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advice8 days ago•11 min saved

Slate's Dear Prudence Advises Reader to Ignore Aunt's 14-Year Birthday Error

A reader asked Slate's Dear Prudence column for advice after ignoring an aunt's incorrect birthday message for the 14th consecutive year. The aunt, who is married to the reader's relative, consistently sends birthday wishes on October 1, despite the reader's actual birthday being in March. The reader previously corrected the aunt, who claimed the error originated from a wedding slideshow, but the mistake persisted. This year, the reader ignored the message, leading to family complaints. Jenée Desmond-Harris advised the reader to view the behavior as a quirk rather than an insult and suggested sending a brief, polite response to maintain peace.

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#advice #conflict-resolution #dear-prudence

lifestyle10 days ago•10 min saved

Reader shares decade-long success story of ethical non-monogamy with a married couple

A Slate reader shares a personal account of maintaining a 'friends with benefits' arrangement with a woman and her husband for over a decade, arguing that such relationships are viable if boundaries are clear and romantic expectations are managed.

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#advice #ethical-non-monogamy #lifestyle

advice12 days ago•10 min saved

Slate Advice Columnists Urge Counseling Over Snooping in Trust Crisis

A reader’s husband, who suffers from severe health-related OCD, recently demanded STI testing after a work trip, leading her to suspect infidelity. Slate’s advice columnists advise against digital snooping and instead recommend couples counseling to address the breakdown in trust.

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#advice #dear-prudence #marriage

lifestyle1 month ago•3 min saved

Navigating Early Exclusivity: Slate Advice Column Addresses Dating App Pauses

A reader asks for advice after a man she met on dating apps paused his accounts following two dates. The couple had sex twice and texted daily, but the man’s declaration of exclusivity after the second encounter left the woman unsure how to respond. She felt awkward and changed the subject, leading to a pause in communication. The advice column suggests that while two dates may feel early for such a commitment, the man’s action signals strong interest. The recommended approach is to have an honest conversation about expectations and boundaries when they next meet, rather than avoiding the topic.

via Slate Magazine|

#dating #jessica-stoya #lifestyle

advice-and-relationships1 month ago•7 min saved

Stepdaughters’ Public Shaming of Stepmother’s Employer Highlights Marital Conflict Over Housing

A Slate advice column details a marital crisis where a husband’s promise to his adult daughters regarding a rental property led to public harassment of his wife. The wife, who owns a townhouse, was forced to confront her employer after her stepdaughters posted complaints online, exposing a deeper issue of the husband’s inability to set boundaries with his children.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice-and-relationships #family-conflict #housing-dispute

advice1 month ago•5 min saved

Slate advice columnist dismisses husband's complaint over unequal partner count at sex club

A reader asked Slate's 'How to Do It' column if her husband was being childish for complaining that she had sex with more people than he did at a sex club. Rich Juzwiak agreed, stating there is no 'cosmic order' requiring equal partner counts, and that the husband's grievance stems from entitlement rather than fairness.

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#advice #relationships #rich-juzwiak

lifestyle1 month ago•6 min saved

Slate’s Dear Prudence advises separating health needs from friend’s cleaning struggles

Slate’s advice column advises a reader with severe pet allergies to decline future stays at a friend’s home due to health risks, rather than confronting the friend about her cleaning habits.

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#advice #dear-prudence #friendship

advice2 months ago•4 min saved

Parenting Column: Why Blaming a Friend for a Child's Skateboard Injury Is Unreasonable

A Slate advice columnist addressed a reader's dispute with his wife over a minor injury sustained by their 6-year-old son. The son took a skateboard belonging to a 9-year-old friend without permission and fell on a steep driveway, resulting in scrapes. While the mother sought to ban the friend from visiting, the columnist argued that the child's independent action, not the friend's presence, caused the injury. The advice emphasized teaching the child about asking permission and using protective gear, rather than punishing the friend.

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#advice #child-safety #conflict-resolution

advice2 months ago•5 min saved

Slate advice column urges sibling to respect adult autonomy despite sexual safety concerns

A reader in their early 20s expressed concern about their sister’s recent hookup, citing the partner’s repeated attempts to reinitiate sex after the encounter ended. The sister, also in her early 20s, reported the encounter as consensual and fun, though she was resistant to taking a pregnancy test or getting tested for sexually transmitted infections. The reader, who practices safer sex themselves, provided condoms but worried about the partner’s behavior. Slate’s advice columnist Jessica Stoya advised the reader to stop pushing the issue, emphasizing that the sister is an adult with the right to make her own choices. Stoya warned that overbearing behavior could alienate the sister, preventing her from seeking help in the future. The columnist suggested the reader process their anxiety by discussing it with other parents rather than continuing to pressure their sibling.

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#advice #autonomy #consent

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Slate: Every Electric Truck CouldBe Profitable by Selling Extras

Slate’s CEO says every barebones electric pickup will be gross margin positive, driven by a pricing model that charges for options usually included by competitors. After the federal EV tax rebate ended, base price rose to $24,950 before destination, positioning Slate’s truck as cheaper than many sedans but pricier than some crossovers. The company targets an 80,000-vehicle breakeven and expects roughly 60% of buyers to upgrade to the squareback SUV, lifting the average price toward $30k; the fastback option could push it higher. If reservations convert and option-ups are popular, Slate could reach profitability before peers, even before adding further accessories.

via Jalopnik|

#breakeven #business #electric-pickups

technology3 months ago•32 min saved

Slate’s Budget EV Truck Bets on Simplicity to Slash Price

Slate Auto unveils the “Blank Slate” entry-level electric pickup starting just under $25,000, trading modern comforts for roll-down windows, no built‑in stereo, and a minimalist steel chassis. The company aims to undercut gas-powered rivals by offering a highly customizable, à la carte design sold directly to consumers, with options that can push the price into the mid-to-high $30k range. While the retro approach signals affordability, whether price-conscious buyers will embrace a basic, “flip-phone on wheels” EV remains uncertain, though Slate’s model could appeal to shoppers exhausted by rising vehicle costs and complex feature bundles.

via Heatmap News|

#affordability #direct-to-consumer #electric-vehicles

business3 months ago•8 min saved

Slate Unveils America's Cheapest Electric Truck at $24,950

Slate announced pricing for its ultra-minimal electric pickup: a base two-seat truck starts at $24,950 (before taxes and fees) and a two-door SUV variant starts at $29,950, calling it the “most affordable truck in America.” Deliveries are set for late 2026. The vehicle pares back tech—manual windows, no touchscreen or stereo—but offers more than 200 accessories for customization. Specs are modest: about 205 miles of range, a 1,550-pound payload, and up to 2,000 pounds of towing. Backed by Jeff Bezos and other investors, Slate is entering a crowded low-cost EV market where reservations may not equal actual orders.

via Business Insider|

#affordability #business #ev

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

Slate Bets on a $25K EV Truck for Budget Buyers and DIY Fixers

Slate unveils a $24,950 (plus options) all‑electric pickup aimed at DIY buyers, with a 65‑kWh LFP pack, ~205 miles of range, 2,000‑lb tow, 1,550‑lb payload, 8s 0–60, 90 mph, and 120 kW DC fast charging; the no‑frills build omits a touchscreen and uses manual windows, while offering a broad accessories ecosystem, Slate U repair guidance, and a $400M Indiana factory plan, backed by large reservations that could signal strong demand even as EPA range ratings are pending.

via WIRED|

#affordable-ev #diy-repair #electric-vehicle

automotive3 months ago•15 min saved

Slate EV Truck Could Win Over Buyers With Low-Cost Cab and Roof Upgrades

The article discusses the Slate EV pickup and proposes two low-cost value-added ideas to justify a $25,000 price: a King Cab-style extended cabin (the Caboom) that lengthens the interior space, and a removable/fold-down roof to create a convertible/truck with flow-through ventilation. These ideas aim to boost practicality and excitement without a big price bump, helping Slate compete with upcoming rivals like Ford’s EV Maverick and other new or used options, while emphasizing the need for strong “cool” factor to win over buyers beyond just price.

via The Autopian|

#automotive #convertible-top #ev-pickup

entertainment6 months ago•16 min saved

Warner Bros. Leaders Spotlight Expanding Slate at CinemaCon Amid Merger Buzz

Warner Bros. co-chairs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy used CinemaCon to tout an expanding slate (14 titles now, with a goal of 18 by 2027) and reaffirm a commitment to originality, even as Paramount-WBD merger talks loom and draw industry backlash; the pair did not address the deal on stage.

via Deadline|

#cinemacon #entertainment #merger