Start by praising his skills and his willingness to take on house projects. Then, communicate your deadlines: “I need X ...

DEAR ANNIE: For years, I went all out to celebrate my husband’s birthday, Father’s Day and Christmas. I took the time to pick out thoughtful gifts, cook his favorite meals and make him feel special. I ...

Dear Annie: I was a single mom to my beautiful, autistic daughter for the first eight years of her life. I am now 43. My ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married nearly 15 years and have three young children. Until about five years ago, I would have described our marriage as good. Then he suffered an injury that ...

My husband and I entered the veterinary exam room. I sat on the floor and placed Emma’s dog bed on my lap. I asked my husband to pick Emma up and place her on top of the bed. Our sweet girl’s aging ...

Dear Annie: I met my husband three years ago, about eight months after he lost his first wife of 20 years. Their marriage was often toxic, and she was very abusive toward him. After she passed, he was ...

Every day I catch myself turning to tell my husband something, little things about the grandchildren or something I’ve seen ...

When our once boisterous household fell silent, I longed to hear the sound of my pet name. By Chidambarakumari Ponnambalam In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where I was born and raised, I was given a ...

My husband and I have a son, “Chris,” who just turned 13. Last week, I had to go out of town to attend my great-aunt’s funeral while Chris and my husband stayed home. When I got back, I almost died ...