Carolyn Hax: Single friend blames couples for ruining group vacation
A coupled traveler takes exception to their single friend's view that others "froze her out" during their group beach vacation.
By Carolyn HaxAsk Amy: I want a silent wedding reception. My fiance says it’s ‘irrational.’
Bride wants a silent wedding ceremony and reception and the guests to all wear yellow. She also wants her fiance to want that, too.
By Amy DickinsonMiss Manners: Someone was rude to my daughter after a small accident
Mother wonders if she should have said more to a stranger who was rude to her daughter.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinI think my son’s date is ugly. Why am I such a jerk? Carolyn Hax readers give their advice.
Readers advise a parent wracked with shame for caring that son's new date is "just not at all pretty."
By Carolyn HaxAsk Jules: My friend is mad at me for not liking her tweets
A friendship blows up after one friend asks the other why they aren't engaging with her posts on social media.
By Jules TerpakWhat holiday gifts do we get for teachers and day-care workers?
Is cash appropriate? The answer is a resounding yes.
By Meghan LeahyMiss Manners: Can I tell visiting relatives they’re in the way?
Reader’s family is constantly on the go and when relatives visit from out of town they often get in the way.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinAsk Amy: My fiance’s family has barely acknowledged our engagement
A reader is worried about awkwardness involving their fiance’s family in wedding plans since they do not seem enthusiastic about the engagement.
By Amy DickinsonCarolyn Hax: Mom thinks her profane adult kids sound ‘crass, or dull’
A mom wonders whether she can do anything to curb her three adult children’s swearing habits.
By Carolyn HaxAsk Elaine: I’m moving across the world. How do I put myself out there?
A reader is about to move to Vietnam to teach English. How do they make the most of their time abroad?
By Elaine WelterothCarolyn Hax: Is mom’s help with the kids worth her commentary?
A parent of three needs help. Mom is offering, but is her help worth the commentary that comes with it?
By Carolyn HaxMiss Manners: I’m annoyed at the responses to my comments on articles
Reader takes pride in thoughtfully crafted comments on newspaper articles and hates when people ruin them with their responses.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinAsk Amy: Should I tell my ex the reasons why I broke up with him?
An ex keeps reaching out on Facebook. Should the reader tell him the specific reasons they broke it off?
By Amy DickinsonThe best Carolyn Hax columns about the holidays
We've rounded up the best Carolyn Hax columns on the winter holiday season.
By Haben Kelati and Carolyn HaxMiss Manners: My in-laws say they love my food but barely eat any of it
Reader would rather their in-laws be honest about not liking their food.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinCarolyn Hax: Amazing chemistry, but only one-sided attraction
A reader struggles with self-doubt after a guy is "not physically attracted" despite flirty dates and exciting chemistry.
By Carolyn HaxAsk Amy: My husband planned a camping trip with a single woman
She learned to trust her husband again after he betrayed her in the past. Now she’s caught him in another lie.
By Amy DickinsonCarolyn Hax: Dad weighs giving adult son makeup cash for lean childhood
A father wants to give his adult son cash to make up for a childhood that was less privileged than his younger sisters'.
By Carolyn HaxAsk Amy: My mother-in-law excludes us in favor of my husband’s ex-wife
Reader wishes their mother-in-law would stop encouraging a bad dynamic with her son’s ex-wife.
By Amy DickinsonAsk Amy: Readers respond to letters that have resonated
This column is dedicated to reader responses to previously published letters.
By Amy Dickinson