Miss Manners: People confess things to me, and I’m tempted to be nasty
Am I a monster for not wanting to be everyone's therapist?
Asking Eric: I haven’t heard from my father since this very offensive comment
He won't live forever, but I'm uncertain about resuming communication.
Asking Eric: I found the new widow’s Facebook post tacky
Wouldn’t you think if someone wanted to send something, they’d simply ask her?
Miss Manners: My professor overheard me and I don’t know how to apologize
I have made an awful faux pas.
Asking Eric: All his first dates say he’s nice but there’s no spark. What can he do?
Plus: My "perfect" brother is dragging down our father's life.
Miss Manners: My roommate has her own room, so why does she entertain her boyfriend in my space?
Now I suspect he's planning on taking over the third bed.
Asking Eric: 30 years later, I don’t know if my parenting decision was correct
My 12-year-old asked about the end of my marriage.
Miss Manners: The bride sent this off-putting text. I’m tempted to ignore it.
Plus: He's a good cook but his fingernails are filthy.
Asking Eric: My husband’s school board candidacy is strange. I don’t think he even likes kids.
Plus: My husband suspects I'm not going to vote for him, but do I have to?
Asking Eric: Are my wife and I making people uncomfortable with our affectionate behavior?
We realized most couples we know aren't as demonstrative.