Carolyn Hax
Carolyn Hax
Columnist

Carolyn Hax started her advice column in 1997 as a weekly feature for The Washington Post, accompanied by the work of “relationship cartoonist” Nick Galifianakis. The column has since gone daily and into syndication, where it appears in over 200 newspapers. Carolyn joined The Post in 1992 as a copy editor in Style, and became a news editor before turning to writing full-time. She is the author of “Tell Me About It” (Miramax, 2001), and the host of a live online discussion on Fridays at noon on washingtonpost.com. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband and their three boys. Sign up for Carolyn Hax’s column, delivered to your inbox early each morning, at bit.ly/haxpost.

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Carolyn Hax: Navigating issues related to weight

One writer worries about Mom’s health; another considers weight-loss surgery, but a friend is not supportive.

Drama before the wedding

Drama before the wedding

The father of the bride is worried that his mother will act out during the nuptials.

Carolyn Hax: Time together and time alone: It’s all in the timing

Carolyn Hax: Time together and time alone: It’s all in the timing

How to be supportive in scheduling time together without being a doormat?

Carolyn Hax: A friendly reminder: Every child is different

Carolyn Hax: A friendly reminder: Every child is different

What to say to a friend who appears to blatantly favor her older child?

Grandparents’ unequal approach to gifts unappreciated

Grandparents’ unequal approach to gifts unappreciated

A husband isn’t sure if he should talk to his grandparents about the amount of money they give his wife as a gift.

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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, June 14)

Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.

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Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, May 24)

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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, May 17)

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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, June 21)

Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.