Keith Urban talks about his new album “High” and the advice he would give to aspiring musicians
Country music star Keith Urban has received a lot of advice over the years, including from the late Slim Dusty, who told him to be himself. He stands by this advice, but with one reservation. “I may not be sure…
I want to have her at my wedding reception, but my fiancé does not
DEAR MRS MANNERS: I am marrying a wonderful man after being together for three years. He has a sister and a brother. I have two sisters. All of our siblings will be at our wedding reception. However, one person is…
This boastful woman has crossed the line
DEAR ABBY: Last year my husband and I moved to my hometown, which I left 40 years ago. We are happy with our decision to return. Our problem is my friend “Shirley,” who I have known since elementary school. Shirley…
Would it be rude to break the news at a friend’s wedding?
DEAR MRS MANNERS: My husband and I just found out that we are expecting our first child. We are very excited! Coincidentally, a close friend’s wedding is in a few weeks and (if all goes well) we’ll be ready to…
The jilted bride is in an embarrassing situation
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister’s fiancé recently called off their engagement and she is devastated. They had been together for five years and their relationship seemed stable. They had spent the last year planning their wedding, sending invitations, making deposits, and…
Now he says he won’t be my protector on the honeymoon
DEAR ABBY: Should I be angry with the father of my unborn child because he is not accompanying me on my trip abroad? My cousin is getting married in Mexico. However, my partner “Gabriel” is not coming because one of…
My fiancé’s daughter got engaged a month after us. Her demands will ruin our wedding
Each week, Dear Prudence answers additional questions from readers, just for Slate Plus Members. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Prudence, I’m in my 40s and never thought I would fall in love until I met my fiancé. He is…
I have an open marriage, but I feel the need to hide my wedding ring when I’m with other men. Is that wrong?
Hello Jake, My husband and I started dating about five months ago. I’m completely new to this, so I’m still figuring some things out. Here’s my question… When I’m out and about looking to flirt, should I take off my…
Daughter suspicious of her mother’s “tax-advantaged” wedding
Dear Eric: My mother and her partner have been together for 20 years. This winter, my mother told me that, on the advice of their financial advisor, they would be getting married this year. I have no issues or concerns…
New food truck in Whitehorse offers sourdough and skills training
What looks like an ordinary food truck is serving more than just lunch this summer in Whitehorse. SS Culinary is a new social enterprise of the Yukon Literacy Coalition (YLC) that aims to provide vocational training while generating profits to…
