Carolyn Hax: Now that she’s the mom-in-law, she won’t abide boundaries

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My wife put up significant boundaries with my mother…

Carolyn Hax: Spouse unwittingly overhears husband’s therapy session

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Earlier this week, I overheard my husband say some…

Carolyn Hax: Battle with teen stepson gets physical over cruel posts

Dear Carolyn: I have a 14-year-old stepson, “Paul.” Paul’s dad and I have been married for…

Carolyn Hax: Stay-at-home mom worries about her example for kids

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I stopped working when I had kids. This was…

Carolyn Hax Live Chat – The Washington Post

Most Fridays, advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions. Carolyn has hosted this chat…

Carolyn Hax: Teen brother moves in for safety, puts budget at risk

Dear Carolyn: Last year, my husband and I took in my younger brother, 19. After our…

Carolyn Hax: Spouse no-shows support for sick stay-at-home parent

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’m a stay-at-home parent who has been trying to…

Carolyn Hax: Ex offered son a loan — with treacherous strings attached

Dear Carolyn: My ex-husband has offered a favorable (and legal) loan to my son to help…

Carolyn Hax: Is it worth proposing with a ‘subpar’ engagement ring?

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I am planning to propose to my girlfriend in…

Carolyn Hax: How to relate to others without making it about you

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’ve realized I can be selfish and try to…