A husband is upset that his spouse is closer to their grown sons than he is, but he also won't make as much of an effort.

She became a stay-at-home mom, and he stopped doing any housework and parenting because "that's what stay-at-home mothers do, all the house and kid stuff."

Mother-in-law barely visited pre-covid and refuses to video call now, but still complains loudly on social media about missing her toddler grandchild.

Neighboring families have sons who play together sometimes, but one of the families is less responsive to invitations--and the other is feeling rejected.

Son will sometimes choose screen time over playing outside with a friend. Is it time to set limits on screens?

Daughter’s first serious boyfriend dotes on her but is "awful" to you. Speak up, or just be grateful she's happy?

A law partner quits an exhausting job, but people won't quit with their "unwanted and unwelcome" commentary on that decision.

Carolyn Hax readers give advice to a parent who is concerned they're enabling their daughter by allowing her to live at home without paying rent.

A partner's anxiety means "a lot of fear, a lot of control, and uncontrolled emotional outbursts” — and a refusal to get help.

Working full-time from home plus caregiving plus zero breaks leads to burnout -- and regrettable "nasty" mood.