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Advice

Readers have opinions on the case of the overworked parent/partner considering a major career change

An overworked and exhausted parent and partner wrote about how they were considering a career change to the culinary arts. Readers had plenty of thoughts to share.

By Wayne and Wanda●

Asking Eric: My brother is dying and won’t apologize for making my life hell when we were growing up

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: My husband’s friend invites people over to our place. I think it’s rude. Am I overreacting?

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●
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Dear Annie: I’m hopelessly in love with my best friend

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: I’m reaching my breaking point as my family fixer

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: I burned the dinner I was making for guests, and one of them insisted I serve it anyway. What should I have done?

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: How do I ease the loneliness in my life?

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

I think my friend might have bipolar disorder. How can I help him?

People with bipolar I disorder have had at least one manic episode preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes.

By Janice Schreier, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research●

A guide to hurkle-durkling, Scotland’s proud tradition of lazing in bed

Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Hurkle-durkling may be the travel trend for you.

By Andrea Sachs, The Washington Post●

Asking Eric: I feel like my wife prioritizes texts and calls over our in-person interactions

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: I can’t find a seat in the coffee shop because of all the remote workers and their laptops

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: Balacing compassion and independence

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: Friends we made on a cruise are taking advantage of staying with us

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: My friend wants me to officiate her wedding to a guy I can’t stand

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: The only time I hear from my son is when he needs a babysitter

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: My spouse has a hoarding problem

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: The trouble with chivalry

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: I’m being treated like a human ATM

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: After I received an inheritance, my spouse and I disagree about retirement plans

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: Our friends think every little milestone should be celebrated like a small wedding

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: Thoughts on MLK Day and Inauguration Day

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: How can I help my friend move on from her ex?

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Ask Sahaj: I resent my stepdaughter’s and my grandkids’ lack of manners

Grandmother has a close relationship with most of her grandkids — but not with her stepdaughter’s kids.

By Sahaj Kaur Kohli●