Either way, you also don’t need to be cruel to her wife. I’m not saying go out of your way to be best friends if that wasn’t ...

There are certain truths we hold dear when it comes to good manners. You bring a small gift for the host, you offer to help clear the table, and most importantly, you wait to be invited. An invitation ...

Imagine inviting a friend to go to a concert with you, but the friend says she can’t afford to go. After inviting a few more friends who do agree to go, would you follow up with the initial friend you ...

Dear Eric: I frequently have gatherings at my house, most recently debate-watch parties. Close friends gather, have cocktails and eat snacks. This time, I decided to go for the cozy vibe and have a ...

It’s true: friendships have changed a lot in recent years. We’ve come a long way from the “bosom friends” of Anne of Green Gables days, free from smartphones and Zoom—in fact, you’ve likely noticed ...

Becoming a new parent is quite the challenge — there’s no doubt about that. But after one mom repeatedly turned down her friend’s attempts to hang out, the woman eventually stopped trying and didn’t ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. Welcome to Rules of Consumption, a column where Eater staff writer Amy ...

A cat owner has been cheered by viewers online after sharing why she refused to invite her friend over for dinner. The woman, known online as u/howcanibequiltyassin, took to social media on June 12 to ...

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She said that this is a problem because Steve can be “quite rude” and “standoffish” The woman detailed her story on a popular community forum and asked others if it would be appropriate to broach the ...