I consider myself the "cool aunt" because I'm close to my niece and nephews. They often turn to me for advice, and in turn, they teach me how to stay relevant. They also help me stay connected and ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a nephew and niece who are in their 20s. As teens and adults, they chose not to acknowledge gifts. I stopped sending them anything as a result. I have recently learned my nephew is ...

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Dear Abby: My 19-year-old niece didn’t finish high school and has been in and out of rehab for years. She’s about to leave a residential program and is looking for a place to live. Her parents have ...

They often turn to me for advice, and in turn, they teach me how to stay relevant. They also help me stay connected and feel less isolated. I never set out to be the "cool aunt." But somewhere between ...