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.
Author: Philip Galanes
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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?
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I Have Autism. Can I Tell My Best Friend That I Think She Does, Too?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A teenager who found comfort and clarity in an autism diagnosis wants to put a friend on a similar path, but is unsure how much encouragement is appropriate.
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My Sister-in-Law Made an Indecent Suggestion After a Night of Drinking. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is unsure whether to tell his wife about her sister’s drunken musings, including an imagined scenario in which they might rekindle their long-ago love affair.
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My Sister-in-Law Made an Indecent Suggestion After a Night of Drinking. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is unsure whether to tell his wife about her sister’s drunken musings, including an imagined scenario in which they might rekindle their long-ago love affair.
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A Neighbor Child Visits Us With Empty Pockets and His Hand Out. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An older couple is happy to host a teenage neighbor at their lake house, but they have begun to resent his easy acceptance of gifts and presumptuous restaurant orders.
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My Partner’s Irresponsible Mother Asked Him to Guarantee Her Lease. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader worries that her partner could be jeopardizing their future life together by helping out relatives he knows to be terrible with money.
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Can I Ask My Parents to Put Away Their Phones When They Watch My Children?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader dreads the thought of chiding his parents for their distracted babysitting, but he has already noticed the potential risks of their inattention.