I want to prepare food my in-laws will appreciate when we host, but I resent feeling limited by their palates when our ...

Letter writer resents sharing meals with in-laws and their limited palates.

I currently say that I will, but that feels dishonest and inauthentic because I do not pray. However, I don’t want to come ...

I don’t want to come across as uncaring to my family and friends in their hours of need. What response would you recommend?

Not exactly taking the high road, but sometimes it feels good to get down in the gutter.

When we visit my parents, he tells me I need to tell them we cannot afford to go out so much, not to mention restaurant food ...

Her friend of 30 years has a friend group that is substantially well off, and doesn't hesitate to go out to expensive dinners ...

GENTLE READER: Among the trials of old age, being considered adorable is surely a minor one. And while Miss Manners ...