We are all adults now, but my stepmom seems to come only to me to solve any issues she has. If anyone does offer her ...

Dear Reader: Many of you wrote in regarding the newly widowed woman who stopped receiving invitations to couples’ gatherings. A great number of you shared similar experiences. Below are a few ...

I knew my husband was cheating on me when he died. Still, the sudden loss of him threw me for a loop, and I haven’t gone through his things until recently. I found pictures and emails that he ...

Since my mother-in-law retired to Florida five years ago, I have been saddled with the traditional Thanksgiving gathering because our home has four bedrooms and a large kitchen. My five in-laws ...

Dear Annie: I’m in a terrible conflict with my closest friend “Claudia” and can’t figure out the way forward. We’re both in our early 30s and have been friends for seven years, having ...

DEAR HELOISE: It’s time to think about Christmas ... Items come in nice gift boxes with the organization’s logos.

DEAR ABBY: I am a 37-year-old woman who seems to be the go-to person in my family to figure things out. Due to my stepmom not feeling comfortable enough with her English and my striving to win her ...