by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice May 06, 2021

Boyfriend Makes a Grab for Woman's Child Tax Credit

DEAR ABBY: My daughter received her tax refund recently. It amounted to $8,700. Approximately $5,000 is for overpaying on taxes. Approximately $3,000 is the child tax credit she receives for her tw... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 05, 2021

Wife Discovers Man's Secret Interest in Escorts

DEAR ABBY: I just found out my husband has been looking at escorts in the local area. I know he has watched porn, but that never bothered me. When I confronted him about seeing his search for escor... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 04, 2021

Overbearing Boyfriend Ruins Family Get-Togethers

DEAR ABBY: We get our children and grandchildren together twice a year. Our oldest daughter is divorced and, unfortunately, has a significant other the rest of our family cannot stand. He's an arro... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 03, 2021

Engagement to Town 'Bad Guy' Draws Warnings

DEAR ABBY: I just got engaged, and I couldn't be happier. But my fiance is referred to by the entire town as the "bad guy" because of his past. He's changed a lot, and I really want this to work ou... continue