A domestic violence incident has propelled a four-year-old child and her struggling parents into the shared home of two housemates. As a recently retired gentleman and his 40-year-old tenant navigate these new realities, they find themselves facing complex questions about caregiving and household harmony.
After losing his wife, his job, and his health, a man in his mid-40s has moved back into his mother’s basement. Now, his new girlfriend and their baby create tension as house rules clash with a fragile family’s quest for stability.
A father’s choice to avoid formal attire at his daughter’s wedding has stirred tension, as the bride perceives it as a clear sign of disrespect. This Miss Manners column dissects the nature of wedding etiquette and whether parental preferences should outweigh tradition and decorum.
When a family crisis arose, one mother believed her son would rally around his hospitalized aunt. Instead, he took a trip to Disneyland—leaving her hurt and disappointed, and sparking a heartfelt call for guidance from “Dear Abby.”
A grandson’s holiday visit sparks uncertainty when he announces he wants to bring his new girlfriend—despite still being legally married. Now, the grandparents wrestle with balancing their hospitality against their reservations about his unresolved marriage.
A sister’s breakup with her ex-fiancé has left relatives uncertain about how to bridge the growing distance. In a regular advice column by Carolyn Hax, readers are asked to consider possible resolutions for this fractured family. The situation raises questions about how personal choices can affect everyone involved.
A reader shares worries about a father who is often labeled a “nightmare” at restaurants. Unsure how service staff reacts, they come up with a plan for more peaceful meals—and seek advice on making it work.
In Snigdha Kapoor’s short film, an Indian preteen’s queerness is met with a family’s ritual to cleanse what they believe to be a problem. This powerful portrayal underscores the tension between cultural tradition and self-discovery, shining a light on the unpredictable outcomes of such a ceremony.
A man turns to Dear Abby after his parents repeatedly say no to dinner at his place. Though they spend time with other relatives who have bigger families, they refuse his invitations—and he wants to know why.
A single son believes his parents are putting other family members first, raising questions about fairness and priority in family life. Published by Gloucester Daily Times, this Andrews McMeel Syndication piece delves into a concern many families may relate to on some level.
