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After Coming Out as Gay, I’m on the Outs With My Ex-Wife’s Family. Help!

A reader is dreading his son’s engagement party, where he expects to encounter not only his estranged ex-wife, but a constellation of former in-laws.

By Philip Galanes

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Why Is My Mother Obsessed With Buying Me a Status Bag?

A reader who is uncomfortable with expensive gifts doesn’t know how to respond to a $7,000 handbag she had begged her mother not to send.

By Philip Galanes

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Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.

By Annie Karni

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The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.

By Robert Jimison

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