I am sorry for your loss, which for many childless women is a painful one. However, not everyone is empathetic enough to ...

It made me feel invisible in my own home. Everyone else noticed, too, but no one said anything. I didn’t want to call her out and make things awkward, but I was disappointed and honestly hurt. I had ...

Happy birthday, dear niece! Your uncle loves you more than you’ll ever know. Enjoy your special day! I wish you nothing but happiness and love always — and I hope that I can be one of the people who ...

Even on coffee dates, she often checks her phone constantly. I understand needing to stay available in case of an emergency or a quick check-in with family, but this felt excessive and dismissive. Is ...

The next time you invite Carla, try setting expectations up front. A simple, “Let’s make it a phone-free evening so we can ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends – just six of us, gathered around the table for what I hoped ...

One guest scrolled through social media during appetizers, texted throughout the main course and even stepped away from the ...

I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends — just six of us, gathered around the table for ...

"She scrolled through social media during appetizers, texted throughout the main course and even stepped away from the table ...

I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends — just six of us, gathered around the table for what I hoped would be a relaxing evening of good food and conversation. I ...

Your frustration is justified. There’s nothing wrong with expecting a guest to be present — especially when you’ve gone out ...