We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: I have a different friendship problem than we usually see here: I’m a…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My in-laws are coming for a visit next week. They’re retired, and they moved, before I met my husband, to another country about a five-hour flight from where…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: My hubby and I, both gay men, have been together more than 20 years. He’s diagnosed with ADHD and takes medication for it, which helps. The problems (for…

Dear Carolyn: My brother, “Tim,” got married for the third time last month. When he and “Abby” were discussing their wedding, I advised them to do what my husband and I did: Go to the…

Conditioning for pregnancy has some things in common with preparing to run a race. Diet, exercise and avoiding unhealthy habits are all important to increase the chances of becoming pregnant, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a…

Hi, Carolyn: My grandson doesn’t want to go to college, but my daughter has pushed so hard that he finally gave in. But he’s unhappy about it. He also has to leave his best friend…

They’re both orange.They’re both sweet with a bit of spice.But for Americans on Thanksgiving, the meal isn’t done until they dig into a slice of pumpkin or sweet potato pie — and for many, there’s…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My 9-year-old has a naturally loud speaking voice. You can hear him having a normal conversation anywhere in the house, and, like any kid, he often gets a…

Despite California’s efforts to stop the sale of flavored tobacco products, U.C. San Diego researchers say consumers have discovered a loophole: online shopping.In 2022, Senate Bill 793 went into effect, prohibiting the sale of flavored…

Adapted from an online discussion.Dear Carolyn: In 2019, I noticed several weird things that made me suspect that my husband was having an affair. I asked him about it, and he denied any affair and…