The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader has had it with an acquaintance’s endless, self-obsessed monologues, which have become a frequent subject of discussion behind the woman’s back.
Category: Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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I Receive So Many Angry Text Messages! How Can I Make Them Stop?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Sick and tired of feeling like a receptacle for others’ negative emotions, a reader is desperate to stem the tide of foul-tempered texts.
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My Brother Wrote Me a Nasty Letter. Why Haven’t My Parents Gotten Involved?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After her brother accused her of years of mistreatment in a no-holds-barred letter, a reader feels that her parents’ neutrality is tantamount to taking his side.
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Should I Reach Out to a Young Person Who Ghosted My Elderly Mother?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader weighs getting involved in her 88-year-old mother’s withered friendship with a younger woman, who abruptly stopped making plans with her three years ago.
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Why Do Houseguests Expect Us to Pay for Any Food During Their Visits?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A married couple is unsure how to get guests at their vacation home to pony up for groceries — ideally without being asked.
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Quick! What Are Your Dating Rules?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Advice abounds on how, when and whom to date. What are your best rules for navigating early romance?
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Our Friend Won’t Stop Talking About Her Daughter’s Boyfriend. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An extended friend group has had it with the boyfriend updates, but apart from oblique jokes, no one is willing to address their friend’s fixation directly.
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Can I Tell My Sister That Our Friends Don’t Want to Travel With Her?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader feels conflicted about taking a trip with friends who specifically asked that a travel-challenged sister not come along for the ride.
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My Older Relatives Hurt Younger Ones With Their Blunt Advice. What Can I Do?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader is troubled by the sharp-edged advice being meted out to younger relatives but reluctant to get involved in the conflicts.