I have been dating a witch for three months and everything is wonderful — except she hexed my ex-girlfriend into a toad two weeks ago and hasn’t changed her back. My ex and I are on good terms now, and frankly it’s getting awkward at social gatherings. How do I bring this up without starting a fight?
-“Brad”
Dear Brad,
This is less about witchcraft and more about basic relationship communication. Your girlfriend acted unilaterally on your behalf — that’s a boundary issue whether the weapon is a hex or a harsh text message. Sit her down calmly and explain that you appreciate the protectiveness, but you need her to reverse the spell as a condition of moving forward. If she refuses, ask yourself honestly: do you want to be with someone who turns your social circle into amphibians over perceived slights? The toad, by the way, should probably have some input here too — see if your witch can arrange a brief translation spell so everyone gets heard.
LB