When one of my teenage sons texts from a sleepover and asks if we can come pick him up, there is no hesitation, no guilt trip, and no questions as to why. That's always been the rule in our house: if ...

My friend texted me a heartfelt life update, and I left him on read for three days. He forgave me. But should he have? I am a bad friend. I know this because two Saturdays ago, my friend Jack texted ...