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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?
Category: Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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My Recently Widowed Mother Has Become Seriously Unhygienic. Help!
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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?
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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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My Boss Is a Manipulative Creep. What Can I Do?
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Plus: How much unpaid work can a recruiter demand? And what on earth is that smell?