What might Miss Manners suggest as a polite way to get the point across that I’d rather be asked than told what to do?

I don’t want her to feel like she’s not worthy to call me Mom. But, she has a mother and I wouldn’t want her to feel disloyal ...

Three months after my 4-year-old son died, I finally mustered the courage to leave my house and attend a social event. After Jake's death, I was in a permanent fog and couldn't be trusted to not break ...

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Texting with teens can feel like decoding a secret language—one part humor, one part head-scratching, and all of it remarkably fast. In this particular video, Leighton highlights texts like “Please ...

Sunday was an emotional roller coaster. Without a doubt, Sunday is the type of game that builds character in a locker room, but it’s also the kind of win that gives a fanbase hope. I’ve had hope with ...

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I’ m actively involved in a local writers group. Even though I’ m a bit younger than the average member, I have more training as a writer, having earned a graduate degree that has led to a few ...

WHEN my mum and I fell behind on our rent, our landlord came up with an X-rated solution – becoming a cam girl. His ...

MY boyfriend loves “edgy sex”. It was exciting at first but he’s really pushing the boundary these days. I’m worried he’ll take it too far. During sex last night, he put a pillow over ...

Murumba Pitch, one of Mzansi’s rising music sensations, has addressed long-standing questions about his eye, a topic he has often avoided. In a candid moment that has since gone viral, the star ...