Tag Archives: what would you do?

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 Bars shouldn’t let people buy drinks for strangers and shouldn’t facilitate this very outdated—and quite frankly predatory—practice.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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Houseguest

Posted on July 31, 2025 by msw blog

Ask before bringing a gift! I have everything I need. And I try to limit my consumption. To me, someone visiting is the gift. And yes ask before stripping the bed. I like being able to choose when to do … Continue reading →

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Holding Space

Posted on June 7, 2025 by msw blog

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 →

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Concerned for the Future

Posted on April 30, 2025 by msw blog

 This is regarding “Concerned for the Future”, the mother concerned for the financial well-being of her mentally and physically disabled son after her death. There are now federal accounts available, similar to 529 plans, for such individuals. An ABLE plan … Continue reading →

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Family Historian

Posted on April 3, 2025 by msw blog

I completely disagree with your answer to “Shared History”, who found 60-year-old letters from her deceased husband’s divorce lawyer regarding the husband’s first marriage and didn’t know whether to share those letters with the husband’s adult children. As a professional … Continue reading →

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