Wendy Belzberg
By Wendy Belzberg
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News No Need To Feel Threatened by Beau’s Wedding Ring
My boyfriend’s wife died about five years ago. He still wears his wedding ring on his right hand and has no plans to take it off. What is the rule on this? Should I feel offended? — Widow’s pique There is no tactful way to put this: Your boyfriend’s (dead) wife is not a threat…
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News Emending Resume May Be Enough To Make Amends
I have an exemplary employee who has been with me for four years. He is an overachiever, a perfectionist and a lovely presence in the office; I have found him at all times to be honest and ethical. It has come to my attention, however, that he lied on his resume. He claims to have…
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News Three in One: Advice for a Time of Big Decisions
For the first time I am printing three related questions submitted at one time by the same reader. I read the multiple queries as a symptom of anxiety, hence the full treatment. Let’s hope this helps. In any event, our correspondent is entitled to his concerns; he’s taking a big step. He’s also asking all…
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News Help Wanted: 44 Years Old And Can’t Hold Down a Job
I am 44 years old, and I have never been able to hold a job for more than two weeks. I have tried doing more things than I could ever list; my resume is more than 37 pages long. Therapy is a joke: All any therapist wants to hear about is how much I hate…
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News Party Poopers: Opting Out of Family Functions
My mother died a few months ago. Her husband of 15 years is talking about what a close family we are and how we will continue to celebrate holidays together; he is already making Passover plans. I was a grown woman when they married and never considered him my stepfather. I tolerated him for my…
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News Inquiring About Inclusive Invitations
One of my oldest and dearest friends has an 18-month-old baby. She has decided to put her daughter in day care for eight hours a day, even though she does not work. There are 17 children and three child-care providers in the center. Every aspect of her decision appalls me, and I have been avoiding…
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News My Friend Is Boring Me to Tears
My oldest friend has chosen to be a stay-at-home mom. I respect the choice she has made. What I cannot tolerate is that her children now seem to be her only topic of conversation. I dread talking to her. Is there a nice way to say, “You’ve turned into a colossal bore”? — Talking points…
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News Cantor’s Voice, Not Cell Phones, Should Ring Out in Shul
What can be done about cell phones ringing during synagogue services? Our shul has a large sign in front of the sanctuary entrance that asks people to turn off their cell phones and pagers, but invariably at least one goes off. I find it grossly rude and disrespectful to be interrupted in this way. I’ve…
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