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 ...

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

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

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

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

Is it ever appropriate for parents to voice concern about who their adult children are dating — especially when they see red ...

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