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I set boundaries with my husband. Now he's playing the victim. Feminist Advice paid subscriber bonus
She told him he needed to behave better. Now he's a passive-aggressive, sullen baby.
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Zawn Villines
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Aggressive driving isn't a red flag or warning sign. It's domestic violence.
Using a car to threaten someone's life is a deliberate act of abuse. We need to stop pretending otherwise.
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Zawn Villines
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Subscriber chat: What do you wish people knew about patriarchy, motherhood, or relationships?
Here's your chance to share whatever is on your mind.
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What's wrong with men? With Jessa Crispin
Cultural critic Jessa Crispin talks with me about masculinity, patriarchy, buidling solidarity as an activist, Michael Douglas, and what happens if we…
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Zawn Villines
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What is going on with men weaponizing tiredness?
Why patriarchy thinks women should accommodate men's tiredness, at any and all personal costs.
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Zawn Villines
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How do I cope with the injustice of my ex thriving? Feminist Advice
A woman's abusive ex is now with a trauma therapist who helps women escape abusers. And she's platforming him as a "good guy."
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Zawn Villines
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How can I cope with my anger at my abusive stepfather? Feminist Advice paid subscriber bonus
A reader seeks revenge, and can't cope with the injustice of her abusive childhood.
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Family Courts and Child Custody Are Biased Against Women, Not Men
Abusive men are more likely to win custody, and men win up to 93% of custody cases
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Zawn Villines
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Dealing with post-separation abuse: A strategic guide
The abuse isn't your fault, and you cannot control it. But harm reduction matters.
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Zawn Villines
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June 2025

Am I sexually abusing my husband? Feminist Advice
A reader's husband has made her feel like saying no to sex is an act of abuse. And another reader's husband thinks she's not allowed to ever want sex.
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Zawn Villines
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How can I parent gently without being permissive? Feminist Advice paid subscriber bonus
A reader is worried her gentle parenting techniques might be too permissive, especially as her toddler begins to assert her own preferences.
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He's not a good guy. He's manipulating and exploiting you.
What does "nice guy" even mean if there's no standard we expect them to live up to?
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Zawn Villines
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