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

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 ...

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

I work remotely and rent a small guesthouse on a property owned by a retired couple, “Tom” and “Linda.” They live in the main ...

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

I work remotely and rent a small guesthouse on a property owned by a retired couple, “Tom” and “Linda.” They live in the main house and are kind, but recently their friendliness has crossed into ...

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

We’re close, and I don’t want to embarrass her or make her feel unsupported. But I also don’t want every gathering to feel ...

Dear Too Close: They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s important that you feel like you can have your ...

Dear Burnt Out: No one wants to feel like they are being sold to, especially by their own family. It’s important to be ...

My husband joked that we can’t invite her anywhere without a table for her products. I laughed, but it hit a nerve. We’re ...