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You might text: Can't believe I get to call you my best friend. You're killing it at work, your kindness is inspiring, and your smile lights up every room you walk into. I'd be jealous if I didn't ...

Heather Burns is interested in competing for the “Miss Congeniality” crown again for a third time. In an interview with People during the premiere of her latest film, “The Best You Can” at ...

Miss Manners highly doubts that the dozen or so letters you write annually is anywhere near the equivalent cost of the computer that you no doubt replace every few years.

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Advice Miss Manners: We made friends with a new couple, but husband missed an obvious childhood lesson Published: Jun. 07, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a 30-year friendship tested by silverware theft at an upscale restaurant.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have many couple friends, and I have many women friends who are single. We’ve found that whenever we invite a single woman to join us when we go out to dinner ...

Life & Culture Miss Manners: Friends laughed it off when I suggested cutting back on my many volunteer projects Published: May. 28, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Advice Dear Abby: I miss my best friend after she cut me off for missing her son’s wedding Published: May. 27, 2025, 4:00 a.m.

Dear Miss Manners: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are to be acknowledged. Their practice was to answer every condolence letter ...

Please include a few sheets of tissue paper the next time you publish an article like “A writer looks ahead to a life of adventures without his best friend Edison,” (April 20, The Mix.) It’s ...