Dear Abby addresses two letters from readers dealing with difficult situations. The first reader is frustrated with loud coworkers who make it impossible to concentrate at work. The reader’s managers refuse to correct the behavior and sometimes join in, making it hard for the reader to accomplish daily tasks.

Seeking Solutions

The second reader is hurt that their in-laws give them less money as gifts compared to their brothers-in-law and their spouses. The reader feels undervalued despite hosting family celebrations, visiting their in-laws weekly, and helping with repairs.

Dear Abby advises the first reader to discuss the issue with a higher supervisor or consider using noise-canceling headphones. For the second reader, she suggests that the in-laws may not appreciate the reader’s efforts and that it’s not petty to notice the discrepancy in gift-giving.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.