I’m not sure if they just assumed I wouldn’t want to come to the party because it will be a lot of children, but ...

It seemed like a way to invite me to a party, while sending a seemingly mixed message that I’m not really invited after all.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I'm happy to bring a dish and a bottle of wine. I’m single, and I have noticed that the couples and families also bring only ...