A few years ago, my husband and I were invited to the wedding of a close friend’s daughter. We stayed two nights at the ...

Dear Abby advises parents who feel as though their daughter has cast them out of her life after arriving early to babysit her ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

When she opened the door (hand never leaving the door), she said, “I thought I asked you not to come early.” I handed her the ...

A wedding guest questions if it was a mistake to ask about a cash gift she gave, which strained her friendship with the bride ...

While I was early, I really don’t see how it was such a big deal. She hasn’t asked us to watch them since, and when I’ve ...

Dear Abby: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship.

I hadn’t received a thank-you note, so I asked my friend if the couple had gotten my gift. I was concerned because it was ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

She hasn’t asked us to watch the grandchildren since, and when I’ve invited them over, she says they have plans.

DEAR ABBY: Our adult daughter has children we adore. She asked if we could help out by watching them for a few hours ...

Our adult daughter has children we adore. She asked if we could help out by watching them for a few hours occasionally, and ...