Tag Archives: what would you do?

Hoarder’s Friend

Posted on January 26, 2026 by msw blog

I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient. A few months ago, she texted to tell me … Continue reading →

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phone etiquette

Posted on December 3, 2025 by msw blog

I just can’t come to grips with the new style phone etiquette where you send a direct question or comment to someone (texts mainly, or emails, messenger, etc.) and it seems now optional to answer or respond, or at best … Continue reading →

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Too Many Gifts

Posted on November 9, 2025 by msw blog

Even typing this makes me seem ungrateful, but here we go. My husband is a gift-giver; it is how he shows his love. He is also a collector of many things (as is the rest of his family) and I … Continue reading →

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Money Wise

Posted on November 9, 2025 by msw blog

My mother-in-law wants to put my husband on her bank account. What are the pitfalls, and is there a way to do it without being responsible for her bills? Here are pros and cons of adding someone to your bank … Continue reading →

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Free Drink ?

Posted on September 13, 2025 by msw blog

How do I respond to someone down the bar buying a drink for me, but I’m not interested? Bars shouldn’t let people buy drinks for strangers and shouldn’t facilitate this very outdated—and quite frankly predatory—practice. This might be extreme, but … Continue reading →

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