Have you found yourself making a judgy comment — even if only in your head — about a friend or family member’s spending habits? It’s human nature to make comparisons, but it can become harmful when it ...

Dear Miss Manners: I was at dinner with two friends, and one shared the terrible news that her beloved dog had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The only treatment is to make the dog ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am the mother of a terrific 15-year-old girl. She’s a joy to be around, has lovely friends, does fine in school, is both interesting and interested, etc. I may be prejudiced, so I ...