You don’t like the way your partner dresses. Do you say something?
Q: You don't like the way your partner dresses, but you don't want to sound insulting. Should you say something about needing a new look? This depends on the dynamics...
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You say, ‘I love you’ for the first time but don’t hear it back. What now?
Q: What should you do if you say, “I love you” to your partner for the first time but your partner doesn’t say the same thing back? You finally say,...
You don’t like your engagement ring. Should you say something?
Q: Is it OK to tell your fiance you don't like your engagement ring? If you get something you absolutely hate, you must say something. Tread lightly, as your partner...
9 luxe ways to get cozy this winter
For some, winter is all about snowball fights, ice-skating and sledding down your neighborhood’s biggest hill. But after the thrill of the first snowfall is gone and the deep freeze...
How to tell your partner you don’t want to share a hotel room with friends or family
Q: Your partner wants to share a hotel room with other out-of-town friends or family members, but you don't want to. How do you handle this? Inclusive language like “we”...
Should you ask how much someone paid for an item?
Q: Is it OK to ask a person how much something costs? Etiquette is about putting other people at ease. When you ask how much they paid for something, it...
Are special sleeping arrangements necessary for unmarried couples during the holidays?
Q: Should you tell unmarried couples they can't sleep in the same room when visiting for the holidays, even if you know they share a bed? Things like this are...
How to avoid favoritism when gift giving to your children
Q: You gave your kids gifts last year, and one thought the other received something better, and therefore says you're playing favorites. How do you, or should you, equalize gift...
What to do when guests bring an unwanted dish to your dinner party
Q: You’re hosting a dinner party and tell guests not to bring anything, but someone does. Do you put it on the table and ruin your planned spread, or leave...
Not going home for the holidays? How to let your family down easy
Q: How do you tell your parents you won't be home for the holidays because you're spending it with someone else's family? For young married or dating couples, share your...