A concerned wife turns to “Dear Annie” for guidance about her husband’s all-consuming metal detecting pastime. She’s worried that weekends—and even vacation time—are slipping away in the pursuit of buried treasure. Now, she wonders if it’s fair to ask him to rein in his beloved hobby.

A concerned husband has revealed that his wife has been secretly visiting her ex-husband. Unsure of how to approach her or address his suspicions, he turned to Dear Abby for advice on maintaining honesty in their relationship.

A husband grows exasperated by his wife’s habitual use of “very,” prompting him to seek guidance in Miss Manners’ column. Etiquette expert Judith Martin weighs in on how minor language quirks can drive a wedge between spouses.