Girlfriend claims her anger is “beyond her control” on subject of partner’s job, so they need not to discuss it.

Wife won’t stop posting the family’s tantrums, vomit and in-law beefs to social media, insisting it’s “her life, her right.” ...

Letter writer always thought she would be a lawyer like dad — but didn’t foresee the disdain for switching to a science PhD.

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Letter writer finds visits to assisted living tedious and “really hard” as mom struggles to hold a conversation.

Letter writer and husband disagree on value of correcting each other while explaining things within their kid’s attention ...

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As daughter plans an event to introduce everyone to her much-older boyfriend, her parent thinks just her friends should be there.

Carolyn Hax: Brother says new parent accepts ‘too much’ of their mom’s help Brother scolds the letter writer for running their mom ragged with her newborn’s care, knowing Mom struggles to ...

Explore Carolyn Hax's daily advice column in The Washington Post. Since 1997, Carolyn offers unique insights and humor, syndicated in more than 100 newspapers. Join her weekly live discussions for ...

Explore Carolyn Hax's daily advice column in The Washington Post. Since 1997, Carolyn offers unique insights and humor, syndicated in more than 100 newspapers. Join her weekly live discussions for ...