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Dr. Susan vs. Dr. Laura: reverse the roles at your own risk

There is a pressing issue on all of our minds these days, and that is this: if daddy stays home with the kids, will it ruin everything? I’m glad Dr. Laura weighed in, since my husband stays home with our kid, and I should probably be prepared for just how much therapy she’s going to […]

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Dr. Susan vs. Dr. Laura: Surviving Infidelity

Another week, another interesting set of beliefs by Dr. Laura. This week, we actually sort of agree. In the big picture. But the devil is in the details, right? The topic: infidelity. This is taken from Dr. Laura’s blog, which I would advise staying away from in general unless you have a strong stomach.

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Dr. Laura vs. Dr. Susan: Can I Say No to Marital Sex?

Dr. Laura’s baaack! With a new YouTube video and more assholery. She’s…kidding, right? Except no, I don’t think she is.

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Dr. Susan vs. Dr. Laura: Can I Do Manly Things While My Husband is Away?

The following was taken from Dr. Laura’s website. Have questions you want somebody that isn’t Dr. Laura to answer? Ask me! The question: “My husband is going on vacation for 2 weeks and, as a surprise for him while he’s gone, I’m planning on having some work done to our home…fix the floor, remodel, trim the trees and […]

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Dr. Susan vs. Dr. Laura: Why can’t we go back to the good old days? AKA: Feminism causes date rape.

[Trigger warning for discussion of rape.] Do not click to open this unless you are prepared to get really, really angry. It’s bad, guys. The following was taken from Dr. Laura’s website. Have questions you want somebody that isn’t Dr. Laura to answer? Ask me! The question: “Should I have a conversation with my 29-year-old daughter regarding […]

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Ask Dr. Susan vs. Ask Dr. Laura: “I’m running out of Febreze. How do I convince my husband not to be smelly?”

Once again, I’m going to be tackling some advice that Dr. Laura has given (taken from transcripts on her website), and look at it from a different, less awful perspective. If you would like some similar not-awful advice, ask me! I am all-knowing. Except when I’m not. But mostly-knowing.

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Ask Dr. Laura vs. Ask Dr. Susan: it’s feminism that’s to blame for my kid’s bullying, right?

Once again, I’m going to be tackling some advice that Dr. Laura has given (taken from transcripts on her website), and look at it from a different, less awful perspective. If you would like some similar not-awful advice, ask me! I am all-knowing. Except when I’m not. But mostly-knowing. The question: “As a parent and a teacher […]

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Ask Dr. Susan vs. Ask Dr. Laura: If your husband won’t help you around the house, too bad! At least he’s a man.

Once again, I’m going to be tackling some advice that Dr. Laura has given (taken from transcripts on her website), and look at it from a different, less awful perspective. If you would like some similar not-awful advice, ask me! http://persephonemagazine.com/ask-us/ I am all-knowing. Except when I’m not. But mostly-knowing. The question: “I’m beginning to […]

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Ask Dr. Susan vs. Ask Dr. Laura ““ Anybody who doesn’t stay at home with their kids is evil. Let’s be sanctimonious together!

Once again, I’m going to be tackling some advice that Dr. Laura has given (taken from transcripts on her website), and look at it from a different, less awful perspective. If you would like some similar not-awful advice, ask me! I am all-knowing. Except when I’m not. But mostly-knowing. This week’s shame-fest: “Hi, Dr. Laura. I […]

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Dear Susan: “My ex-boss’s fiancee is doing him wrong. Should I spill the beans?”

Dear Susan, So I know this person, my ex-boss, who is getting married this summer. He would constantly talk about how his wedding would be the wedding of the century, blah blah. This was before I, along with a bunch of other people quit/got laid off because his company was hemorrhaging money and said boss […]

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Ask Susan: My Sister-in-Law Pulled Some STFU Parent Moves at Brunch. How Do I Stop It?

“Dear Susan,  At a brunch I held with a mixed group of ladies (about half and half single and married and only a couple with children), I had an interesting etiquette breach that I’d love to hear your opinions on. My sister-in-law brought her baby, whom I love since I’m baby’s aunt and all. So, […]

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Ask Dr. Susan vs. Ask Dr. Laura: “Please Help Me to Fix My Husband”

It’s like I joined the Witness Protection Program, except the exact opposite. Hi. I’m Susan. I used to go by Malyshka, which isn’t my real name, but I decided that doing so was dumb. So now I go by Susan, which IS my real name. Hi! You should still ask me stuff. This week, I’m […]