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Bintel Brief My husband is scrolling Instagram when he should be playing with our kids
Bintel says: Is this 2022 or 1952 — or Anatevka? Time for Dad to do his share
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Bintel Brief COVID destroyed their friendship. Is it worth making amends?
Our health isn't the only thing at stake in the pandemic. Relationships have been damaged, too
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Bintel Brief Help! I don’t know how to get my slovenly roommates to clean our apartment
It’s a tale as old as Talmud: sharing a house, and fighting over how to keep it clean
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Bintel Brief I’m afraid the news of my divorce — and new love — might kill my ailing father
Bintel advises: 'Honor thy father and mother.' And that means telling the truth
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Bintel Brief Am I a prude for wanting my roommate to cover up when my parents come over?
‘Living with other people means living with other people’s idiosyncrasies,' Bintel advises
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Bintel Brief I found a photo of my employee in blackface — 40 years ago. What should I do?
Bintel advises a CEO wondering whether four decades is long enough to forgive a grievous error
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Bintel Brief I’m dating a guy who earns much less than I do. Can it work?
Bintel advises a listener wondering whether to consider a life partner who cannot contribute financially to their partnership
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Bintel Brief Am I right to resent my careless relative for giving me COVID-19?
For the first time ever, our hosts do not advise talking to said relative. Instead, talk to yourself.
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