by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice May 27, 2020

Man's Serious Health Issues Dominate 40-Year Marriage

DEAR ABBY: I married my husband 40 years ago. A few years later, he was diagnosed with diabetes. He refused to take care of himself and ended up with double leg amputations 13 years ago. He had pro... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 26, 2020

Sister Is Jealous of the Happy Life Woman Made for Herself

DEAR ABBY: I recently lost a lot of weight and finally felt confident enough to start dating. I met a wonderful man I'll call "Teddy." We've been together for eight months, and I can see a future w... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 25, 2020

Man Has Nonchalant Attitude About Locking Up at Night

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a bad habit of forgetting to lock up our house at night when he's the last one to come to bed. On nine occasions I have gone downstairs after he's in bed or awakened in th... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 24, 2020

Stepmother-To-Be Is Happy Leaving Parenting to Parents

DEAR ABBY: I'm engaged to a younger man with a 10-year-old son from his first marriage. My two daughters are grown. My fiance and I have talked at length about my role in his son's life after we're... continue