My cousin and I reconnected after a death in the family two years ago. We barely knew each other, but over time stayed in touch and emailed. We became close and even sent each other Christmas gifts.

It was a love story that would divide a family, and brought with it the risk of severe legal consequences, but nothing could get in the way of the connection the two cousins, who have compared ...

Unspoken rules often guide how we handle awkward moments, especially when protecting someone’s image. But when honesty clashes with loyalty, things get messy. One Reddit user shared how a casual lunch ...