Navigating Relationship Struggles in Everyday Life: Insights from Ask Amy.

A woman's commitment to babysit her sister's child has caused tension in her marriage, as she did not discuss it with her husband beforehand. After seeking counseling, she cut back on the babysitting, but now wants to resume it during her own maternity leave. Her husband is upset that she did not consult him first. In another letter, a person wonders if they should give an extravagant gift to a friend whose engagement was called off. Amy advises being honest about the gift's provenance. Finally, Amy suggests that daily texts from friends during the pandemic may be a way of checking in on each other's well-being.