DEAR ABBY: When I stopped by my brother's house a couple of weeks ago, he mentioned that his 9-year-old son was grounded in his bedroom. He was being punished for snooping in his dad's vintage coll... continue
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend won’t stop making comments about my weight gain. I know that I’ve gained weight. I’m probably about 20 pounds heavier since the start of the pandemic, but I’m taking the n... continue
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the proper response to people who own lots of electronic gadgets, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, etc., and participate in every social media platform and softwa... continue
When you wash clothing made from synthetic materials like nylon and polyester (usually found in workout clothes, fleece and sweaters), microscopic fibers are released during the washing process and... continue
Dear Doctor: My husband is 68 years old and recently had an episode of memory loss. He suddenly didn’t know where he was. It lasted for about two hours and was very scary. Our son, who is a nurse, ... continue
DEAR NATALIE: I’m in a weird love triangle. My ex and I broke up over the summer and his good friend asked me out a month ago. I really like his friend and we’ve been having fun. Well, as much fun ... continue
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I met my now husband in college, where he was friends with a man I’ll call Nate. I started dating my husband and became friends with Nate junior year. When my husband and I broke... continue
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I know my dad is not a fan of my boyfriend, even though we’ve been together nearly three years. We are talking about getting married, once all the pandemic insanity goes aw... continue
Someone once asked a great philosopher what he would rather have -- a gift of money or a gift of friendship. “Friendship,” replied the philosopher, “because money is spent, but friendship can last ... continue