A woman is turning to Reddit for advice after a disappointing birthday experience with her boyfriend. “My birthday was last week, and my boyfriend (23M) and I(23F) had been planning for months to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m writing this on the 22nd of the month. My birthday was the 9th. My auntie and mum had lunch on the 19th, and auntie gave my mum a birthday card to pass along to me (with a gift ...

Before I had kids, I heard through the grapevine that they were expensive. Believing the warnings of friends and family who were already parents, I braced myself to spend a small fortune on diapers ...

Note: This column originally ran in 2022. Dear Annie: I recently had my 50th birthday. My boyfriend and I have been dating for seven years, with a two-year break. His friend recently asked me if my ...

Let me start by saying that I love birthdays. I turn my own into a month-long affair (much to the chagrin of my family) and am more than happy to do so with yours too. And when it comes to celebrating ...

When it comes to chocolates given as a gift, would you share them with your parents? This girl received a thoughtful birthday present from a friend. Her mother asked her to share, but she refused. So ...

My mom gifted me with a handmade recipe book when I turned 13. It's wonderful to have all of my favorite recipes easily ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the youngest of three brothers, and have always been close to my brother who is three years older ...

A woman's birthday was ruined when her boyfriend ditched their plans — then delivered a disappointing gift Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her ...