Slap Of Sense

Miss Edna’s practical advice with just the right amount of snark to wake you up—but not knock you out. Tough love with a side of wisdom.

Marrying Outside Your Faith: A Hard Truth from Miss Edna

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A digital text quote image with the words: "Marrying outside your faith won’t feel like a big deal—until it is." — Miss Edna

“Love conquers all”—or does it? This young woman is about to make a life-altering decision, and her family is in full-blown panic mode. Miss Edna delivers the hard truth about faith, marriage, and why skipping over this ‘small detail’ might just lead to a lifetime of regret. Buckle up, sweetheart—this one’s a reality check.

“Marriage is Work? I Didn’t Sign Up for This!”

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A bold text-based quote reading, "Self-awareness is free, but you seem determined to stay bankrupt." — Miss Edna, displayed on a solid background.

I thought marriage would be romantic date nights and weekend getaways—not doing laundry, cooking, and dealing with a husband who’s always tired! I work hard too—between pilates, brunch, and self-care, my days are packed! Why doesn’t he appreciate everything I do? Miss Edna, help!

Red Flag or Relationship? Miss Edna Calls It

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A skeleton in a red dress holding a phone that says "No New Messages," symbolizing waiting endlessly for someone who isn’t interested

Dear Miss Edna:
I need your wisdom. My boyfriend keeps “forgetting” to text me back, but I see him online liking other girls’ photos. When I confronted him, he said I was being “too clingy.” Am I overreacting, or is this a red flag? I feel like he doesn’t care if I wait for his reply until I turn old, die, and rot.
— Confused and Clingy
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Miss Edna’s Response:
Dear Confused and Clingy,
Overreacting? Bless your heart, but no, you’re underreacting. A man who can double-tap Becky’s gym selfies but can’t tap out a text to you is a man who doesn’t value your time—or his own survival.
Let me translate “you’re too clingy” for you: It’s boy-speak for “I want all the perks of a relationship without the effort of actually being a decent human.” Sweetheart, that’s not a red flag; that’s the entire Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Here’s what you do:
Call Becky, because she probably has the same boyfriend.
Donate this clown to the circus where he belongs.
Text yourself, “I deserve better,” because you do. Then believe it.
Now, go get yourself a pint of ice cream and some self-respect. Both will serve you better than this joker.
You’re welcome.
— Miss Edna

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