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The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week

In a moment in which the whole world is fighting for your time and attention (two rare and precious commodities these days), every day is […]

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Ask Monica: My Favorite Philly Father’s Day Ideas

Hey Monica, I am in my early 30s and am wondering if women should offer to split the tab for dinner on a first date? […]

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Ask Monica: How to Re-Enter the Philly Dating Scene

Hey Monica, I’m a 39-year-old divorced man with two young kids. How do I re-enter the dating world in Philadelphia? This is all new to […]

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Sleep & Tell

Hello, Monica! My boyfriend asked me how many men I’ve slept with. Is this a question a woman should answer? — S.C., Center City If […]

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Should You Take Your Spouse’s Last Name?

Dear Monica, I am getting married in September for the first time. I am on the fence about taking my fiancé’s last name. Any advice? […]

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Married Men Without Wedding Rings

Dear Monica, I am single and I keep meeting guys who are not wearing rings but, in fact, are married. What is the best way […]

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For Love or Money?

Dear Monica,  After years of being single, I am asking myself what’s more important: love or money? What are your thoughts? — B. G.,  Elkins […]

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How Women Can Make the First Move

Dear Monica, I am sick of waiting around for guys to ask me out. If I meet someone that I am interested in can I […]

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If You’re Not Having Sex, Is It Still Cheating?

Monica, I am divorced and have been very friendly with a married man. We get together for dinner and drinks. We have not had sex, […]

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Great Philly Mother’s Day Ideas

Dear Monica, I’m a first-time dad and I want to make my wife feel special on Mother’s Day. Can you please help me out with […]

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Is My Boyfriend Gay?

Dear Monica, I am seeing this guy who is extremely metrosexual. He is way into the latest fashion trends, listens to girly emo music and […]

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Who Should Say “I Love You” First?

Dear Monica, Do you believe that a woman should wait for a man to say “I love you” first? — P.M. “I love you” — […]

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Texting and Dating: How to Navigate Relationships in the Digital Age

Dear Monica, How do you know when texting is becoming too much? — O.S., Center City Texting can be a great way to enhance budding […]

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What to Do When the Claws Come Out at the Nail Salon?

Dear Monica, I am a woman in her 50s and I am really troubled by a recent experience. I was in the nail salon talking […]

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Is It Cool to Propose on Fan-A-Vision at a Phillies Game?

Monica, Is it romantic or horrifying to propose to someone on the fan-a-vision screen at a Phillies game? —Ready to Pop the Question in Northern […]