We have a neighbour, sweet as pie, who has a pool in her backyard. But her gate is broken and our kids could easily walk into her yard and fall in the pool. How to keep good neighbourly relations but ensure my children's safety.

Social quandary of the week: Neighbourly relations

Social quandary

Living

My friend and I have been friends for a very long time. Growing up in the tropics, we had household help to keep our houses clean and tidy. My friend got accustomed to that lifestyle and even though it's been 25 years since emigrating, she's still reluctant to clean her own house! I know it may sound a bit judgmental, but it's so dirty it makes it difficult for me to want to visit her. 

Social quandary of the week: A friend's dirty house

I have six sisters who I’m all close with. Over 30 years ago, two of my sisters had a falling out with one another. I’m fuzzy on the details now, but it was over some flirtation with my older sister’s husband. It’s been decades and they still refuse to speak to one another, much less be in the same room. It’s incredibly awkward for everyone. 

Social quandary of the week: A family feud

family

I have been trying to break up with a girlfriend. We’ve been close on-and off for over 20 years, and it feels like we’ve been through a lot together and we know each other really well. But in the past 2 years things have changed; we've become very different people and we have no common ground. 

Friend breakup: Best way to end a friendship

friends

Their elderly neighbour crossed the line when she started going their mail. How would you address the situation?

Social quandary

Social quandary: In a pickle with my neighbour

Social quandary: My friend's house is too dirty to visit

Social quandary: Sisters feuding for decades

Social quandary: I need to end this friendship

Social quandary: 'My neighbour snoops in my garbage!'