The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is anxious about her relationship with a 23-year-old daughter who refuses to accept the man now poised to be her stepfather.
Author: Philip Galanes
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I Send My Brother Cash for Emergencies, but He Spends It on Vacations. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader wants to shore up her brother against financial hardships, but she’s unsure how to stipulate what the money is to be used for without coming off as controlling.
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My Grandson Is a Deadbeat Dad. What Should I Do?
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Distressed by her grandson’s failure to pay for the support of his daughter, a reader wonders whether she should try to engage with him — and his absenteeism.
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Can I Confront the Woman Who Had an Affair With My Husband?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Years after coming to grips with her husband’s infidelity, a reader still feels an urge to make his lover suffer.
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What Should I Do About a Neighbor Who Verbally Abused Her Child?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader who overheard a neighbor shouting cruelties at her young son wonders whether, and how, to intervene.
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How Can I Convince My Wife That She Cheated Her Siblings?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
While dividing up her late mother’s belongings, a woman claimed an extremely valuable artwork for herself, purposely hiding its worth from her fellow heirs.
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How Can I Possibly Trust My Daughter After She Betrayed Me?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In the course of offering financial advice, a mother shared a personal story about her marriage with her adult daughter, who later forwarded the entire exchange to her father.
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Why Is My Stepson Excluding Us From His Wedding Plans?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is hurt by her stepson’s efforts to keep her away from his fiancée’s family, including a future in-law who dismissed her as “not blood.”
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I’m Racing My Biological Clock and a Tight-Lipped Boyfriend. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader eager to have a child before she turns 40 doesn’t know what to make of a new love interest’s silence when conversation turns to the future.