"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 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 ...

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

Dear Burnt Out: No one wants to feel like they are being sold to, especially by their own family. It’s important to be ...

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

At school events, playdates or birthday parties, we’re often the youngest parents in the room -- sometimes by more than a ...

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.