My nephew and his wife don’t stay in touch, never invite me over and only show up during the holidays to collect gifts.

"I appreciate their generosity, and I don’t want to be rude, especially since I live on their property. But I moved here for ...

We’re close, and I don’t want to embarrass her or make her feel unsupported. But I also don’t want every gathering to feel ...

Dear Guest: It’s perfectly reasonable to want privacy, even when you have kind and generous landlords. Setting boundaries ...

Dear Too Close: They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s important that you feel like you can have your ...

"My husband joked that we can’t invite her anywhere without a table for her products. I laughed, but it hit a nerve." ...

I work remotely and rent a small guesthouse on a property owned by a retired couple, “Tom” and “Linda.” They live in the main ...

Dear Annie: I’ll be starting college this fall, and while I’m excited to grow academically, I’m also looking forward to ...

Is it possible to bridge the gap when you’re parenting in a totally different season of life than your peers? Or do I need to ...