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  1. ask polly
    ‘Why Am I Still So Angry at My Former Bully?’Rage is often a sign that you’re not treating yourself with enough care.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  2. ask a boss
    ‘Is It a Bad Idea to Work at the Same Company As My Boyfriend?’You have to commit to keeping any issues in the relationship out of the office.
    By Alison Green
  3. ask polly
    ‘Should I Give Up on Trying to Make My Family Accept Me?’You’re still in denial about what they can and can’t give you.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  4. ask a boss
    How to Be a Good InterviewerYou need to know what qualifications you’re looking for, and how to assess them.
    By Alison Green
  5. culture
    The French Girl’s Guide to DisneylandLet your hair air dry, wear a red lip, and take LSD.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  6. ask polly
    ‘My Fear of Climate Change Is Eroding My Sanity!’There are small things you can do to align yourself with your values.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  7. ask a boss
    ‘Is It Just Me, or Was This Job Interview Full of Red Flags?’The reality is that job hunting is aggravating.
    By Alison Green
  8. my two cents
    ‘My Rich Friend Always Pays for Me. Is Our Friendship Doomed?’Her buying you stuff shouldn’t be a central part of your friendship.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  9. ask polly
    ‘I’m Paralyzed by Anxiety About Climate Change!’You can believe that the fight is hopeless and still fight.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  10. ask polly
    ‘I’m Constantly Worried My Boyfriend Will Leave Me!’When you feel insatiable, you need to cultivate compassion for yourself.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  13. ask a boss
    ‘I’m My Boss’s Favorite, and It Sucks!’It’s not cool for your boss to complain to you about a co-worker.
    By Alison Green
  14. my two cents
    ‘I Spent So Much Money on My Wedding, and Now I Can’t Stop!’Wedding price tags get so distorted that it’s easy to forget what’s reasonable (or just stop caring).
    By Charlotte Cowles
  15. ask polly
    Ask Polly: ‘I Want Kids, But My Boyfriend Isn’t Ready!’You need to find the guts to stand up for your future.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  16. ask a boss
    ‘I Keep Getting Rejected for Jobs I’m Perfect For!’There are lots of reasons why qualified candidates get turned down.
    By Alison Green
  17. ask polly
    Ask Polly: ‘My Kid Is Nonbinary, and I Can’t Get Over It’You need to recognize how thoughtful your child is.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  18. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Wants to Change My Job, and I’m Not Happy About It!’It’s okay to push back, especially when you feel this strongly.
    By Alison Green
  19. my two cents
    ‘I’m Finally Making Money, But It Doesn’t Feel Great’You should spend some time rethinking your priorities now that you have money to spend on them.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  20. ask polly
    Ask Polly: ‘I’m So Indecisive About Everything!’Throw all of your selves and contradictions on the table, and see what works.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  21. ask a boss
    ‘My Co-worker Keeps Fighting With Her Husband in Our Shared Office!’When you share work space, you have to be thoughtful about how your personal life affects others.
    By Alison Green
  22. ask polly
    ‘I Can’t Stop Oversharing!’Recognize when it’s caused by an anxious need to please others.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  25. ask a boss
    How Much Severance Pay Am I Entitled To?Everything you need to know to negotiate the stressful world of severance pay.
    By Alison Green
  26. ask polly
    ‘I Can’t Speak to Anyone!’Talking is easy when you trust yourself.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  27. my two cents
    How to Trick Yourself Into Shopping LessThe key is to make spending money a little more painful.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  28. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Lectured Me About Arriving On Time and I’m Furious!’When you’re working overtime, it can be tone deaf for your employer to nickel and dime you about what time you’re getting in.
    By Alison Green
  29. ask polly
    Ask Polly: My In-Laws Are Careless About My Deadly Food Allergy!Sometimes there’s nothing you can do but keep your distance.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  30. ask a boss
    How to Give Constructive Criticism Without Making It AwkwardIf it’s done well, giving feedback at work doesn’t have to be unpleasant.
    By Alison Green
  31. my two cents
    ‘Should I Just Give Up on Saving Money?’Cut yourself some slack.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  32. ask polly
    ‘Do I Self-Sabotage When It Comes to Dating?’You need to figure out what appeals to you, and why.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  33. ask a boss
    ‘I Feel Awful About Giving a Bad Performance Review!’If you’re doing your job well, sooner or later someone isn’t going to like you.
    By Alison Green
  34. 2020 elections
    Stop Running for President and Enjoy SummerDrop out now and go to the beach, why not.
    By Kelly Conaboy
  37. advice
    How to Have a Happy MarriageRemember that you chose to love this person.
    By Alexia LaFata
  38. my two cents
    ‘How Am I Supposed to Choose a Credit Card?’You want a card that you’ll have for a long time.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  39. ask polly
    ‘I Hate Dating Apps So Much!’Never do anything that feels like a waste of time.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  40. ask a boss
    How to Answer ‘Why Are You Interested in This Position?’ in a Job InterviewThis is usually one of the first questions asked in an interview, and you shouldn’t wing your answer.
    By Alison Green
  41. ask polly
    ‘I Want to Be Single, But I’m Miserable Without Sex!’Sex cannot save you, but love and words and showing up and listening can.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  42. ask a boss
    ‘I Have Zero Motivation to Do My Job’Ultimately, it all comes down to who you want to be professionally.
    By Alison Green
  43. my two cents
    ‘Is It a Bad Idea to Borrow $1K From My Friend?’Make sure you’ve truly exhausted your other options.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  44. ask polly
    Ask Polly: ‘I Don’t Trust My Friends!’Your belief system is making you paranoid.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  45. ask a boss
    What to Do If You Were Just Laid OffThere are steps you can take to decrease the amount of time you’re likely to be out of work.
    By Alison Green
  46. my two cents
    ‘Can I Still Charge My Boyfriend Rent Once We’re Married?’If you’re only focused on what’s “fair,” you’re going to run into trouble.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  49. ask polly
    ‘Am I Too Romantic About True Love?’Don’t change your entire belief system just because you’re afraid of seeming naïve.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  50. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Is Insecure and Petty!’Even if she never turns on you, you still can’t trust her.
    By Alison Green
  51. ask polly
    Ask Polly: ‘How Do I Stop Being an Asshole?’First you need to face your callousness toward yourself.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  52. ask a boss
    How to Write an Out-of-Office MessageToo many people share too much information.
    By Alison Green
  53. ask polly
    ‘My Friendships Make Me Sad’Can you trust your instincts when it comes to friends?
    By Heather Havrilesky
  54. ask a boss
    How to Shut Down Gossip at WorkIt helps to decide if the rumors are helpful or harmful.
    By Alison Green
  55. ask polly
    ‘Men Always Disappoint Me!’You have to learn to use your voice.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  56. ask a boss
    How to Ask for More Vacation TimeThis is (a) something people do, and (b) a request that’s often granted.
    By Alison Green
  57. my two cents
    The Case For Having Tightwad FriendsThere’s an upside to feeling like you spend too much.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  58. ask polly
    ‘I Regret My College Social Life’Purge that concern from your mind once and for all.
    By Heather Havrilesky
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