Dear Prudence is online weekly to chat live with readers.
This week’s live chat had technical difficulties, but Danny Lavery still answered questions that were sent in.
Here’s an edited transcript.
Danny Lavery: Good afternoon, everyone! I’m taking on your problems today with a broken pinky toe, the most ridiculous bone it is possible to break, so please bear that in mind when you consider taking my advice.
Q. Messy Prince Charming: I have a wonderful boyfriend. We have been dating for about a year and a half, we are serious about our future, and we are excited to move in together in a few months. My only issue is that he is a bit of a slob. It’s as if he doesn’t even notice the mess around him or just doesn’t care enough to clean up after himself. He often spills food on or around him and mostly leaves it to dry; crumbs litter the counters and floors; hair covers the sink after a shave despite his saying he cleaned up; all the cabinet and closet doors are consiste