The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is exasperated by the tender looks and encouraging words she receives from strangers who make assumptions about her health. What can she do?
Author: Philip Galanes
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Our Son Is Striking Out on Dating Apps. Should We Hire a Matchmaker?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader wants to help his 37-year-old son find love in Los Angeles but worries that offering to pay for professional help could bruise his ego.
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Can I Ask My Boyfriend to Straighten and Whiten His Teeth?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
There’s nothing wrong with a reader’s fantastic beau that expensive dental work couldn’t fix. But is actually suggesting it out of the question?
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Was I Wrong to Repeat a Sensitive Conversation I Overheard in Childhood?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A conversation between parents more than 60 years ago shed light on the paternity of a reader’s siblings. But a sister angrily insists that it wasn’t his information to divulge.
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Should Queer Parents Have Zingers Ready for Boneheaded Questions?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Two moms who are tired of intrusive comments about sperm donation and “mom names” want quippy comebacks they can roll out as needed. Is there a better way?
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My Recently Widowed Mother Has Become Seriously Unhygienic. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After her father’s death, a reader noticed her mother reusing dirty dishes and failing to wash her hands. How will her mother fare once she moves back out?
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My Sister Asked to Crash My Dinner Date With Her Daughter. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader who was looking forward to some one-on-one time with her niece created a headache for herself by mentioning the dinner plans to her sister, who was just as eager to tag along.
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My Sister Is Delusional and an Attention Hog. Can I Ignore Her Texts?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is consistently flustered by messages from her sister that recall their mother in a flattering light, or that she sees as bragging. Must she reply?