Customs, Etiquette and Manners – Page 13

Why Can’t I Forgive My Husband for Dropping Our Senior Dog?

A reader is struggling with feelings of resentment toward her husband, whom she accused of imposing a “death sentence” when their pet was paralyzed in a fall.

By Philip Galanes

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Why Is My Brother So Angry That I Changed Tables at His Son’s Wedding?

A reader abandoned the family table at her nephew’s wedding to join her sister at a lesser table, upsetting the groom’s father. Should she apologize for “ruining the wedding”?

By Philip Galanes

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How Can I Tell My Elderly Mother That She Can’t Live With Me?

A reader still picking up the pieces after a recent divorce is wrestling with guilt for not wanting to take his mother in, knowing she wouldn’t hesitate to help him.

By Philip Galanes

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Why Do I Have to Choose Between My Grandmother’s Funeral and a Birthday Party?

A reader’s brother-in-law is insisting that she accompany her children to his 1-year-old’s birthday party, even though attending would require her to miss an important funeral.

By Philip Galanes