Carolyn Hax

Boyfriend chooses gifts centered on his own hobbies, and the letter writer wants to know whether to question him on this.

Their son is cooking Thanksgiving this year. Is that because, when his wife made a gourmet version, they mocked it as “weird”?

Letter writer seeks breakup support from Mom, who says her tattoos tell men she’s “easy and cheap and not the relationship type.”

They want to keep their daughter away from her “misogynistic” uncle, but the letter writer’s in-laws say they’re overreacting.

A letter writer wonders how to advise a friend with a traumatic history who may be self-sabotaging as her wedding day approaches.

Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.

Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.

A letter writer is “freaking out” over feeding and seating so many guests over four days in an antique two-bedroom home.

Sad best friend says her one wish is a long-cherished, costly vacation idea combining families that have never once clicked.

A best friend and longtime sounding board for a troubled marriage wonders where the line is between healthy outlet and betrayal.