A lot of us have had a friend or family who takes more than they give. But in this story, a cousin’s generosity is getting stretched too thin. Let’s take unroll this toilet paper problem. I (26F) have ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My cousin invited me for dinner on a Sunday night and asked me to bring wine and a dessert. When I got there, she said it had been a very busy weekend and she hadn’t had time to ...

Dear Amy: I am a 64-year-old woman, the youngest in my family. When I was 16, one of my cousins, “Will,” (a 30-year-old man who is now a doctor) invited me to New York City for a visit. I barely knew ...

The first time I joined the Peckville virtual congregation, and my cousin Andy was livestreamed into our living room, I felt something akin to what relatives of Hollywood celebrities must feel.

Dear Annie: I have a cousin who I grew up with (literally in the same building) for eight years of my life. After our families moved, we stayed close, often kept in touch on social media or through ...

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Dear Eric: I’ve been married to a great guy for the better part of 30 years. We are empty nesters, and during COVID-19, I agreed to help my male cousin who became homeless. I knew my husband wasn’t ...

Recently, one of our thoughtful readers opened up to us with a story that’s deeply personal and profoundly moving. She wanted to share her perspective on choosing a child-free life — a decision rooted ...

Dear Annie: For years, I worked nights as a police and fire dispatcher while raising two school-age children. After getting off at 7 a.m., I would get home around 7:30, take care of a few things and ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I called my cousin “Joe” to wish him a happy birthday. He and I were born in the same year and grew up like siblings. Related Articles Harriette Cole: Their vacation plan is setting me ...

DEAR ABBY: I lost my beautiful mother six years ago. While, of course, I miss her terribly, something else has been bothering me that I’m having trouble getting over. I allowed my cousin on my dad’s ...