Carolyn Hax
Coming to grips with one’s childhood
To know your own history, it helps to understand your parents and what was under their control.
Will it work in Washington?
One glittering gown stood out among the edgy leggings and leather at the Rebecca Taylor show.
Hiding a romantic indiscretion from the kids
In the Internet age, parents who experiment — and write about it — risk leaving a trail for their children to find later.
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The lonely hearts
Some people never find the love of their lives. And live to tell about it.
Carolyn Hax
Giving advice, then getting the cold shoulder
Carolyn Hax’s thoughts on what to do when relationship help causes a rift among friends.
Carolyn Hax
Aunt lets sister down by skipping children’s births
Aunt upsets sister by missing sister’s two childbirths.
Carolyn Hax
Should they get back together?
The reader isn’t sure how to respond to the ex’s request that they try being a couple again.
Carolyn Hax
Carolyn Hax’s advice: A mother-in-law’s resentment, and a ‘compli-slam’
Sometimes the issue isn’t whether you’re right, it’s whether there’s any value in being right. And, the best response to a backhanded compliment.
Carolyn Hax
Freedom in five bars or less
How can a parent stay connected with kids at college without being a helicopter parent? Hint: Stop worrying about cellphone range.
Carolyn Hax
Carolyn Hax: Stepmother ignores husband’s children
Sisters say their father’s wife won’t even acknowledge their presence when in the same room.
Galleries
Turning 30: Kate’s best looks
A look back at the best outfits worn by Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.
The 20th annual Golden Scissors Awards
African American stylists flaunt their creative hair designs.
National Christmas Tree lights up
The tree lighting has been an annual tradition in Washington since 1923.
On Love: Romance at NBC4
ESPN’s Lindsay Czarniak and MSNBC’s Craig Melvin met while working for NBC4.
D.C.’s hidden royalty
African kings and princes live among the ordinary suits of Washington, assuming their thrones only in the company of fellow expatriates.
A Caribbean vacation for any traveler
Forts? Resorts? Tiny beach towns? The islands of the Caribbean have it all.
Milan Fashion Week
Major fashion houses, including Gucci, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana, are showing their Spring/Summer 2012 collections in Italy.
Getting to know Eastern Market, Barracks Row
Unless you live in the neighborhood, this section of Capitol Hill can be a bit of a world unto itself.
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Best Of Arts 2011
The Style critics were driven half-mad by this year’s Best Of selections. Nevertheless, they did it.
Lifestyle Videos
'The Artist' triumphs at the BAFTAs (1:55)
Silent movie 'The Artist' wins seven prizes at the British Academy Film Awards in London, including best film and best leading actor for Jean Dujardin. (Feb. 13)
'The Artist' triumphs at the BAFTAs (1:55)
Silent movie 'The Artist' wins seven prizes at the British Academy Film Awards in London, including best film and best leading actor for Jean Dujardin. (Feb. 13)
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Music stars cut up the 2012 Grammy red carpet (2:38)
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