Dear Annie: I met the man of my dreams at the workplace. At the time, I was in an abusive marriage and had given up all hope, and then I met “Howard.” Here’s the problem: Howard is 45, still lives in his parents’ basement and works from home. He doesn’t pay rent or utilities, although […]

Dear Annie: My friend asked me to be her maid of honor and then drove me nuts. She had crazy ideas and didn’t consider anyone else’s financial situation. It was all about her. She ordered dresses for us that were hideous and arrived with only a week to spare. The other bridesmaids and I convinced her […]