You can do this with compassion. It was a big deal for her to move out, and she is showing you her fear of cutting this cord, so to speak. Assure her that you will always be there for her. You are ...

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Oh, I am SO glad you asked me that! Having a child hoping it will guarantee that you will have someone to care for you in ...

A mother is exasperated by her 20-year-old son, who contributes nothing while living at home with his girlfriend and dog.

When we try to approach him about his plans for the future, helping out at home or paying ANYthing, it becomes a screaming ...

I have been married for 38 years. We have three adult children and four grandchildren. I have tolerated the lifestyle I created and would like some advice from someone who has heard about a lot of ...

I have been married for 38 years. We have three adult children and four grandchildren. I have always wondered whether I have ...

"I have always wondered whether I have stayed in the marriage out of obligation and/or because I got a young woman pregnant." ...

I have always wondered whether I have stayed in the marriage out of obligation and/or because I got a young woman pregnant. I ...

My husband and I married 20 years ago. We have a blended family of eight kids, but it's just us now. Our kids are scattered across the country.

Dear Abby: My best friend and co-worker is 57. I’m 32. Her husband died two years ago, leaving her and her 22-year-old son ...

Dad is in no position to take in a troubled teenager. However, he thinks he is, and since he’s still independent, it’s his ...