Loads of balloons centered around a cake with a few candles and a large colorful banner; does this sum up the basic birthday ...

Dear Miss Manners: I just moved into a new home, and I wanted to keep that information private at the place where I am ...

I invited a friend to go to a show with a limited run, and mentioned in my invitation that it was almost sold out.

How can I politely invite someone to my home but also indicate that they should not bring their friends or family with them?

As for the neighbors, just because they show up does not mean you have to invite them in. “I’m afraid that we have other ...

15 Ways You’re Accidentally Inviting Dysfunctional People Into Your Life. Natasha Lee. Fri, June 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM UTC. 11 min read. Think your life is drama-free? Think again.

Even though I know I don’t need to feel obligated, and they don’t expect anything, I’m really getting increasingly uncomfortable with people inviting themselves over to my home.