My nephew and his wife don’t stay in touch, never invite me over and only show up during the holidays to collect gifts.

"I appreciate their generosity, and I don’t want to be rude, especially since I live on their property. But I moved here for ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 45-year-old woman, and my boyfriend is 36. His family loves me, except for his dad. I don’t know what I ...

I’ve given my nephew birthday and Christmas gifts every year, despite rarely receiving a thank-you, let alone any love or ...

Dear Annie: I’ve given my nephew birthday and Christmas gifts every year, despite rarely receiving a thank-you, let alone any ...

Dear Guest: It’s perfectly reasonable to want privacy, even when you have kind and generous landlords. Setting boundaries ...

Dear Guest: It’s perfectly reasonable to want privacy, even when you have kind and generous landlords. Setting boundaries ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 45-year-old woman, and my boyfriend is 36. His family loves me, except for his dad. I don’t know what I ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 45-year-old woman, and my boyfriend is 36. His family loves me, except for his dad. I don’t know what I ...

The key is balance. You do not need to give your friends a play by play, but it can help avoid confusion later if you mention you are seeing someone. A simple “Yes, I’m dating someone, and I’m keeping ...

Dear Annie: I’ll be starting college this fall, and while I’m excited to grow academically, I’m also looking forward to ...

I’m not sure how to ask for space without sounding ungrateful or creating tension. How do I set boundaries without making ...