Dad thinks their “unmotivated” teen needs stern lectures, while the letter writer prefers a more empathetic approach.

Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared Nov. 14, 2010. Q: Is it so crazy to give your child the ultimatum that, indeed, she may marry at any time but we, as her parents, will not pay for the ...

Dear Carolyn: I’ve been separated from my wife of 19 years and three kids for a few months. The separation stemmed from my infidelity, a mistake I made to run from my marital problems instead of to ...

Adapted from an online discussion. Carolyn: My husband and I have been together about 15 years, and I’ve noticed he is increasingly unable to emotionally handle mishaps and life’s inconveniences. I ...

A bride’s decision to exclude a friend from her wedding party after relying on her to organize the bachelorette party sparked ...