"DEAR HARRIETTE: I got married recently, and while the day was beautiful overall, a few unexpected guests showed up actual wedding crashers! At first, I thought maybe they were distant friends of my husband's, but it became obvious they didn't know anyone. They ate, drank and even joined us on the dance floor like they belonged there. By the time we realized what was happening, they had already helped themselves to food, drinks and favors meant for our guests."
"DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend recently moved in with me, and ever since then, my cat's behavior has completely changed. She's been acting out: scratching furniture, hiding for hours and even refusing to eat sometimes. She used to be calm and affectionate, but now she seems anxious and territorial. My partner is trying to be patient, but I can tell he's getting frustrated, especially since the cat hisses at him whenever he walks by or tries to sit near me."
Unexpected, uninvited guests attended a wedding, consuming food, drinks and favors and joining the dance floor, leaving the host feeling disrespected and replaying the moment. The incident has become the dominant anecdote people reference when recalling the celebration, overshadowing positive memories. A reframing presented frames the crashers as novelty evidence that others wanted to share in the fun. Separately, a partner moved into a home and the resident cat began scratching furniture, hiding and sometimes refusing food, exhibiting anxiety and territorial behavior. Introductions, space and new toys failed to resolve the issues, and the partner is growing frustrated, producing household tension.
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