s time to abandon your old tricks and feel your way forward.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  54. ask a boss
    ‘Should I Ask an Employee to Dress Better for Video Calls?’ Truly, who cares?
    By Alison Green
  55. self
    A Beginner’s Guide to Tarot CardsEverything you need to know to get started reading the cards.
    By the Cut
  56. my two cents
    ‘I Want to Support Businesses in Need — But Can I Afford It?’I’d like to give what I can, but my own situation isn’t very stable. How much is reasonable?
    By Charlotte Cowles
  57. hairy situations
    Why Can’t I Bleach My Own Hair?A stylist explains.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  58. ask a boss
    ‘I Feel So Guilty About Laying Off My Staff’You can ensure they are handled with empathy and compassion rather than soullessly.
    By Alison Green
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