After moving closer to her son despite his objections, a mother faces an "invisible curtain" while dealing with her husband's ...

"I’ve attempted to talk to him about it, but he becomes hurt and defensive because he’s sensitive about his addiction." ...

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

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

I can understand why she might be upset with me, but my call wasn’t done out of malice. I’m genuinely concerned for her ...

He generally means well, so I don’t wish to embarrass him, but is there a way to graciously shut this down if I hear it again ...

Not only is this more polite, Miss Manners assures you, but if you are truly an expert in any given field, waiting it out ...

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

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

I began experiencing migraines occasionally as a teenager, but in my early 20s, they became a regular occurrence. I tried unsuccessfully for years to identify my triggers, cutting things from my diet ...

My son has a significant other living with him, and they feel it is disrespectful and hurtful, to both of them, that I speak ...

Miss Manners therefore suggests that you turn that weak smile into something that does, in fact, betray your irritation, perhaps with a murmured “Not funny.” Anything less seems only to encourage him.