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 Taken for Granted: It’s not unreasonable at all. Even if your nephew and his wife aren’t in a position to give gifts in ...

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 ...

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 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." ...

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