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Clean it or wear slippers?
Casadena
07/24/25 3:47PM

Dear Prudence, My flatmate and I are engaged in a debate. She recently bought one of those pedestal mats—like a bathmat but for the toile… Read more

07/24/25 3:47PM
F you, dude
Casadena
07/24/25 3:44PM

Dear Prudence, My wife wants a pair of jeans by Dolce & Gabbana. When I found out they cost around $1,200 each, I told her if I was goi… Read more

07/24/25 3:44PM
Why do weddings make people insane
Casadena
07/24/25 3:47PM

Dear Prudence, My sister is getting married in less than two months. I was supposed to be her matron of honor, but the thing is that I am c… Read more

07/24/25 3:47PM
Therapy
Casadena
07/24/25 3:43PM

Dear Prudence, My brother and I were always close. He was a generous, compassionate, intense guy who chose a career working with vulnerable… Read more

07/24/25 3:43PM
Apologize, but don't pay
Casadena
07/24/25 6:11PM

Dear Prudence, I recently housesat for a friend’s colleague, something I often jump at the chance to do—I live in a small apartment so … Read more

07/24/25 6:11PM
Back off, let her figure it out
Casadena
07/24/25 3:29PM

Dear Prudence, I recently gifted my good friend a gift voucher for a spa treatment. I told her that I’d love to come with her when she go… Read more

07/24/25 3:29PM
Dump him
Casadena
07/24/25 3:37PM

Dear Prudence, Since my switch from a nonprofit to the private sector in January, I went from making slightly more than my boyfriend to sol… Read more

07/24/25 3:37PM
Just do what sounds fun
Casadena
07/24/25 3:38PM

Dear Prudence, My 20s were a mess. I was broke, mentally ill, and abusing substances. I was miserable, suicidal, and barely surviving. I al… Read more

07/24/25 3:38PM
Thursday
VarunaTT
07/24/25 2:25PM

I have to be honest, I thought it was Tuesday yesterday.  I didn't realize it was Wednesday until I came here.  :smiley:  So now I'm plea… Read more

07/24/25 2:25PM
Omg just talk to her
Casadena
07/24/25 3:29PM

Dear Prudence, I (she/her) have a friend with benefits, Sarah, who loves to spend summer cycling as her primary mode of transportation. It … Read more

07/24/25 3:29PM
CTJ talk with your wife
Casadena
07/24/25 3:44PM

Dear Prudence, My mother-in-law has dementia and lives with my wife and me. Unfortunately, things are beginning to deteriorate; she barely… Read more

07/24/25 3:44PM
Tell him exactly that
Casadena
07/24/25 3:39PM

Dear Prudence, My youngest sibling (of eight total) is 18 years younger than me (a late-in-life surprise to our parents). He spent several … Read more

07/24/25 3:39PM
Honor his wish
Casadena
07/24/25 3:28PM

My husband passed away three months ago.  He had not been on speaking terms with his mother for the last 10 years, and his wishes were that… Read more

07/24/25 3:28PM
Don't tell
Casadena
07/24/25 3:43PM

Dear Prudence,  A couple of weeks ago, I came home from work early and found our 15-year-old babysitter having sex with her boyfriend. I f… Read more

07/24/25 3:43PM
Make your own choices
Casadena
07/24/25 3:46PM

Dear Prudence, I am an only child and my mother has always been … let’s call it “involved” with my life, and I have done my best to… Read more

07/24/25 3:46PM
Treat when you can, dont' stress
Casadena
07/18/25 3:06PM

Dear Prudence, I am a young woman in college. I spent the first half of my childhood in poverty, but due to circumstances beyond my control… Read more

07/18/25 3:06PM
Talk to your son first
Casadena
07/24/25 3:41PM

Dear Prudence, A week ago, I learned that my 35-year-old son donated sperm to a lesbian couple he’s friends with, and they just had a gir… Read more

07/24/25 3:41PM
They're just venting, you dont' have to liste…
Casadena
07/18/25 3:05PM

Dear Prudence, I have two friends, “Elissa” and “Lindsey,” who absolutely hate their jobs. They work for different places, but in t… Read more

07/18/25 3:05PM
Stop accepting, be more direct
Casadena
07/24/25 3:42PM

Dear Prudence, We have friendly new neighbors from a Gulf country who moved next door to us in London. When they moved in, I introduced mys… Read more

07/24/25 3:42PM
Where the heck do you work?
Casadena
07/18/25 3:09PM

Dear Prudence, I am lucky enough to work with three of my amazing friends. We often travel together and have been able to have some really … Read more

07/18/25 3:09PM
Wednesday
Casadena
07/23/25 4:07PM

No Wednesday thread yet! Here we go :) Read more

07/23/25 4:07PM
A regular rock?
Casadena
07/18/25 2:14PM

Dear Prudence, I recently bought a rock on eBay for my wife for her birthday (she has an extensive collection). The thing is, my wife has a… Read more

07/18/25 2:14PM
Tuesday
Casadena
07/22/25 2:07PM

What's everyone up to today? Read more

07/22/25 2:07PM
Your family sounds miserable
Casadena
07/18/25 2:20PM

Dear Prudence, My family is a lot: loud, messy, and with very poor boundaries. My husband has always been uncomfortable around them, so I w… Read more

07/18/25 2:20PM
Need to find this color fake flowers
knottie78cea193bae2e1fe
07/21/25 6:16PM

This will be the color of my bridesmaids dresses. I'm having a hard time finding flowers to match. Any suggestions? Thank you ! Read more

07/21/25 6:16PM
Monday
ei34
07/21/25 1:39PM

How was everyone’s weekend?  Read more

07/21/25 1:39PM
How often would you be able to see him?
Casadena
07/18/25 2:12PM

ear Prudence, I have had a sometimes turbulent, sometimes apathetic relationship with my older sister practically our entire lives. She has… Read more

07/18/25 2:12PM
Do not say anything
Casadena
07/18/25 2:16PM

Dear Prudence, My sister’s son attends an expensive pre-K program. When I asked her how she and her husband were able to afford it when w… Read more

07/18/25 2:16PM
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamond—Which One Did …
knottie2edf7fd7878f9a0e
07/21/25 4:40AM

Hey everyone! I’ve been looking at rings from a few places, including iBling Jewels, and I’m really drawn to lab-grown diamonds they’r… Read more

07/21/25 4:40AM
wedding dress
knottie893a34cc03b2b636
07/19/25 9:20PM

Hello is your wedding dress worth 4k people spend for one day to weae thr dress? Read more

07/19/25 9:20PM

From The Knot

FAQ about TK Message Boards!
KnotRiley
11/5/14 4:14PM

TK Help Center http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-tools-help-center.aspx TK Membership Help (also located under TK Help Center)http://weddi… Read more

11/5/14 4:14PM
Moderators and Responsibilities
KnotRiley
11/5/14 4:02PM

Hey Knotties! Please see the list of our current mods and their responsibilities below! Moderators Budget Weddings: @Wandajune6 Ceremony &am… Read more

11/5/14 4:02PM
KnotRiley
12/30/14 2:28PM

Hey Everyone! Well we still haven't received a full list of emoji's from the tech team but luckily we have some awesome mods! @Photokitty fi… Read more

12/30/14 2:28PM
Adding Locations!
KnotRiley
12/8/14 4:23PM

Hey Knotties! Adding a location to your profile is an easy way for other Knotties to help you out with the questions you have! Below is dire… Read more

12/8/14 4:23PM
Come meet your new KG- KnotHolly!
KnotRiley
04/16/15 5:20PM

Hi All! I'm very excited to announce we have a new KG, @KnotHolly ! She's been shadowing me for a little while now, trying to learn all abou… Read more

04/16/15 5:20PM
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