DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband is extremely frugal with money (maybe too much so) and we don’t spend much outside of bills or basic necessities. My parents, on the other hand, go out to eat pretty much ...

When we visit my parents, he tells me I need to tell them we cannot afford to go out so much, not to mention restaurant food ...

They frequently ask that I pray for them. I say that I will, but that feels dishonest and inauthentic because I do not pray.

When we are visiting my parents, my husband tells me I need to speak up and tell them that we cannot afford to go out so much.

A couple struggles with in-laws who prefer dining out frequently, while maintaining their own frugal lifestyle.

Dear Miss Manners: I am a late-middle-aged gentleman who has been an atheist for about 35 years. I have been open about this fact, but do not advertise it carelessly. Most of my family and dear ...

I don’t want to come across as uncaring to my family and friends in their hours of need. What response would you recommend?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to an atheist who doesn't want to lie to religious loved ones but also doesn't want to seem cold.

Dear Miss Manners: I am a late-middle-aged gentleman who has been an atheist for about 35 years. I have been open about this fact, but do not advertise it carelessly. Most of my family and dear ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am a late-middle-aged gentleman who has been an atheist for about 35 years. I have been open about this fact but do not advertise it carelessly. Most of my family and dear friends ...

I didn’t feel comfortable being involved. My friend would be preoccupied with the others, and I didn’t always feel accepted ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m fortunate to have had a dear friend ever since kindergarten.