A reader is miffed after sending a sympathy box and receiving no acknowledgment. Asking Eric explains why grief trumps etiquette. Also, a husband spiraling after finding photos of his wife’s male ...

I sent an out-of-town relative a sympathy box from Amazon when her husband died and never received a thank you. I know she ...

My cousin’s son “Troy” is being married in eight months. I just received the “save the date,” and I’m trying to decide ...

I sent an out-of-town relative a Sympathy Box from Amazon when her husband died and never received a thank you. I know she ...

I sent an out-of-town relative a Sympathy Box from Amazon when her husband died and never received a thank you. I know she ...

A friend of mine recently got married. We are pretty close. I was asked to be a bridesmaid. Unfortunately, I had to decline ...

I have a lady I consider a friend, but I notice that she only calls me when it’s convenient for her. I call her to talk, and ...

I’m so sorry for what you’ve gone through. You deserve friends who show up for you and support you in the way that you need. Comparing their response to you w ...

I sent an out-of-town relative a Sympathy Box from Amazon when her husband died and never received a thank you. I know she got it because I saw the picture on her porch. She’s the kind of person that ...

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She’s the kind of person that knows the rules of etiquette. Should I email/text her to ask if she received it, or let it go?