Opinion | In Real Life, Not All Interruptions Are Rude
Interruption — the offense of stealing the floor when someone else is talking — has become the grand larceny of conversation. Many viewers [...]
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My Brother-in-Law Vilified Us Online. Should We Still Have Him Over?
As soon as everyone was vaccinated, we invited my family to our home for a holiday meal outdoors. We also included my brother-in-law, [...]
The Hosts Are Unvaccinated. Should the Guests Know?
My husband’s brother and sister-in-law are hosting an indoor wedding for another relative. They live in an area with a high rate of [...]
My Son Died. How Can I Be Expected to Move On?
My son died nine years ago from an opioid overdose. He was bipolar and trying to get on with his life after college, [...]
Opinion | Race Manners: Which Black People Should I Believe?
One of the most common pieces of advice I’ve heard given to aspiring white allies is to seek out more Black opinions. This [...]
How Can I Tell My Mother-in-Law to Buzz Off?
My partner and I live on the West Coast; our families live on the East Coast. When we go home, we make detailed [...]
I Shouldn’t Tell My Employer I’m Vaccinated, Right?
The large company I work for has offices throughout the United States. After Covid vaccines became available, a companywide email went out encouraging [...]
How Do I Keep My Parents From Moving In With Us?
When the pandemic lockdown began last year, I brought my elderly parents from New York City to live with my husband, our adult [...]
How Do I Convince My Grieving Relatives to Visit?
Last year, my brother and his wife suffered a tragic loss when their young son drowned in an accident at their home. Since [...]
Should I Have Spoken Up?
While waiting in a long line to get my Covid-19 vaccination, I noticed two boisterous white men ahead of me. At first I [...]