Carolyn Hax: Mom stunned there’s no social cost for deadbeat dad

Hi, Carolyn: I was with my partner for three years, made a cross-country move for him,…

Carolyn Hax: Living a great married life — and blindsided by a crush

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I am happily married with three awesome kids, a…

Carolyn Hax: Teen daughter is ‘grumpy’ about all family travel plans

Oh, Carolyn: My teen does not want to go anywhere. At least not with her parents…

Carolyn Hax: Can this sibling salvage brother’s relationship with mom?

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: I had a blowout fight with my older brother…

Carolyn Hax: Mom badgers when she wants to make a point

Dear Carolyn: My mother does a million things that come under the heading of “playing games.”…

Carolyn Hax: Should husband come home early, since his mom’s okay?

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: My husband and I both live far away from…

What’s your favorite Carolyn Hax column about grandparents?

We’re compiling Carolyn Hax columns about grandparents to include in an upcoming roundup. These columns can…

Carolyn Hax: Friend expects more child care than aging parents can give

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I love my best friend since childhood dearly, but…

Carolyn Hax: Polyamorous daughter plans to adopt partners’ child

Dear Carolyn: For the last three years, my adult daughter has been in a polyamorous relationship…

Carolyn Hax: They are exes, roommates and at odds on how to be friends

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: I’m living with my ex at the moment as…