DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had invited a group of friends and family to my home for Christmas dinner and a celebration: six adults and two young children. The problem was with one guest, who had been ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have skills and interests that are rather unusual in modern times. I enjoy these hobbies immensely, though I make a point of not bringing them up with new acquaintances, since ...

CLEVELAND, Oh - I just found out that a friend has COVID. Not from the sick friend but from mutual friends. I was with her the day before her symptoms showed up. I wish she would have told me about ...

Dear Eric: I have a close friend of more than 40 years who lives in a very large and expensive city. Whenever I travel there, I will often ask if my wife and I can stay with her. She is acquainted ...

Everyone wants to be there for the people they love, but sometimes their own physical limits can get in the way. When one woman comes down with a gnarly illness before her friend’s big party, she’s ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m trying to help a friend who has a sick 18-year-old daughter. The young lady has many serious medical issues, and the family has a lot of medical debt. Another friend is holding ...