and that while you would be pleased to have him at your wedding, you have to decline his offer to act in place of your father ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am at the age where many of my friends' children are marrying. I am always delighted to be invited to ...

Years later, my father died suddenly. My uncle was supportive to me then, and my boyfriend was cordial to him as a kindness ...

So far, I have taken a deep breath, sent a gift and talked about them behind their backs -- like decent people do.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I are close friends with another couple. We have traveled locally, domestically and ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am at the age where many of my friends’ children are marrying. I am always delighted to be invited to ...

Letter writer is helping their daughter pay for her wedding and wants to have an open bar all night. The daughter wants to transition to a cash bar instead. Dear Miss Manners: Our daughter is getting ...

GENTLE READER: My goodness. Miss Manners would have thought they told you to walk the plank rather than invite you to their wedding. If you hate the idea of attending that much, politely decline.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wonderful partner and I will soon be attending his son’s wedding. This will be the first time he’ll see ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a young adult who bought a home in one of the highest-cost resort areas of the country — a purchase that strains me financially, but is well worth it. While I love my ...