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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

A reader expresses frustration over family members not acknowledging gifts and considers ways to prompt gratitude.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Wondering: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

A reader says their children and grandchildren never say thank you for gifts, not even to confirm they arrived.

DEAR SICK: You are right. A LOT of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

The festive period can be a difficult time for posties, but if we all follow these 12 simple rules could our Christmas cards ...

Dear Sick: You are right. A lot of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

My daughters and nieces have not taught their children to acknowledge gifts, and if I don’t personally HAND the gift to any ...