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If I’m invited to my niece’s wedding, I’d like to bring a guest. But what if I’m not allowed to bring someone?

Plus, a Miss Conduct travel tip.

Watching TV with my partner used to be fun. Now, he watches the same sitcoms repeatedly.

But it turns out rewatching shows over and over serves a real purpose.

My brother can’t stop joking around. How do I get him to have a serious conversation?

Plus, opening doors for others.

My friend asks for advice then ignores it

Plus, dealing with indignation over “wish lists” for a kid’s preferred birthday gifts.

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What to do when a friend’s perfume is overwhelming
Plus, tips on requesting separate checks when you dine out with others but have budget concerns.

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As COVID lingers, how do I navigate new funeral rituals?
Funerals matter, but they address only a small part of our grief needs at best.

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How do I tell my hosts I have celiac disease and can’t eat gluten?

I don’t want to stress them out, but I also don’t want to go hungry.

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My friend experienced a tragedy. When I invite him to gatherings, I worry someone will ask him about it.

How do I make sure that my friend is comfortable, and that other guests don’t find themselves in an awkward situation?

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Advice: My sister is messing up my relationship with my parents

When it’s time to seek help in dealing with a complicated family dynamic.

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I distanced myself from a negative friend. So why did I say he could move in?

Immediately after telling him he could live with me, I regretted it.

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Someone started crashing my regular coffee group. How do we ditch him?

He’s oblivious to his momentum-killing intrusion.

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I’m politically engaged, but can only do so much. How do I turn down requests to get involved?

Divide things into three lists: Bucket, Chuck-It, and With-Luck-It

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How do I keep half-hearted holiday gifts from hurting my feelings?

It makes me feel like I’m not an important member of the group when I get gifts at the holiday that seem like an afterthought.

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How to get stuff done in a post-pandemic open-plan office

What to do when chatty colleagues and indiscreet Zoom sessions distract you from your job.