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Be Expensive
I recently started up a photography business and announced on social media that I'm taking clients. Several friends reached out to me for bookings, but they insist tha...
Jenn I Love You
A large group of my friends and I rented an Airbnb, and the host requested that we please do this one tedious and smelly cleaning chore before we left, "if [we] can." ...
Let Me in Your Freakin' Van
So I just turned 30, and I still can't drive. What's the best way to explain this to my friends? Is it weird and bothersome that I always need a ride?
Lie to Kevin
My friend asked me to look over his novel, and I have some Opinions about it. Is it possible to be critical of his work and also preserve the friendship?
No Saving This Friendship
My friend and I were very close in grad school, but drifted apart after we graduated six years ago. Because we've been out of touch, I was surprised to be invited to h...
Bad Faith Contrarian
My friend has discovered White Liberal Youtube, and it's pushing all of his friends away, including me! He believes his newfound opinions are correct because he's "thi...
Pre-grets
I took a semester off from undergrad to be with my family during a difficult time. Now, all my friends are graduating. I feel like I'm about to lose them, and it's all...
Inconsiderate Doofuses
I have religious dietary restrictions, and some of my friends have been pretty crappy about it. How should I handle being the odd one out in a social group?
Fun Looks Different
Is it okay for friends to shift away when we aren’t in the same classes? I have been friends with these people for a few years, but now we don't see each other as much...
Keep it Fresh in the Bedroom
Two people in my friend group had a big fight after years of tension. One wants to make up, and the other doesn’t want to have any contact. What should I do here?
Just Some Freakin’ Guy
I'm fixated on one friend who doesn't seem as invested as I am. In fact, I find myself obsessing about our level of communication. I feel caught in this loop of waiti...
Brand New Baby Bi
I've realized that I’m bisexual. I am intensely afraid that if I come out, my friends will suspect that I had crushes on them.
Friendship Scones
I broke up with my ex, but we're amicable, and still living together. My friends don't get our situation. How can I make them understand it's all good?
Thawing After The Deep Freeze
So I... didn't really keep in touch with my friends. For the last year. Much at all. Are they going to pissed at me when I reach out?
Any Trash Animal Will Do
A friend from work recently moved into the area. She's lonely, and she's latching onto me. What can I do to help her NOT rely on me for social interaction?
Thighs on the Internet
How can I politely exclude a friend from a group hangout without harming our individual relationship?
Clarify, Reassure, and Move on
One of my friends is just way too sensitive lately. I like to joke a lot, and she feels like everything I say is aimed toward her. How do I tell her in a nice way, not...
You're a Billy Zane
I'm leaving a toxic roommate situation that has left me deeply wounded and hurting. How do I communicate my needs to my next roomie as clearly as possible?
Happy Hour, Am I Right??
I like to keep my social life and work life separate, but my coworkers are overwhelming me with their friendship. How can I politely convince them to leave me alone?
General Advice from the Elderly
A rad teen listener asks: My friend keeps dumping her emotions on me. How can I help her get the care she needs?
Fuckboy Book Club
Dear Friendshipping: my book club sucks these days.
Eggs, Eggs in a Basket
Extroverts in the pandemic. Much like dark matter, our calculations suggest that they must exist, but we've had no hard evidence or firsthand accounts... UNTIL NOW. Ou...
The No Meme Zone
There are few things more frustrating than attempting to take an Internet Cleanse... only to be continuously derailed by memes from your pals. This week, we'll discuss...
What Your Screams Mean
Tale as old as balls: All of your friends really love doing ONE THING together, and it's the ONE THING that you simply do not want to do. Today's asker is tired of pla...
Every DnD Group has a Dave
No matter how cool you may be (and we're pretty sure you're super cool), every human being in history has experienced rejection. This week, our asker wonders if it's w...
Ideally We’ll End Up in Hobbit Holes
Today’s asker brings extremely relatable content: How can I be in touch with my friends, without actually expending the energy to have a conversation? We’ll discuss le...
Every Damn Day, I am Fucking Up
I haven't heard from my friend in a long time. Like: a lonnnng time. Are we still friends? This week, we discuss how equally valid all of the following options are: gi...
The One who Looks Gayer
We're not gonna mince words here. The asker's two best friends became best friends themselves, stopped talking to the asker, and moved in together. Allow us to be the ...
Don't Let Your Friends Be Your Guitar
How do I maintain friendships if I have a very, very limited social battery? This week we discuss how to keep yourself charged while still putting in the work and bein...
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