The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is stunned by a grandson’s request for the cash value of a trip he’s unable to attend.
Category: Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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20 Years at 30,000 Feet: A Flight Attendant Answers Readers’ Questions
The New York Times – Travel:
Does the cabin crew ever get scared in the air? Is there a secret flight attendant code? How do I survive a flight with my toddler? An industry insider answers.
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Why Is My Sister Telling People About My Miscarriage?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader grapples with her sister’s cavalier treatment of personal news that was shared in confidence.
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My Boyfriend’s Ex Moved Across the Street From Us. Again. Should We Move?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader wonders what to do about a partner’s ex-wife who lives too close for comfort.
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My Friends Were Terrible Guests. Why Won’t They Apologize?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After allowing close friends the use of a getaway home, a reader struggles to forgive their poor behavior as houseguests.
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How Do We Get Rid of Our Teenage Daughter’s Gun Safe?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader wonders what to do after her daughter responds to a breach of privacy by investing in a locker meant for weaponry, not diaries.
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My Partner Wants to Move His Parents Into Our House. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Leery of a renovation plan to accommodate a partner’s aging parents, a reader considers pitching in to buy them a house of their own.
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I Cheated on My Wife. Why Won’t She Get Over It?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is anguished to find that the road from confession to absolution isn’t always a direct path.
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Shouldn’t the Girl on My Son’s Team Be in Another Division?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader, upset that her child has been outshined by a female baseball player, wonders if his teammate should be promoted to an older division based on her size and skill.