The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader revealed her adult child’s gender transition to her father after learning that he was ill. Ten years later, she is anguished that she may never again see her daughter.
Category: Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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Why Does My Divorced Father Keep Reaching Out to My Mother’s Relatives?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A long-divorced father’s wish to stay in the lives of his ex-wife’s family is a source of embarrassment for his middle-aged child.
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I’m Already Dreading My In-Laws’ Comments on My Pregnancy. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader worries that her father-in-law’s mansplaining and her mother-in-law’s anxiety will crank into overdrive once she’s carrying their grandchild.
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Why Do People Assume I Have Cancer Just Because I Wear Scarves Over My Short Hair?
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?
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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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What Does ‘Semiformal’ Mean Today?
The New York Times – T Magazine:
A reader searches for clarity on a party dress code.
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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?