Although I see these invites as well-meaning, they make me deeply uncomfortable. By Kwame Anthony Appiah Kwame Anthony Appiah has been the The New York Times Magazine’s Ethicist columnist since 2015 ...

Dear Abby: Nine months ago, my friend “Anne” moved in with me after losing her home. Since then, she’s had trouble finding employment, but when she does work, she spends money on stuff she really ...

Dear Amy: My friend (who is one year younger) has a habit of telling me she’s “proud” of me for doing big and small things. I bought a house and she said she was proud of me. I said I was going out of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There’s a woman I’ve known for more than 40 years. We were close when our children were young, but we have not been in regular contact for many years. I still care a lot about her, ...