Dear Annie: I am the person who wrote to you a few years ago about sending a box of thank-you notes and Forever Stamps as ...

Two lists: a “gift” list, and a “cards only” list. If they don’t contact me in a timely fashion, they will be bumped to the ...

I love this approach. You are correct that people are not mind readers, and being direct with your expectations will help ...

“Thank you, Mrs. Wilson ... Wilson’s back. “After you, my dear Alphonse,” Johnny said, holding the door open. “Is your mother still mad?” Mrs. Wilson heard Boyd ask in a low ...

The South Portland-based frozen food business Little Brother Chinese Food has announced that it has shut down operations after four years in business. Co-owners Richard Lee and Claire Guyer posted the ...

DEAR ABBY: Being the least favorite is hurtful, yet my mom makes sure to convey how much she hates me every chance she gets. Mind you, she would never say that in front of my dad or my sisters.

Should I have let them in, despite the chaos and my discomfort? What’s the polite way to handle unexpected visitors when you simply aren’t ready for company? Dear Feeling Awkward: You were ...

Dear Abby helps a woman who feels upset that her stepdaughter gave her husband a photo album, and barely included her in the pictures.

Dear Abby gives advice to a person who is overwhelmed ... Sometimes, I lie and say dinner is ready, someone is at my door or I’m just about to leave the house. My initial reaction to his calls ...

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