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Miss Manners

by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

Bathroom Door Sign Would Alleviate Awkwardness

Buying Jeans

Sense & Sensitivity

Friend Buddies Up to Former Bully

Ask Natalie: Roommate used your vibrator without asking… and now things are really awkward?

Aunt Ready To Offer Advice to Childless Niece

All life Columnists

Ask Natalie: Roommate used your vibrator without asking… and now things are really awkward?
Ask Natalie: Husband’s best friend’s wife is cheating and he wants you to stay out of it?
Ask Natalie: Friend asked you to swing and now everything is uncomfortable?

Today's life Spotlight

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Let Me 'Celebrate' You by Ignoring Your Stated Preferences

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Life and Money With Helaine

Trouble Looms for Siblings Expecting to Inherit $1 Million

3

A Good Story

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Ask Someone Else's Mom

Soon-to-Be First-Time Mom Unsure About Inviting Estranged Grandmother-in-Law to Baby Shower

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The Discerning Investor

Should You Be Able To Invest in Cryptocurrencies in Your 401(k)?

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Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for October 13, 2021

Browse Topics in life

love & dating

Dear Abby for October 20, 2021

Woman Searching for a Partner Loathes First Dates

friends & neighbors

Friends in the Doghouse After Spat

Restaurants May Let You Have Your Cake

mental health

Rape Victim Has Kept It a Secret for Decades

Husband's Facebook Posts Reserved for Late Wife

outdoor

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 28, 2021

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 17, 2021

gender identity

Friend Wants To Switch Things Up

Teen Navigates Opposing Currents of Reality, Religion

wildlife

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2021

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 26, 2020

family & parenting

Aunt Ready To Offer Advice to Childless Niece

Past Anger Issues Continue To Impact Family

covid-19

Sibling Questions Wisdom of Large Funeral Amid Outbreak

Grandparents' Frequent Visits Create Stress

sex

Kilt-Wearing Scot Endures Repeated Assaults

Cheating Spouse Prepares To Abandon Family

teens

Woman's Hat Draws Attention During Anthem

Reader Says Abby Came Down Too Hard on Friend's Mistake

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

religion

Couple Backing Out of Church Wedding

Classmates Hope Preacher Stays Mum at Reunion

abuse

Husband Resents Wife's Life Outside of Home

Unstable Sibling Denied Share of Inheritance

holidays & celebrations

Peekers Enter Peak Season for Peeping

Bridesmaid Takes Heat for Missing Shower

aging

Man's Appearance Is Driving Wife Out the Door

Visitors Make Other Plans During Stay

etiquette & ethics

Man Forced To Mend Fences After Criticism

interior design

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

death

Best Friend Still Reeling After Sudden Loss

Heir Weighs Parting With Late Mother's Ring

physical health

Ask Someone Else's Mom

BF's Inability to Sleep Without TV Means Less Sleep for GF

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Losing Patience with Doctor's Office

lgbtq

Daughter Thinks Orientation Announcement Unnecessary

Woman Dumbfounded by Fiance's Intolerance

self-worth

Mother's Judgment Hinders Daughter's Recovery

Husband's Drinking Puts Marriage in Jeopardy

marriage & divorce

work & school

Good Deed Turns Into a Costly Routine

Family Member Balks at Niece's Pet Project

addiction

Middle-Age Romance Loses Its Luster

Abuse, Alcohol Cloud Victim's Perception

health & safety

environment

March Inspiration

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 30, 2021

money

Generous Friend Ready To Cut Off Assistance

Girlfriend Wants Live-in Beau To End His Marriage