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Customs, Etiquette and Manners Friendship

My Friend Is Refusing to Talk Politics With Me. Can She Do That?

A reader feels spurned by a friend’s “self-righteous” declaration that she would no longer engage with him about politics after he revealed he didn’t plan to vote.

By Philip Galanes

‘The White Lotus’ Friendship Triangle Resonates With Viewers

Some viewers are identifying with the pros and cons of a triangular relationship depicted on “The White Lotus.”

By Alyson Krueger

Dating and Relationships Friendship Single Persons Valentine's Day

How Not to Be Cynical About Valentine’s Day

While Valentine’s Day is often centered on romantic love, some singles — including those who have never experienced it — find joy in celebrating love in other forms.

By Sadiba Hasan

Customs, Etiquette and Manners Dating and Relationships Friendship

My Two Best Friends Started Dating Each Other. I’m Livid!

Feeling slighted after a former flame paired up with an old friend she met through him, a middle-aged reader cut off contact with both. So why does he feel so bad?

By Philip Galanes