In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane hears from a reader who is tired of paying for a friend but never being paid back.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son and I have a gentle disagreement about the host’s responsibility at a dinner party or holiday table. As a host, I look for opportunities to foster conversations that might ...

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Dear Eric: I have been in a second marriage for 15 years. For the past few years, I have been concerned that my second ...

I get complaints from coworkers that her flesh-baring outfits are distracting and unprofessional. I contacted HR and their response was for me to handle it. I know you’re not meant to comment on ...

"I find myself wishing she didn't have him," writes an NPR listener of his new girlfriend's dog. Podcasters Haley Nahman and Danny Nelson weigh in.

"I have a close friend I care about a lot, but there’s something that’s starting to get under my skin — and I’m not sure if I should say something or let it slide." ...

Dear Going Bonkers Over Barking: You’ve been more than patient, and your frustration is completely valid. Constant barking is not just annoying; it’s disruptive to your daily life and well-being. You ...

I have been in a second marriage for 15 years. For the past few years, I have been concerned that my second husband’s story about his first wife may be untrue.

DEAR ABBY: I am a retired man who, unfortunately, got caught up in an internet inheritance scam and lost all my money. I’m ...

Dear Prudence, My mother doesn’t care for my fiancé and makes it a point to never get his name right. What can ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.