Advice Dear Abby: Hosting the whole family has become harder, especially since new son-in-law showed up Published: May. 09, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Dear Abby responds to criticisms of recent advice she gave to a woman who is tired of frequently hosting her husband’s friends when they come to visit.

Advice Dear Abby: Saying no to hosting brother’s friends after his intrusive visit Published: Jan. 02, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Dear Abby: I recently hosted my husband’s birthday. It was a great party. I reserved for 85 people, including the DJ, his assistant, the party planner and her crew. On the day of the event, 20% ...

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I recently bought our first house together. It has an outdoor kitchen and other features he really likes. I like it too, but there have been some issues already in the ...

Dear Abby: His menu angered me, so I’ve stopped hosting family dinners After all I did for him, he suggested I bring my own food!

Advice columnist Dear Abby answers a question about a couple who is having issues with house guests.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married three years, and we generally trade off spending holidays with each of our families. Because neither set of our parents is willing to travel to us, we ...

Dear Abby: My friends are going to be angry about what I’ve hidden from them I don’t want to be a downer, so I’m not opening up about my family life ...

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is the youngest kid in the neighborhood, and a girl up the street treats her horribly. She calls her a baby, tells her she’s not a person and sends her home when everybody ...

DEAR ABBY: I was shocked at your response to “Hosted Out” (March 28), who was frustrated at having to host, feed and entertain her husband’s hunting buddy and his wife several times a year.

Dear Baffled: Your mother-in-law appears to love to suffer. She is a martyr, so PLEASE stop attempting to deprive her of her pleasure. Try as you will (and have), you can’t change her. Of course ...