But how do I tell people they’re overwhelming me when each person’s need is relatively small on its own? GENTLE READER: Handle the smaller requests by protecting your time, rather than rebuffing them ...

When our sons had their first babies, my ex wanted the family to refer to his girlfriend as Nonna (“grandmother”). Our sons ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for over 20 years. We see each other at family functions and are very cordial and polite with each other, as is his girlfriend, who also ...

When our sons had their first babies, my ex wanted the family to refer to his girlfriend as Nonna (“grandmother”). Our sons ...

Etiquette can comment on some of the terms being used (or misused). Your ex-husband and his girlfriend are outside of normal ...

I take on most of my parents’ care, work 60 hours a week, and my significant other wants time, too, obviously.

Am I wrong in feeling that my grandchildren already have a grandmother, and that the title should not be shared with their ...

When our sons had their first babies, my ex wanted the family to refer to his girlfriend as Nonna (“grandmother”). Our sons ...

I am a man with curly hair. A year ago, I decided to grow it out. Today I went in for a haircut. Related Articles. Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a man with curly hair. A year ago, I decided to grow it out. Today I went in for a haircut. I told ...

OXFORD, Miss. — The cracks in LSU football's armor that have been evident all season led to the Tigers falling from college football unbeaten ranks on Saturday, Sept. 27. The Tigers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) ...

GENTLE READER: You have neglected to mention to Miss Manners how you addressed it here. If you said, “I’m sorry, but I seem ...