Author: Philip Galanes

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A widower thinks that reading his wife’s diary will help with his grief, but the cousin she entrusted it to says he isn’t ready to see it.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A reader develops fresh reservations about his mother-in-law’s plan to build her “forever home” in their backyard after she asks him to sign an unusual document.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A reader wonders whether she should pursue a romantic relationship with a musician with whom her ex has a working relationship.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A reader wonders how to negotiate the sensitive subject of her husband’s outdated will, which she worries could leave her and her child without a place to live.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A reader wants to get away with her boyfriend, but most of his vacation time is spent on costly vacations with his wealthy parents — trips she can’t afford to go on herself.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A mother is baffled by her son and new daughter-in-law’s living arrangements, and wonders whether she should intercede.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A parent whose daughter is taking advantage of programs to relieve teachers’ student loans chafes at her brother’s complaints about what he calls a “government handout.”