I’ve brought it up to my dad, but he says I’m reading too much into things and that “Carla’s just not a warm person.” ...

Dear Annie: My sister “Michelle” and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie offers advice to a reader whose stepmom seems to engage with everyone in the family but ...

Dear On the Outside: Since your dad hasn’t been much help, go straight to the source. Tell Carla you care about having a good ...

Dear On the Outside: Since your dad hasn’t been much help, go straight to the source. Tell Carla you care about having a good ...

Dear Annie: My sister “Michelle” and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely ...

Dear Annie: My sister “Michelle” and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely ...

These days, I am close to one of my daughters in particular. She calls often, leans on me for advice and turns to me whenever ...

Dear Annie: My sister “Michelle” and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely ...

DEAR ANNIE: My sister “Michelle” and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely returns my calls and only texts if I reach out first. When we do talk, it’s ...

I feel like I’m annoying her every time I reach out. I’ve asked if I did something wrong, and she insists everything is fine.

If she seems surprised, she may truly not realize how she’s coming off. If she shrugs it off, it’s fair to step back and ...