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#708: My friends promised me feedback on my novel, but then never came...
O Captain my Captain: How on earth does one ever take charge of the creative process when it requires the input of others? Please help. The specifics: I’ve written a novel. (Okay, actually I’ve written...
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It Came From The Search Terms: The Lusty Month of May
It’s time for the monthly-ish post where we answer the things that people typed into search engines as if they are questions. 1. “Captain Awkward help my boyfriend keeps trying to optimise me. Eff that...
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#729 Shutting Down Nosey Strangers
Dear Captain, I recently became the very happy owner of a large, visually striking tattoo on a visible part of my body. This has been a hugely positive experience for me and I am happy to display my...
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#743: How can I be a good friend to my friends with kids?
This Baby would like to disrupt all your fun times. Dear captain awkward and army, A handful of my friends have become parents this year. Consequently, and as expected, I don’t see them very often any...
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#776: “How do I help my recovering friend navigate a visit with his abusive...
Hi Captain My best friend, “Toby” has been living in my city for about a year now and over that time he’s gone from being homeless and alcoholic to having a sweet flat and ten months of sobriety under...
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“I want to break up, but partner is in the middle of painful life stuff and...
The question in the subject line is one of the most common questions I get. Carolyn Hax took a version of it on recently. Hers is not a blanket solution, especially (obviously!) when the relationship...
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#801: Why can’t other people care about school as much as I do?
Hi, I’m a 17 year old homeschooled dual-creadit student who attends my local community college. I have a 4.0 there, and I am part of the honor society and an officer in the Honors Student Organization....
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#729 Shutting Down Nosey Strangers
Dear Captain, I recently became the very happy owner of a large, visually striking tattoo on a visible part of my body. This has been a hugely positive experience for me and I am happy to display my...
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It Came From The Search Terms: “August October”
It’s been a long time since we’ve looked into the abyss…the internet’s unfiltered Id… the words that people type into their search engine windows in order to find this place. Good news, Patreon...
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Introducing Story Hospital
Readers! Especially Readers Who Are Also Writers! Here is a blog you might want to know about: Longtime Awkwardeer Rose Fox has started an advice site for writers called Story Hospital. Every week Rose...
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It Came From The Search Terms: February Stars
It’s time to answer the questions people typed into their search engine as if they really asked them. 1. “How to make him want to start a family.” There’s no making anybody want anything. Do you want...
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It Came From The Search Terms: Endless Summer
Video: Snappy dance music, Polish soccer, what’s not to love? It’s that time again, when we answer the things people typed into search engines like they are questions. 1. “Dating a Midwestern man”...
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It Came From The Search Terms: Summer Pledge Drive Edition
I had a bunch of travel in July and never got that month’s version up. So, here’s another round of that thing where we answer people’s search engine queries like blog questions. 1 “Awkward coworkers...
View ArticleIt Came From The Search Terms: September Gurls
Video description: The Bangles cover Big Star’s September Gurls in Pittsburgh in 1986. It’s time for the monthly thing where we answer the things people typed into search engines as if they are actual...
View Article#1043: “My friend won’t stop giving me unsolicited advice.”
Dear Captain, I just bought a new house (yay me!) and am still unpacking/deciding where things go. After living with family for about a year while I saved up to be able to afford a down payment, you...
View ArticleIt Came From The Search Terms: Senioritis Sessions
School/life has been kicking my ass this semester and I am really behind on search terms posts, friends. Let’s make up for lost time! 1 “I feel like I have said too much” You are in the right place! 2...
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Live Chat Today!
Submit your questions on Patreon or on Twitter (@CAwkward, #AwkwardFriday) before noon Chicago time today and I will answer as many as I can. Comments get turned on after everything’s posted on my end....
View Article#1116: Helping someone who doesn’t seem to want help (group chat edition)
Dear Captain, Context: J and I are both part of an online circle of friends who have known each other for years. Although several of us have never met in person, we consider each other close friends....
View ArticleShort Answers/Live Chat Today
Good morning! Submit your questions on Patreon or on Twitter (@CAwkward, #AwkwardFriday) before noon Chicago time today. From 12-1 I’ll answer as many as I can and update as I go. Comments open once...
View ArticleGuest Post: Talking To Your Kids About Scary Things In The News
Parenting in these Interesting Times is pretty awful sometimes. It’s also incredible and brings me more hope than nearly anything else has in the last 3 years, though. My husband and I have three kids....
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