A reader is troubled by the sharp-edged advice being meted out to younger relatives but reluctant to get involved in the conflicts.

At a family gathering, a cousin thought it would be funny to toss a relative into the pool, despite repeated warnings. The stunt destroyed $6,000 in hearing aids, and when the cousin refused to pay ...

Family secrets can create unexpected conflicts. This woman’s cousin had a baby, and she wanted to keep it a secret from their relatives. But another aunt mentioned seeing the baby in public, so she ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My 30-year-old cousin is getting married, and my relatives believe she is doing everything wrong. In fact, a growing list of the bride-to-be’s “inappropriate” wedding choices has ...

If you and your first cousin hope to elope and run away together, you're out of luck in Connecticut. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, first-cousin marriages will be illegal in the state. Connecticut now ...