Dear Amy: I’m a receptionist. I love my job and my colleagues are amazing. Amy Dickinson However, there is one thing that annoys me. My desk is in a common area where the mailboxes are, and colleagues often talk around my desk. Some of them … Read More

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son has been married to a woman for almost seven years, and together they have three daughters. For the first two years, during the holidays, I sent my daughter-in-law’s parents a small but nice gift basket along with a warm message … Read More

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is a “toast before the wedding” event? A longtime but casual friend – the bride’s father, whom I have never met – has sent an electronic invitation (which I will not say anything about) to attend “Bride and Groom’s Pre-Wedding Toast.” … Read More

DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to “George”, a wonderful man who has grown children. Jeanne Phillips He and his ex went through a bitter divorce several years ago. His children mainly blame him, but he still tries to maintain the relationship with them. The two younger … Read More

DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to “George”, a wonderful man who has grown children. Jeanne Phillips He and his ex went through a bitter divorce several years ago. His children mainly blame him, but he still tries to maintain the relationship with them. The two younger … Read More

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Dormitories can be difficult terrain to deal with and I have had a hard time dealing with a very passive roommate. I live in a suite so there is a living room and a bedroom. My roommate openly plays guitar in the … Read More

DEAR MISS MANNERS: About three years ago, I started a relationship with a man I’m in love with, and we’ve been living together for two years. Early in our relationship, my “best friend” (we have been as a family for half of our lives) heard … Read More