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I Had an Affair With Someone My Spouse and I See Socially. Help!

After ending a yearslong extramarital affair, a reader worries about a coming dinner party that will be attended by both the former lover and the reader’s spouse.

By Philip Galanes

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How Do I Ask a Close Friend’s Husband to Be Our Sperm Donor?

After getting an initial thumbs up that may have been in jest, a reader wonders how to make a sensitive request that is more likely to be taken seriously.

By Philip Galanes

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My Child’s Friend Asked to Be Called a Name Used by Another Gender. Should I Do It?

A reader is unsure how to respond to a child’s wish to go by a different name after learning that the child’s mother decided not to honor the request.

By Philip Galanes

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For Black Debutantes in Detroit, Cotillion Is More Than a Ball

The Cotillion Society of Detroit teaches girls not just dance and etiquette but also leadership skills and financial literacy, preparing them to be poised, empowered adults.

By Miranda Barnes for The New York Times