Miss Manners: What to say when ‘I love you’ is too intense

Dear Miss Manners: I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family ...
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Miss Manners: Time to bring back ‘I hold you in the highest esteem’

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, gentlereader@missmanners.com; ...

Miss Manners: I’m missing out on life because I don’t want to cause problems

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to navigating social commitments with chronic pain.

Miss Manners: Chronic pain sufferer wonders if declining invites is the safest way to go

GENTLE READER: Although Miss Manners appreciates your concern for disappointed hosts, being sick is a legitimate reason for ...

Miss Manners: I’m averse to serious relationships, but I need to say something like ‘I love you’

I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family members and close friends, and am generous with hugs and “I love yous.” A gentleman friend ...

Dear Miss Manners: When you can’t say ‘I love you’

Dear Miss Manners: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...

Miss Manners: I laughed at his unfunny gibe and then felt like a twit

I am wondering how one responds to people who offer rude and unsolicited commentary on one’s alma mater. Related Articles.
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Miss Manners: Responding to people who offer rude comments about my alma mater

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, gentlereader@missmanners.com; ...

Miss Manners: My conversation with the hygienist jumped the rails

GENTLE READER: While Miss Manners agrees that this conversation jumped the rails, she does not understand why you were still ...