You think of yourself as a caring and sympathetic friend. But when it comes to your long-time friend—let’s call her Margot—you hit your wit’s end every time you spend time with her. Whether it’s the ...

Q: I am stuck in a very small office with an older colleague who never stops complaining. “Larry” goes on and on about his heavy workload, but when I offer assistance, he criticizes my efforts. Larry ...

You know that person who always has something to whine about? Super annoying, right? Even this time of year, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, these folks always find a reason to moan.

Mary was the office complainer who felt it was her duty to speak up whenever she spotted a problem-big or small. Carla, Mary's supervisor, appreciated Mary's expertise at her job but seriously ...

AS I scrabble in the dark for a lighter and a candle in the top kitchen drawer, a feeling of smugness washes over me. The ...

How to turn the most vociferous of complainers into raving fans and brand advocates who are even more convinced in their positive views than other, more satisfied customers. If you put one pot of ...

We all know someone who always seems to be complaining about something. That someone might even be you. If you do complain too much, your friends and family have probably already told you so. But if ...

Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: My husband is a complainer. Always has been. His complaints often also encompass criticism, or what I perceive to be — usually of something ...