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As a grown-up, do you have to wear a costume to a Halloween party?

Plus, when is it appropriate to offer a tour of your home, and when is it showing off?

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My friend insists on paying me for baby-sitting when I host our kids’ play dates

I don’t want money for watching a friend’s child, but she insists. Also: clinical trials.

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Why must everyone tell me their adoption horror story?

My partner and I are planning to adopt. When we tell people, it brings unwelcome stories.

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Is it wrong to want to be paid for delivering family eulogies?

It involves a lot of prep work that goes unappreciated. And, a save-the-date dilemma.

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Combating man-spread on the train

Plus, the harsh reality of suddenly being single.

Our friends uninvited us to a Red Sox game

Do we tell them we’re offended?

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Ways to keep up a conversation without appearing nosy

I want to learn more about my boyfriend’s parents. What should I ask them?

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Sharing my pregnancy news hurt a friend who’d had a miscarriage

Learn how to salvage a friendship after sharing pregnancy news that upset a friend. Get advice on handling the situation and rebuilding trust.