A person says a few regular guests offer limited help and sometimes criticize aspects of the hosting process, which has made ...

I have a new close friend, and I am conflicted about whether I should inform her about her husband’s misdeeds. Before we ...

Both are seniors, and I realize they are not going to change. One offered to help me clean up, then criticized me for ...

I’m beginning to resent the comment after spending hours shopping, planning and preparing the meal for everyone.

I'm struggling with what to do about my first job out of college. I've been here for four months, and while I expected a ...

If you don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. That’s kind of the whole point — no one really does. But let your words ...

A host is frustrated with guests who do not contribute meaningfully to holiday and birthday dinners, despite enjoying shared ...

A recent college graduate is feeling anxious at their first job due to a hostile work environment and is unsure whether to ...

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