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'My Friends Give Me Too Much Advice!'

You took out the ball, you threw the ball, but you didn't want anyone to chase it.

Heather Havrilesky
Aug 25, 2025
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L’Amour (1944), Jane Graverol

Dear Polly,

I’m writing today for some advice (obviously). I have really enjoyed reading your columns over the past few years and think you’re great at a) cutting to the heart of the matter and b) showing the world as it is. I’m a bit baffled with something that has come up a bit lately, and wondered if you can help me find s…

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