Philip Galanes
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I Lied About My Degree to Get a Job. How Do I Come Clean?
A reader who didn’t finish college seeks advice about honesty.
How Do We Tell Our Kids Why Their Uncle Is in Prison?
A reader isn’t sure how to talk to his children about his brother-in-law, who is serving a life sentence for a violent crime.
My Daughter’s Married Boyfriend Shouldn’t Join Us on Vacation, Right?
A mother is concerned about her adult child’s involvement with a polyamorous man.
Does My Boyfriend Like Me, or Does He Like That I’m a Twin?
A reader wonders whether a friend’s suggestion might have some truth to it.
I Lied to My Parents. How Do I Get Them to Believe Me?
A reader seeks advice on correcting a false statement made in a moment of passion.
Why Doesn’t Anyone Put as Much Effort Into Secret Santa as I Do?
A reader feels consistently disappointed by her family’s gift exchange.
Can I Call Out My Friend for Lying About Her Dad’s Death?
Confused by an introduction to someone she had been told was deceased, a reader seeks advice.
He Wants a Loan. Can I Demand That He Get Vaccinated First?
A reader asks for permission to make vaccination against Covid-19 a condition of an agreement.
Can I Confront My Dad About His Possibly Secret Relationship?
A reader asks for advice on talking to her father about his new romantic life.
My Boyfriend’s Parents Are Ignorant About Race. Why Should I Have to Teach Them?
A reader seeks advice on dealing with people who undermine her experience as a mixed-race woman.