Carolyn Hax: Stepparent is off the wedding guest list, per ex’s orders
Stepdaughter excludes stepparent of more than 10 years from her wedding guest list, saying it's because of her mother.
By Carolyn HaxMiss Manners: They ask, I say no. Suddenly, they’re ‘just joking.’
A reader is annoyed by friends and family pretending they were “just joking” when the answer to a request is no.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinAsk Amy: My friend is taking advantage of our offer to give her rides
A reader’s friend fell onto hard times and they offered to give her rides when she needed. Now, they feel like they’re being taken advantage of.
By Amy DickinsonCarolyn Hax: What kind of friend gives a weight-loss book as a gift?
What possesses a friend to give a weight-loss book as a gift? This letter-writer wants to tell her how much it hurt.
By Carolyn HaxAsk Amy: Grandma-to-be doesn’t want to host baby shower for unmarried couple
She thinks her son and his pregnant girlfriend should be married and doesn’t want to throw them a baby shower.
By Amy DickinsonMiss Manners: Solo diner feels shamed by host’s ‘just one?’ question
A frequent solo diner doesn’t like it when restaurant hosts ask him, “Just one?”
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinAsk Sahaj: He wants kids, but I don’t. Should we break up?
She has two kids already and isn’t interested in having more. Her boyfriend initially said he didn’t want kids, but now he’s changed his mind.
By Sahaj Kaur KohliAsk Amy: Veteran struggles with PTSD, addiction and wife’s affair
A veteran struggles with the affair his wife had during his struggles with PTSD and addiction.
By Amy DickinsonCarolyn Hax: Caregiver is publicly blamed for father-in-law’s death
Sister-in-law didn't visit her ailing dad, and is now blaming his death "nonstop" on the in-law who cared for him.
By Carolyn HaxMiss Manners: Landscaper is always finding clients’ hidden house keys
A landscaper is always finding clients’ hidden house keys and wonder if they should say something.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinI’m looking for hope after my husband cheated. Carolyn Hax readers give advice.
He had an affair and threatened divorce. Carolyn Hax readers advise his spouse, who's looking for hope that "he can muster love for me again."
By Carolyn Hax and Haben KelatiSummer camp conundrum: Let them play or send them to educational camp?
The answer is ... yes. Children need to play, and even educational camps should allow for that.
By Meghan LeahyAsk Amy: Should I invite my estranged cousin to my wedding?
A bride-to-be is conflicted about inviting her estranged cousin to her upcoming wedding.
By Amy DickinsonCarolyn Hax: No thank-you notes? Fine, no more gifts then.
Recognizing that thank-you notes are endangered doesn't make it feel any better to keep sending unacknowledged gifts.
By Carolyn HaxMiss Manners: My friend has a large nude painting of herself on display
A reader feels uncomfortable in their friend’s living room – where a “very large and very explicit and detailed” nude photo of her hangs.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinAsk Elaine: Should I change directions after being let go from my job?
A reader tries to figure out what's next after being let go from their job.
By Elaine WelterothAsk Amy: I’m dating, but I can’t shake the fear of getting hurt again
A reader got out of a terrible marriage a couple years ago and worries about getting hurt again.
By Amy DickinsonMiss Manners: We’re 3 years apart but she keeps saying how young I am
A reader’s friend won’t stop commenting on their age even though they’re only three years apart.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinCarolyn Hax: Dependent adult son pushes back against mom’s pressure
Mom wants her son to work full time and stop relying on his dad, but his response to her expectations is at times "aggressively defiant."
By Carolyn HaxThe best Carolyn Hax columns about new beginnings
A roundup of the best Carolyn Hax columns about new beginnings.
By Haben Kelati and Carolyn Hax