The mother of the bride feels that the groom’s brother tarnished a special day that she had worked hard to make beautiful. Should she confront him?
Category: Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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I’m 9. How Can I Get My Older Sister Out of Bed in the Morning?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Frustrated at being denied TV time because of her 12-year-old sister’s dawdling, a young girl seeks advice on how to get her sister to pick up the pace.
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A Group of Boys Won’t Let My Granddaughter Play Soccer With Them. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The girl’s father is considering getting the school principal involved, but her grandmother is skeptical that foisting one’s company on others is ever the right move.
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I’m Through With My Rude Niece Until She Apologizes. Am I Being Extreme?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A reader was stunned when his adult niece brusquely ordered him to take his seat at a brunch — so much so that he resolved to write her out of his will.
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My Sister-in-Law Schedules Events Without Clearing the Dates With Us. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A reader sees her husband’s sister’s go-it-alone approach to planning parties as a “power move,” leaving her fuming and scrambling to change plans.
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I Don’t Want to Bring a New Baby Into My In-Laws’ Filthy Home. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:An expectant mother dreads the thought of visiting her husband’s parents with a newborn, as her in-laws’ housekeeping has lately taken a sharp turn for the worse.
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How Could My Friend of 40 Years Not Invite Me to Her Son’s Wedding?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A reader says her pain at being excluded from a family-only wedding stems from her anxiety that she will never matter as much as relatives.
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How Can I Persuade My Daughter to Forgive Me for Outing Her?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A reader revealed her adult child’s gender transition to her father after learning that he was ill. Ten years later, she is anguished that she may never again see her daughter.
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Why Does My Divorced Father Keep Reaching Out to My Mother’s Relatives?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A long-divorced father’s wish to stay in the lives of his ex-wife’s family is a source of embarrassment for his middle-aged child.
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I’m Already Dreading My In-Laws’ Comments on My Pregnancy. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A reader worries that her father-in-law’s mansplaining and her mother-in-law’s anxiety will crank into overdrive once she’s carrying their grandchild.
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Why Do People Assume I Have Cancer Just Because I Wear Scarves Over My Short Hair?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A reader is exasperated by the tender looks and encouraging words she receives from strangers who make assumptions about her health. What can she do?
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Our Son Is Striking Out on Dating Apps. Should We Hire a Matchmaker?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A reader wants to help his 37-year-old son find love in Los Angeles but worries that offering to pay for professional help could bruise his ego.