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April 2023

BONUS WWMUD: Bridesmaid boundaries
How to set and hold boundaries around your time, money, and energy as a bridesmaid or maid of honor
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Melissa Urban
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WWMUD: How can I teach myself to be more empathetic?
Empathy is both a trait and a skill. Here are three practices that helped me turn empathy into a superpower.
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WWMUD: How do I tell my friend struggling with fertility that I'm pregnant?
How to share your news sensitively when friends are grieving
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Melissa Urban
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March 2023

WWMUD: My roommate wants to set a boundary around who I'm dating
And tips for setting healthy boundaries when you're grieving
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Melissa Urban
WWMUD: My husband says boundaries push people away
How to talk about boundaries with someone who doesn't get it
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WWMUD: My mom overshares about my dad
Plus how to respond to vague requests, and managing guilt over not "doing it all"
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Melissa Urban
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WWMUD: My work meetings turns into therapy sessions
How to care for your employees while still holding healthy boundaries
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Melissa Urban
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February 2023

WWMUD: Should I go back to school?
Plus responding to emotional gaslighting, and saying no to a huge ask
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Melissa Urban
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WWMUD: Help me curb my boundary explosions
How to avoid "Boundary Rebellion"
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Melissa Urban
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WWMUD: How to want to have more sex, part 2
You WANT to have sex—but you don't want to have sex. Desire types, arousal types, and putting it all together
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Melissa Urban
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WWMUD: How to want to have more sex, part 1
Desire types, arousal types, and some very spicy homework
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Melissa Urban
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