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 ...

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.

Dear Abby counsels a woman who fears her ex-husband monopolizing their grandchild and a mother-in-law's sickening habit.

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 ...

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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 ...

"Jimmy Carter's friendship taught me," Biden shared, that "a strength of character is more than title or the power we hold." ...