Author: Philip Galanes

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A reader wonders if his online-only relationship with a woman who lives abroad is complicating his search for a partner in morning-breath range.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

Without consulting them, a reader’s son agreed to a plan to have his parents split the costs of a lavish wedding with his future in-laws.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A reader wonders whether to explain the history of a bitter family rift to a great-niece who she suspects does not know the whole story.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A couple who enjoy hosting parties don’t know what to make of invitees who request exceptions to their no-kids-allowed rule.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

A reader wonders whether it’s appropriate to tell a friend that she finds her “syrupy” vocal affect off-putting.

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A reader wonders how to negotiate the sensitive subject of her husband’s outdated will, which she worries could leave her and her child without a place to live.