DEAR MISS MANNERS: When sitting in an airline seat, you need not ask permission of the person behind you to recline your seat.Once permission to move is granted by the captain, you can recline, if ...

Dear Annie: I am an autistic person who grew up in a very toxic situation. I finally got the courage to leave that life behind me several years ago, but I struggle with guilt. Dear Heartsick: I ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are expecting our first child this year. I moved to the United States a few years ago to be with him. His family is mostly absent from our lives. I have tried to make ...

Dear Abby: A friend I had for many years enjoyed weekly get togethers for Saturday breakfasts and long chats. When she found a boyfriend, she no longer made time for us. Must I just let it all go?

DEAR DISCARDED: It takes a level of trust to share intimate details of our lives with someone. If that person takes a step back and heads in a different direction, of course it is hurtful.

Dear Annie: When I was 12 or 13 years old, I had a pen pal in a different state. I’ll call him “Casey.” This was long before anyone had ever heard of the term “catfished.” ...

DEAR DAVID: Here’s how: Straighten your backbone. Tell the person, “Excuse me,” AND MOVE. You may “need a drink, some food, to use the restroom or make a phone call.” ...

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DEAR ABBY: My older brother is toxic. I want to cut ties with him because he has always criticized, antagonized, marginalized and dismissed me. He has no filters and also criticizes and ridicules ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I grew up in large extended families, and we are delighted that our son’s daughter gets to do that too, on her mother’s side. That we don’t see her much on the ...