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Miss Manners: When I call my long-distance pal, his wife always butts in. Is there a way to curb this?
Miss Manners: When I call my long-distance pal, his wife always butts in. Is there a way to curb this?
Miss Manners: When I call my long-distance pal, his wife always butts in. Is there a way to curb this?

Published on: 05/27/2026

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I am either dragged into a now-three-part conversation, or made to wait while he and she carry on as if I’m not there.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A dear friend and I live several hours away from each other, so to keep in touch, we speak often on the telephone. He works part-time, so he usually calls me on his off days when his wife is home. This is the problem.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/miss-manners-when-i-call-my-long-distance-pal-his-wife-always-butts-in-is-there-a-way-to-curb-this.html

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