Miss Manners

Related Questions & Answers

Results 731-740 from 905 articles
37

Sabotaging Christmas to Set the Precedent?

N.B. asks from Minneapolis

So here is my deal. We have a house that works for our small family of 3, hubby, me and our 16 year old daughter. We have lived here for 17 years. In the past few yea...

19

What Do You Do with Kids in Summer? Fighting, Screaming, Boredom, Etc.

J.O. asks from Detroit

Let's say it's summer. You've been really good about limiting TV to 2 hours (I turn it on with a smile and the kids are so happy; they watch nicely). 5 little ones ag...

63

Is It Me or Is It Just Tacky?

R.C. asks from Dallas

My friend recently received an invitation (less than a week before the event) to a potluck BBQ birthday party for a young child. If people accepted the invite, they w...

17

Stay at Home Mom Vs. Working Mom

V.B. asks from Tampa

I was prepared to stay home the first year after my son was born. By the time my son was 8 months I felt more comfortable with the idea of a family friend watching hi...

23

Difficulty at Dinner Time

B.J. asks from Lansing

Okay Moms, I need your help and any ideas or suggestions. I have an incredibly smart son that will be 4 soon who also happens to be my strong-willed personality. He...

28

I Need Help with My 13 Year Old Daughter!!!

C.M. asks from New York

My 13 year old has been showing me LOTS of attitude! I know its the age, but I find this to be very upsetting. I've taken away her cell, tv and computer...but nothi...

61

A Strange Situation....

J.W. asks from Chicago

Hello- How would you respond to this situation....? My sister and I hosted a baby shower 3 WEEKS ago for my niece. My Aunt who was a guest at the shower sent a bi...

43

Am I Being a Bad Wife for Returning a Gift from My Husband?

J.M. asks from Washington DC

I'm a new wife- I was reading your forums and thought all the wizened women out here might have some good help/opinions. My husband bought me some earrings for my bi...

22

Need Advice About Mother

L.D. asks from Houston

My mother was recently laid off from her job which was a shock to all of us. Since then, we have been trying to be as supportive as possible. She lives by herself and...

33

Someone Else's Husband Is Making Indirect Comments About My Weight to Me.

B.B. asks from Chicago

I'm in a book club and some of the husbands have started going to book club too. Last month one of the women's husbands said to me under his breath "you don't need th...

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Answer Highlights

  • congrats on being a new wife in 2 answers "They are part of life, love and marriage. Congrats on being a new wife!"
  • cake and ice cream in 8 answers "If you are either too cheap or have no extra money then cake and ice cream is ok too."
  • go ahead and host christmas in 2 answers "... input - if they think your hosting is a good idea go ahead and host Christmas."
  • potluck birthday party in 4 answers "That is ridiculous. Potluck Birthday Party?! It doesn't matter how much money they ..."
  • your sons birthday card in 2 answers "... to remind you of a promised gift, especially so in your son's birthday card ..."