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  1. my two cents
    What If You Already Have ‘Enough’ Money?Author Manisha Thakor questions the relationship between money, time, and happiness.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  2. recommendations
    How to Stay Entertained While Hollywood Strikes You probably won’t be watching much new TV for a while. Here’s what you can do instead.
    By the Cut
  3. ¡hola papi!
    ‘Why Am I Dreaming About Sex With a Man When I’m a Lesbian?’The something at the root of a dream is very rarely the most literal interpretation of what happens in it. It’s your dating anxiety talking.
    By J.P. Brammer
  4. my two cents
    ‘What Happens If I Just Never Pay My Credit-Card Bill?’No one would endorse this plan. But you do have some options.
    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. ¡hola papi!
    ‘My Boyfriend Dumped Me Out of the Blue’Whether you like it or not, time will dull the ache. People can and do come out the other side of this situation all the time.
    By J.P. Brammer
  7. my two cents
    ‘My Friend Stays With Us All the Time. Can We Charge Rent?’It’s fair to ask her to repay you somehow. But this will be a delicate conversation.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  8. esther calling
    ‘Is My Partner Gaslighting Me, or Am I Being Overly Sensitive?’Manipulation, scapegoating, coercion, and lying are all gaslighting tactics, says Esther Perel. This “Esther Calling” caller knows them all too well.
    By Esther Perel
  9. ¡hola papi!
    ‘What if My Partner Judges Me for Writing Smut?’He doesn’t have to read it or get super into the genre, but he does have to respect it, and respect you.
    By J.P. Brammer
  10. my two cents
    ‘I Got Into a Big Fight With a Friend About Money. What Now?’Actually, this fight was a good thing. To make repairs, ask questions and listen.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  11. ask a boss
    ‘I Just Found Out I’m Being Underpaid. Now What?’Even if you get a raise now, this is a company that’s much too comfortable paying you less than your work is worth.
    By Alison Green
  12. esther calling
    ‘I’m Losing My Best Friend to Her New Fiancé’Curiosity, Esther Perel says in this “Esther Calling,” about a friend’s life now is essential if a childhood friendship is to survive adulthood.
    By Esther Perel
  13. relationships
    Girls at a party
    60 Questions for Couples to Get to Know Each Other BetterBecause it’s always a good time to get closer.
    Hannah Jackson By Gretty Garcia
  14. ¡hola papi!
    ‘Can I Break Up With Him If There’s Nothing Really Wrong?’There’s little else for you to do but rip the Band-Aid off.
    By J.P. Brammer
  15. my two cents
    How to Save Money on Summer TravelIt’s expensive out there! But you can still take a trip without paying for it for the rest of the year.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  16. ¡hola papi!
    ‘I’m Only Into Guys Who Are Already in Relationships’I’m glad you were able to identify this problem before attempting a home-wrecking.
    By J.P. Brammer
  17. my two cents
    ‘I’m a Recovering Addict. Will I Ever Recover, Financially?’There’s a world of people ready to help you. Lean on them!
    By Charlotte Cowles
  18. ask a boss
    How to Ask for a RaiseBefore approaching your boss, here’s everything you should know.
    By Alison Green
  19. ¡hola papi!
    ‘I Hooked Up With My Ex. Now What?’I don’t think you need a particularly wise advice columnist to tell you that sleeping with your ex is a bad idea, right?
    By J.P. Brammer
  20. my two cents
    What Is ‘Cash Stuffing,’ and Should You Try It?Budgeting with cash — also known as the envelope method — is trendy again. Here’s how to make it work for you.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  21. advice
    ‘What Helped Me Through My Transition’Janet Mock, Emira D’Spain, and 13 others share the advice, wisdom, and support that guided them.
    As told to Tiana Randall
  22. parenting
    The Transgender Family Handbook144 specific suggestions, from trans young people and their loved ones, that parents may find helpful.
  23. ¡hola papi!
    ‘Two Years Later, I’m Not Over My Friend Breakup’If you can forgive them, do so. That doesn’t mean reaching out and trying to patch things up. It means finding peace with the way things are.
    By J.P. Brammer
  24. my two cents
    ‘I Think My Mom Is Getting Scammed’Her new friend might be harmless. But you won’t know unless you have some serious conversations about her finances.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  25. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Won’t Do Anything About My Slacker Co-worker’It can be liberating to acknowledge there’s nothing you can do to manage this problem.
    By Alison Green
  26. ¡hola papi!
    ‘I Have a Big Crush, But She Has a Girlfriend’It’s easy to romanticize trysts and chance encounters, but those do not a sturdy relationship make.
    By J.P. Brammer
  27. my two cents
    ‘How Do I Get Better at Money Without Overhauling My Life?’Your money should serve your life, not the other way around.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  28. ¡hola papi!
    ‘Was What I Had With My Ex Special?’It’s up to you to decide if you’re hurting and if something isn’t right.
    By J.P. Brammer
  29. my two cents
    ‘My Elderly Parents Refuse to Make a Will’Be respectful. A lot of people — especially older ones — hate talking about things they don’t understand.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  30. ask a boss
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    How to Write a Perfect Resignation LetterFor one, it’s not the place to air your grievances. For another, it shouldn’t be how your boss finds out you’re leaving.
    By Alison Green
  31. ¡hola papi!
    ‘I’m 30 and I’ve Never Had a Boyfriend’I can assure you that you’re not alone.
    By J.P. Brammer
  32. my two cents
    Erika Kullberg Reads the Fine PrintFrom broke law student to 20 million followers and a bank account to match.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  33. your next move
    ‘I’m Worried About Layoffs at My Company’There’s no sure way to avoid the chopping block, but you can position yourself strategically.
    By Kimberly Brown
  34. ¡hola papi!
    ‘How Do I Ask Him Out?’Express interest. Avoid desperation. That’s about it.
    By J.P. Brammer
  35. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Has Been Impossible to Work With Ever Since I Gave Notice’It’s almost a hallmark of poorly run companies that people are mistreated during their notice periods.
    By Alison Green
  36. ¡hola papi!
    ‘Am I a Helicopter Parent?’Sometimes, loving someone means letting them make their own mistakes.
    By J.P. Brammer
  37. my two cents
    ‘My Parents Would Be Horrified’What happens when you overspend on buy-now, pay-later platforms.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  38. your next move
    ‘I Had a Panic Attack at Work and I’m Embarrassed’While it’s easy to worry about what others are thinking, your energy is better spent determining what you need to manage your panic attacks.
    By Kimberly Brown
  39. ¡hola papi!
    ‘I’m the Weekend Boyfriend, But I Want More’Sit him down and tell him what you want. If you’re not on the same page, see if there’s a way to get there.
    By J.P. Brammer
  40. my two cents
    How to Survive a LayoffEven if you don’t see it coming.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  41. work
    How to Gracefully Decline a Job OfferIt’s completely okay for you to reject an employer, just as it’s normal for employers to turn down applicants.
    By Alison Green
  42. advice
    What to Do (and Not to Do) When Your Friend Has a NewbornForget sending a onesie.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  43. ¡hola papi!
    ‘Is It Ever Okay to Ask Someone Where They’re From?’People who are frequently othered in our culture will definitely know when you’re just trying to sniff out their ethnicity.
    By J.P. Brammer
  44. advice
    The Longevity Expert Who Wants You to Stay Young ForeverDr. Mark Hyman is reframing our concept of getting old.
    By Hannah Baxter
  45. advice
    How Not to Make It Worse When a Partner Is ImpotentFor starters, don’t take it personally.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  46. advice
    How Worried Should I Be About Chemical Sunscreen?It comes down to the word “chemical” itself.
    By Fiorella Valdesolo
  47. my two cents
    ‘I Got $300,000 in a Personal Injury Settlement. What Do I Do With It?’Find a financial planner you trust, and ignore everyone else.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  48. your next move
    ‘I’m Terrified of Making Even Tiny Mistakes at Work’While a certain level of work stress is normal, you need to ask for support if it’s affecting how you perform your job.
    By Kimberly Brown
  49. advice
    I’m Married, But Sometimes I Prefer Sleeping AloneWhat happened when I left behind the bed I share with my husband for the spare mattress.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  50. advice
    How Worried Should I Be About Hydroquinone?The skin-lightening ingredient is now available only with a prescription.
    By Fiorella Valdesolo
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