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Advice

Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience.

By Katherine Roth, Associated Press●

Asking Eric: My husband threatened to commit suicide to delay our divorce

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Asking Eric: My brothers didn’t acknowledge my daughter’s birthday but still expect gifts for their kids

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●
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Miss Manners: The taller the guy, the more awkward the hug

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: How can I bring up marriage to my boyfriend without pressuring him?

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: I think my supervisor sabotaged my attempt to apply for another part-time job

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: A ‘suggested donation’ for a birthday party?

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: If you want to connect with family, don’t wait for someone else to do the work. Pick up the phone.

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: How do I respond to people who insult my hometown?

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: When the Thanksgiving dinner host says you don’t need to bring anything, you don’t need to bring anything

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: My daughter won’t stay with me during holiday visits and it’s hurtful

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: My friend thinks she’s messaging with celebrities online; I suspect she’s getting scammed

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: How do I respond when someone accuses me of being a ‘Neat freak’?

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: I want a relationship with my family that doesn’t revolve around financial support

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Work advice: Coworker uses team chat as his personal platform

My coworker dominates our office chat site with his oversharing and judgmental comments. How can I cope?

By Karla L. Miller, The Washington Post●

Asking Eric: My sister-in-law is always complaining about my brother

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Dear Annie: Should I reconcile with my abusive ex for the sake of our son?

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Ask Sahaj: My ex’s mom blackmailed him into breaking up with me

They were in a “secure and happy relationship” — until his mom made them feel like their only option was to break up.

By Sahaj Kaur Kohli●

Wayne and Wanda: My girlfriend is obsessed with the holidays and I can’t keep up

Relationship advice: There are no rules for how to do the holiday season right. But there are some basic rules for doing relationships right, and that involves communication, compromise and managing expectations.

By Wayne and Wanda●

Asking Eric: My mom’s house has made splitting her inheritance with my sister complicated and difficult

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: Please stop calling and texting my deceased brother

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

By Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin●

Dear Annie: I’m in conflict with my closest friend and I can’t find a way out

Advice from Annie Lane.

By Annie Lane●

Asking Eric: I don’t understand the new slang words my son is using

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

By R. Eric Thomas●