My nephew and his wife don’t stay in touch, never invite me over and only show up during the holidays to collect gifts.

Dear Guest: It’s perfectly reasonable to want privacy, even when you have kind and generous landlords. Setting boundaries ...

The next time you invite Carla, try setting expectations up front. A simple, “Let’s make it a phone-free evening so we can ...

For about the first three years of her youngest’s life, I was there anytime they needed me. Recently, we had a disagreement, ...

"She scrolled through social media during appetizers, texted throughout the main course and even stepped away from the table ...

I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends -- just six of us, gathered around the table for ...

I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends — just six of us, gathered around the table for ...

Way Off Broadway Theatre in Prattville, is showing a musical play "Annie". The theatre is open to the community, and it start ...

At an in-home dinner party this friend took calls, texted and even watched videos rather than socialize with friends.

It made me feel invisible in my own home. Everyone else noticed, too, but no one said anything. I didn’t want to call her out ...

One guest scrolled through social media during appetizers, texted throughout the main course and even stepped away from the ...

Your frustration is justified. There’s nothing wrong with expecting a guest to be present — especially when you’ve gone out ...