Her ex doesn't put much effort into her birthday or Mother's Day, but somehow she feels like she should keep trying.

Dear Annie: I’ve given my nephew birthday and Christmas gifts every year, despite rarely receiving a thank-you, let alone any ...

My husband and I finalized our divorce in April after nearly a year of separation. I'm at a loss as to what to do now when it ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends — just six of us, gathered around the table for what I hoped would be a relaxing evening of good food and conversation.

My sister lives across the country and recently lost her husband. She doesn’t have much of a support system nearby, and she’s ...