Philip Galanes
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Should I Tell a Young Relative That Her Grandmother Tried to Swindle Me?
A reader wonders whether to explain the history of a bitter family rift to a great-niece who she suspects does not know the whole story.
Why Don’t Guests Respect Our ‘Adults Only’ Invitations?
A couple who enjoy hosting parties don’t know what to make of invitees who request exceptions to their no-kids-allowed rule.
Can I Tell My Friend to Stop Using Her ‘Sexy Baby’ Voice?
A reader wonders whether it’s appropriate to tell a friend that she finds her “syrupy” vocal affect off-putting.
Before She Died, My Wife Kept a Diary. Why Won’t Her Cousin Let Me See It?
A widower thinks that reading his wife’s diary will help with his grief, but the cousin she entrusted it to says he isn’t ready to...
Should I Sign a Divorce Agreement With My Mother-in-Law?
A reader develops fresh reservations about his mother-in-law’s plan to build her “forever home” in their backyard after she asks him to sign an unusual...
Should I Sign a Divorce Agreement With My Mother-in-Law?
A reader develops fresh reservations about his mother-in-law’s plan to build her “forever home” in their backyard after she asks him to sign an unusual...
I Broke Up With My Boyfriend. Can I Date His Bandmate?
A reader wonders whether she should pursue a romantic relationship with a musician with whom her ex has a working relationship.
Why Won’t My Husband Change His Will to Protect Our Baby and Me?
A reader wonders how to negotiate the sensitive subject of her husband’s outdated will, which she worries could leave her and her child without a...
Why Won’t My Husband Change His Will to Protect Our Baby and Me?
A reader wonders how to negotiate the sensitive subject of her husband’s outdated will, which she worries could leave her and her child without a...
Why Won’t My Boyfriend Skip Family Vacations to Travel With Me?
A reader wants to get away with her boyfriend, but most of his vacation time is spent on costly vacations with his wealthy parents —...