Dear Annie: My flirty new father-in-law spied on me while I was changing
My husband doesn’t know yet, and I’m afraid he will flip out if he ever finds out.
Dear Annie: I’m working nights, but my boyfriend wants too much attention
He makes me feel guilty for sleeping.
Dear Annie: Grandma wants to winter in Florida, but kids are making her feel guilty
I’ve been getting pushback from my children regarding the grandkid's birthdays I will miss.
Dear Annie: Grandma is skipping kid’s birthday to vacation with friends
I know when I tell this to my daughter, she will be devastated.
Dear Annie: My sisters might be no-shows on my big birthday
I thought that telling my sisters a year in advance would be adequate notice.
Dear Annie: My father-in-law’s extended stay is causing financial strain
The cost of everything has gone up, and it feels like a child staying with us.
Dear Annie: I can’t stop being jealous of my partner’s close relationship with his kids
My partner's daughter is nice and helpful, but she is too attached to her dad.
Dear Annie: There is no right timetable for grief
I learned that the first year after the death of a loved one is bad because of all the firsts you experience.
Dear Annie: I want to go on a real vacation instead of babysitting my grandkids
My daughters plan “vacations” for me to come watch their kids while they go on an actual vacation.
Dear Annie: I gave my younger brother money for school and my wife is mad at me
My wife felt I should have given a smaller amount and has been mad at me ever since.
Dear Annie: I gave my nephew a huge check for his honeymoon, but he didn’t use it
It’s disconcerting not knowing when my check will clear my account.
Dear Annie: Tips to make your hearing aids work better
Having had to wear hearing aids myself for a very long time, I offer a few pointers.