Social quandary

Have you found yourself in an awkward situation? Has someone irked you and you’re not sure how best to proceed? If so, you’re not alone! Every week, we’ll be featuring a reader-submitted quandary so that you can help weigh in and give your input. What would you do in their situation?

Social quandary: Family get-togethers make my kids uncomfortable

Social quandary: Family get-togethers make my kids uncomfortable

My in-laws berate my kids about their careers, driving them to avoid family functions. Should I speak up and risk a rift?

Chatelaine

Social quandary: How to avoid offending uninvited guests

Social quandary: How to avoid offending uninvited guests

Though it would be nice to include everyone, it's not always possible — and at this particular dinner party, 10 is a crowd.

Chatelaine

Social quandary: How do we stop buying gifts for our friends' kids

Social quandary: How do we stop buying gifts for our friends' kids

From birthday parties to Christmas, gift giving for friends' kids is getting out of control. Is there a way to stop the cycle without appearing cheap?

Chatelaine

Social quandary: How should I deal with 'mean moms'?

Social quandary: How should I deal with 'mean moms'?

Her kids' new school was not what she imagined it would be. Instead of playdates and friendly get-togethers, these snobby mums won't give her the time of day.

Chatelaine

Social quandary: Friends applying for the same job

Social quandary: Friends applying for the same job

My friend applied for a job that I really want — should I tell her that I'm going to apply for it, too?

Chatelaine