What finally saved me was staying quiet and appearing to be submissive while carefully planning my exit without a single warning.

Whenever there’s a gift she would have liked to purchase, put some of what it would have cost to facilitate the grandchild’s ...

Dear Eric: This is in reference to the grandmother who was given a strict list of acceptable presents for her grandchild but ...

Dear Solace: Faith communities and nonsectarian community groups can be wonderful resources for support, encouragement and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please let me know your thoughts on a neighbor who “kindly” advised that although we will not be invited ...

Dear Eric: This is in reference to “Joyless Grandparent,” who was given a strict list of acceptable presents for a grandchild ...

They have always been a little “pushy,” but I have either made light of it or ignored it. For some reason this has really ...

Dear Eric: Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives.

Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives. We have a ...

Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives. We have a ...

Dear Eric: This is in reference to the grandmother who was given a strict list of acceptable presents for her grandchild but wanted ... but if the letter writer feels called to a particular ...