Carolyn Hax: Husband has reshaped his social life around a close female friend
“Just friends,” husband says, in response to having an extroverted female friend in his social circle while his introverted spouse is out of it.
By Carolyn Hax
Asking Eric: My partner won’t say why he is suddenly estranged from his family
He suddenly stopped talking to his mom and sister and won’t talk to his partner about why.
By R. Eric Thomas
Miss Manners: Friend wants to share too much with servers
A friend likes to involve service people in the conversation he’s having with the letter writer.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin
How to tell depressed husband no to a second baby. Hax readers give advice.
His depression and anxiety spiked with the birth of their child. How does the letter writer tell him no to any more kids?
By Carolyn Hax and Haben Kelati
Charred corn and broccoli salad with miso is a smoky, savory delight
This make-ahead side travels well, and is ideal for cookouts or picnics.
By Ellie Krieger
In celebration of being a terrible gardener
There are as many ways to fail in the garden as there are plant varieties.
By Cynthia R. Greenlee
How do I help my kids get over their fear of dogs?
The letter writer’s kids are so scared of dogs that they want to be picked up when they see one.
By Meghan Leahy
Miss Manners: Parent’s emails to school district are ignored
A parent is annoyed the school district has ignored their many emails.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinCarolyn Hax: In-law snooped in confidential files. Spouse has ‘no response.’
Spouse had no response to snooping incident, but this letter writer wants to ban the offending in-law from their home.
By Carolyn Hax
Asking Eric: Husband says the wrong thing after sex
Husband says, ‘thank you’ after sex. The letter writer would prefer, ‘I love you.’
By R. Eric ThomasThe best Carolyn Hax columns about grandparents
A roundup of the best Carolyn Hax columns about grandparents.
By Carolyn Hax and Haben Kelati
What food critics in cars get wrong about restaurants
On TikTok and Instagram, car-bound food critics separate the meal from the place — and thereby miss the point.
By Tim Carman
You’re probably spending too much on shampoo and conditioner
Experts agree: Many budget-friendly products perform just as well as their pricier counterparts.
By Laura Daily
She lost everything in a flood. Then a stranger showed up with an envelope.
“I thought, ‘I’ll bet I can track this woman down and return these to her,’” said Nancy Lewis, who found the sonogram photos floating in the Long Island Sound.
By Cathy Free
Asking Eric: New mom feels guilty about very late thank you notes
Can this letter writer send thank you notes for a baby shower that happened 9 months ago?
By R. Eric ThomasMiss Manners: I was invited to a wedding shower but not the actual wedding
A letter writer is offended they were invited to the wedding shower but not the wedding of a friend’s daughter.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinCarolyn Hax: Dying father begs daughter to reconcile with her abusive twin
Her father keeps playing the “‘I’ll be dead soon’ card” to force a reconciliation with her estranged, abusive twin sister.
By Carolyn Hax
Celebrated chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to D.C. with luxe Afro-Caribbean spot
This week, the culinary talent behind Tatiana, twice named NYC’s best restaurant, opens the doors to Dogon, a fine-dining restaurant inside the Salamander Hotel.
By Warren Rojas
Penzeys Spices draws backlash — and support — after Kamala Harris visit
The Wisconsin-based spice shop’s owner is an outspoken supporter of liberal policies and no stranger to conservatives’ ire.
By Emily Heil
12 sauces you’ll want to spoon onto everything
Dress up any dish with these flavorful sauces.
By Anna Luisa Rodriguez