My husband believes that when we receive an indivisible gift, both he and I should write separate thank-you note messages.

I feel guilty saying no to any of this, but I also feel the resentment beginning to grow. I want to be a good employee and a reliable, compassionate friend. How do I know where to draw the line? -- ...

Dear Eric: For more than five years I have been having a single friend and her two kids over to dinner weekly. This started after her philandering, narcissistic husband, who had been having an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a ...

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I ceased contact with the philanderer/deserter and have never spoken to the girlfriend (now wife), and I don’t intend to.

My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, ...

My company has a mandate to return to office four days a week. Related Articles. Miss Manners: I don’t want to lie and say ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, restaurant gift card or other anniversary gift) or a shared ...

would prefer that we send a single message, using “we” in the note with one person writing and each individual signing.

And yes, I lost people -- even mutual friends and, painfully, some connection with my children ... Tips for Escape Dear Tips for Escape: Thank you for your letter. You offer powerful insight ...