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Oct 30, 2026 6:00 AM

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Each week, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday.

Hey Prudie,

Re Reading Alone : Instead of focusing on the books your wife is reading, focus on your actual complaint: You say you miss having more intellectual conversations with her. Is there another entry point into those conversations that feels less daunting than picking up a dense biography?…