meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Slate Culture Feed

Dear Prudence: A Co-Worker I Dated is Spreading Rumors About Our Breakup. Help!

Slate Culture Feed

Slate Podcasts

Tv & Film, Arts, Music

4.22K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

In this episode, Candice Lim (co-host of Slate’s ICYMI) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about whether to reject invitations from friends with filthy homes, how to cope when everyone at the office thinks you're a cheater, and what to do when you suspect your ambitious partner is about to burn out…and you’re kind of happy about it. If you want more Dear Prudence, join Slate Plus, Slate’s membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members. Go to Slate.com/prudieplus to sign up. It’s just $15 for your first three months.  Podcast production by Se’era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Brandon Nix and Emily Charash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

If you've ever found blood in the bathroom sink after brushing, you're not alone.

0:05.0

One in three people suffer from bleeding gums, and it could be a sign of gum disease.

0:10.0

The good news is that Coursadil can help.

0:13.0

Coursadil complete protection toothpaste is specially formulated to help stop

0:17.0

bleeding gums by enhancing plaque removal.

0:20.0

You can find them at your nearest supermarket or high street pharmacy.

0:23.0

For more information, visit Coursadil.co.uk

0:31.0

Welcome to Dear Prudence.

0:33.0

I'm your prudence, Janay Desmond Harris.

0:36.0

Today, we're answering letters about whether to reject invitations from friends with filthy homes,

0:42.0

how to cope when everyone at the office thinks you're a cheater,

0:46.0

and what to do when you suspect your ambitious partner is about to burn out,

0:50.0

and you're secretly kind of excited about it in my opinion.

0:53.0

Here to help me out today is Candace Lim, the co-host of ICYMI Slates Podcast about Internet Culture.

0:59.0

She comes to Slate from NPR, where she was an assistant producer and pop culture happy hour.

1:04.0

Welcome to the show Candace.

1:06.0

Hi, I'm so glad to be here.

1:08.0

Thank you, thank you so much for joining me.

1:11.0

I can't wait to get started with the letters, but before we dig into them,

1:15.0

I want to ask you the traditional question, which is, you know,

1:18.0

you're never supposed to give advice unless asked.

1:20.0

That's kind of like a rule of our society, but I'm asking you to give advice on any topic you want.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Slate Podcasts, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Slate Podcasts and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.