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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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

My sister, “Jenna,” is 38 and recently started selling handmade candles online. I was excited for her at first; it’s a big step to start your own business.

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.