Should I just keep doing my own thing and let him stay home? Or is it time to consider whether I’d be happier without him?

Dear Annie: Spending time with one of my closest friends has become exhausting. She constantly talks about how unhappy and ...

Spending time with one of my closest friends has become exhausting. She constantly talks about how unhappy and lonely she is and then pressures me to make future plans — even while we’re already ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane weighs in on a spouse who is tired of covering for her husband's absences.

My husband pouts and refuses to come with me when I visit our kids and grandkids, choosing instead to stay home watching TV ...

Dear Confused: You can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. Your cousin is making destructive choices, but she’s also made it clear that any pushback will lead to being cut off. That’s her ...

My husband pouts and refuses to come with me when I visit our kids and grandkids, choosing instead to stay home watching TV ...

Her father-in-law is allergic. She's made every effort to accommodate them and still keep the cat, but they won't budge.

I love my cat, and I don’t think it’s fair to give him up, especially when I’ve gone above and beyond to accommodate my in-laws.

(she) is making destructive choices, but she’s also made it clear that any pushback will lead to being cut off.

Dear Confused: You can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. Your cousin is making destructive choices, but she’s also made it clear that any pushback will lead to being cut off. That’s her ...

Despite all my efforts, my mother-in-law believes I’m being selfish and unwilling to prioritize their comfort.