Dear Care and Feeding, My 11-year-old son, “Andy” has upended the life of his 15-year-old cousin, “Zoey,” with a prank that ...

Unspoken rules often guide how we handle awkward moments, especially when protecting someone’s image. But when honesty clashes with loyalty, things get messy. One Reddit user shared how a casual lunch ...

Dear Eric: After some years of being out of touch, I reconnected with a once-close cousin. When she recently visited my area, I met up with her and her granddaughter, “Mia”. My cousin told me of the ...

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 ...

When a cousin of mine retired at 65, we all figured he was set for life. He'd always held down a good job, and I knew from talking to him that he had plenty of money socked away in savings. Recently, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My cousin, with whom my husband and I are very close, is getting married. Unfortunately, there are a few problems. Related Articles Miss Manners: My neighbor’s plus-ones are nice ...