Robin Abrahams

Do we tell them we’re offended?

Learn how to salvage a friendship after sharing pregnancy news that upset a friend. Get advice on handling the situation and rebuilding trust.

They don’t seem to get the hint that this is a problem. Plus: Irish goodbyes.

I prefer to keep my life private, and am now being called a liar for doing so. Plus: avoiding invitation overload.

Every day has become a pool party. Sometimes they stay even when my family and I go inside.

Plus, critiquing a friend’s bad poetry.

Plus, the finer points of making virtual introductions when networking.

These days, I need friends to pitch in for groceries when I invite them to my beach cottage.

My co-worker acknowledges every single sneeze. And, two’s company.

Plus, reviewing etiquette for hosting a baby shower.