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My Therapist Says I’m Apologizing Wrong

Here’s how my marriage improved when I learned to do it right — and when to skip the apology altogether

Mar 22, 2021

My Therapist Says I’m Apologizing Wrong

Mar 22, 2021

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Slackjaw

My Superfood Cupcake Business Ruined My Life And Drained My Bank Account And The Same Fate Is…

What do you say? Love, light, and free introductory course with purchase?

Mar 8, 2021

My Superfood Cupcake Business Ruined My Life And Drained My Bank Account And The Same Fate Is…

Mar 8, 2021

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Realistically Renewed Vows, Four Years After Our Wedding

I solemnly swear to try to block out how loudly you chew.

Aug 28, 2020

Realistically Renewed Vows, Four Years After Our Wedding

Aug 28, 2020

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The Belladonna Comedy

Pumpkin Carving with Kids BINGO

FREE SPACE: Stab wounds.

Oct 27, 2023

Pumpkin Carving with Kids BINGO

Oct 27, 2023

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The Belladonna Comedy

I Am a Mom Who Hates Adventure and I Have a Bone to Pick With You, Our Family’s Zipline Tour Guide

When you told my two older children to “hop in the rumble seats outside the roll cage,” I almost lost consciousness.

May 11, 2022

I Am a Mom Who Hates Adventure and I Have a Bone to Pick With You, Our Family’s Zipline Tour Guide

May 11, 2022

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Slackjaw

Everything I’m Afraid Might Happen If I Unmute Myself To Speak During A Large Class On Zoom

I will have out-of-sync audio and look like a dubbed actor in a Kung Fu movie.

Jul 1, 2020

Everything I’m Afraid Might Happen If I Unmute Myself To Speak During A Large Class On Zoom

Jul 1, 2020

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The Belladonna Comedy

Password Recovery Questions for Women Who Kept their Names after Marriage

What is the total number of hyphens that would be in your name if you added one every time someone asked why you didn’t hyphenate?

Jun 25, 2020

Password Recovery Questions for Women Who Kept their Names after Marriage

Jun 25, 2020

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The Belladonna Comedy

I’m Ready For My Slightly Overdue Bikini Wax In Your Salon

You need me to hold my skin how?

Apr 3, 2020

I’m Ready For My Slightly Overdue Bikini Wax In Your Salon

Apr 3, 2020

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Slackjaw

How To Talk To A New Mom

Pat her head and tell her it’s totally OK to be hormonal.

Jan 15, 2020

How To Talk To A New Mom

Jan 15, 2020

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The Belladonna Comedy

Daily Itinerary of the Two-Week Old Green Eggplant in My Refrigerator

I have a feeling today is the day

Nov 25, 2019

Daily Itinerary of the Two-Week Old Green Eggplant in My Refrigerator

Nov 25, 2019

Nikki Campo

Nikki Campo

Essays and humor. The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Good Housekeeping, The Belladonna, Slackjaw. Twitter: @nikkicampo.

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