DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have added a dog to our family. We tried to work with many different animal shelters and rescues, but it just did not work out for us to go that route. Related ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a very close friend I have known for a long time. I enjoy seeing her and her husband. However, whenever we go out to dinner, she always tells me to make the restaurant ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” But what is one to say to ...

Dear Miss Manners: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, a growing list of the bride-to-be’s “inappropriate” wedding choices has ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I live in a small, rural community where reputation is very important. He is a serious alcoholic, which results in him missing activities where his presence is ...

Dear Miss Manners: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” But what is one to say to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister-in-law’s father died three weeks ago after a long illness, and I’ve been invited to a celebration of life at my brother and sister-in-law’s house. It starts at 7 p.m. on a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband of four years has two adult, financially stable sons. One is married with two children; the other is single. We drive 3,300 miles round trip twice a year for the children ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, a growing list of the bride-to-be’s “inappropriate” wedding choices has ...

Dear Miss Manners: Due to a computer meltdown earlier this year, I had to rebuild my holiday greeting-card address list. When I asked my mother-in-law to share her list from that side of the family, I ...

Dear Miss Manners: I’ve encountered a lot of fuss about the pervasiveness of the nonapology: e.g., “I’m sorry you’re so sensitive” or “I’m sorry you feel that way.” But what is one to say to ...