Miss Manners: My so-called friends said I need to get over my grief

When I experienced a loss, close friends had no interest in supporting me. I was told that I should recognize that everyone ...

Miss Manners: How can I get my friends, family’s grown kids to pitch in for Thanksgiving?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to how to get adult children to contribute to a ...

Miss Manners: Is it too much to ask for a little support from friends?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the ancient problem of fair-weather friends who disappear during times of personal crisis.

Miss Manners: I want all my friends on the guest list, but only some of their spouses

Many guests would think it rude if I excluded their spouses from the guest list. But I resent having to extend a party invitation to people I don’t know.
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Miss Manners: If I only invite some of my friends’ spouses to my party, will I suffer backlash?

The per person cost for this party will be high, and if I invite all spouses, I could end up spending a lot of money on these ...

Miss Manners: Thanksgiving potluck hosts need invited 20-somethings to step up, bring a dish

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For the past 15 years or so, my wife and I have been hosting a potluck feast for Thanksgiving, with about ...

Miss Manners: She complained about my gift then gave it back to me

I received a package from my friend and inside was the framed picture I gave her as a birthday present. If she had not wanted it, why send it to me?