We are worried about someone getting offended or insulted by their intrusiveness, so we prefer to keep them separate.

Some friends get along with anyone, and others are better off with their own invite on a one-on-one as they don’t mix so well at larger gatherings. With the latter group of friends, we find ourselves ...

Dear Lisi: I have just had the most incredible summer fling and I’m torn as to how to feel. I really like this woman — she’s gorgeous, fun, sexy and interesting. We met through friends and spent the ...