(Illustration by Nick Galifianakis for The Washington Post)

Column by Carolyn Hax

Adapted from an online discussion.

Dear Carolyn: A new acquaintance runs a “nonprofit” organization that pays for her and her husband’s big salaries, international travel, and a very nice waterfront home where her office is. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

She has encouraged us to donate a few times, but her husband has been very pushy. We’ve just said that we already have our favorite charities, but he still pushes.

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