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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/13/2026 > miss-manners-bride-asks-too-much

Miss Manners: I understand it’s the bride’s big day, but she’s asking too much

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (520+ words) DEAR MISS MANNERS: Men often do not have a tuxedo to throw on for a wedding. If they do, it is likely embarrassingly out of date. They often need to rent one for $200 to $400 — if one is even available in…...

The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/13/2026 > dear-abby-cultlike-situation > amp

Dear Abby: My daughter is stuck in a cultlike situation and she can’t get a divorce

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (585+ words) DEAR ABBY: I have a daughter, “Imogen,” who has been married for 20 years to her narcissistic and controlling wife, “Brianna.” Imogen’s relationships with me, my husband and her sister have been entirely dictated by Brianna. We’re not allowed in their…...

The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/12/2026 > dear-abby-hijacked-the-wedding-plans

Dear Abby: The bride wants a simple wedding but the mothers have hijacked the plans

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (518+ words) DEAR ABBY: My 33-year-old daughter is getting married, and the mothers have taken over her wedding plans. They want more than 200 guests, a full Catholic ceremony, fine wines, a full bar, plated dinner and a live band. My daughter wants…...

The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/11/2026 > dear-abby-appalling-singer > amp

Dear Abby: My 6-year-old’s teacher is an appalling singer, and she really needs help

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (632+ words) DEAR ABBY: My 6-year-old is enrolled in a Spanish immersion kindergarten class, and we are getting through it the best we can. We are an English-speaking household, so it is a challenge. The teacher is incredible. Her energy, dedication, spirit…...

The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/07/2026 > harriette-cole-not-your-hotel

Harriette Cole: My brother’s wife wanted to be at a hotel, so she treated my house like one

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (538+ words) DEAR HARRIETTE: My brother and his wife came up to stay with me to celebrate her birthday. My family and I mapped out a fun itinerary covering everything they mentioned wanting to see. It’s safe to say some money was…...

The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/06/2026 > dear-abby-shunned-by-new-friends

Dear Abby: By the end of the cruise, the group was shunning me. I don’t know what I did.

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (582+ words) DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, my cousin “Roy” introduced me to his friends, who, once a month, have a party at the home of one of the couples. We would eat and then play a form of dominoes. It was…...

The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/03/2026 > harriette-cole-angry-about-proposal

Harriette Cole: I’m livid that my boyfriend proposed to me this way

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (556+ words) DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend proposed to me at my best friend’s wedding, and I am livid at him for thinking that I would like this type of proposal. It was such a distasteful idea on his part, because I am…...

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mercurynews.com > 08/03/2026 > miss-manners-who-hosts-baby-shower > amp

Miss Manners: My friend insists it’s unacceptable to throw a baby shower for yourself

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (488+ words) DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first child. I broke the happy news to my best friend by telling her she would soon receive an invitation from them to their baby shower. Well, apparently we broke…...

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mercurynews.com > 07/28/2026 > asking-eric-thomas-wedding-gifts

Asking Eric: I don’t know the bride, and I’m baffled about the gift protocol

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (811+ words) Dear Eric: In these financially tight times for some of us senior citizens, I find myself being asked for a lot of gifts. Where can I draw the line without offending? Recently, I gave an expensive engagement gift. Emily Post…...

The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 07/16/2026 > dear-abby-wife-wandering-eye

Dear Abby: I want my wife to stop ogling men. Her therapist says I’m narcissistic.

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (529+ words) DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my wife for 23 years. We have three kids and are in our early 40s. My wife has always struggled with her weight, but two years ago she started a plan and has been successful. Her weight…...