Tag Archives: awkward
Holding Space
On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure about how to respond when people ask, “how many children do you have?” A number of readers wrote in … Continue reading
Frequent Diners
My husband and I usually have breakfast several times a week at a local coffee shop. Over the years, we have become friendly with several of the waitresses. At this time, there are two women that we would like to … Continue reading
Splitting the Check
Long story short, I paid for our first dinner, and he paid for our second, I went to the bathroom and when I came back, he had already paid. I said, “I can pay you half or I can get … Continue reading
What Is Something You’d Never Talk About on a Date?
“How many sexual partners I’ve had, it’s honestly no one’s business. Knowing that information does nothing for either person and usually just ends in judgment and jealousy. However, it does help me notice the red flags of someone who is … Continue reading
How Clean Are Your Hands?
My girlfriend and I just moved in together. (I relocated to her town.) We’re very happy, but I have a problem: The walls in our apartment are thin. And I often hear her use the bathroom without washing her hands … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 