How do you know when your boyfriend is paying you genuine compliments or is trying to set you up for failure? — Prudence

A woman is tired of all the lingering ghosts of her husband's in-laws.

She wants to sell his family's four -generational home.

Her sister-in-law accuses her of being a vulture.

Give them one more chance to buy the property at your asking price.

Dear Prudie: Asking for what you need in a relationship is never pathetic.

It's OK to want your partner to be attracted to you, but the tension you’re experiencing doesn’t add up to “completely in love” Dear Prudence: You can stay in this long-distance relationship, but should agree to see other people.

I moved to the opposite coast three years ago for a new job and have failed to build up any real friendships.

The only person I really connected with was my neighbor, “Margo” She was pregnant with her second and an expat like me.

Margo would ask me to babysit, dog-sit, or help her out with her household.

When I asked Margo if she would water my plants for the five days I was gone, she agreed—and then ignored my texts.