by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice July 11, 2020

Beachgoer Ponders Display of His Naked Angel Tattoo

DEAR ABBY: I'm in my early 30s. I live and work in a beach town and visit the ocean often on my time off. I have a large tattoo on my side, and while it's tasteful and well done, it depicts nudity ... continue

Dear Abby in Advice July 10, 2020

Cross-Country Relationship Is Kept a Secret From Mom

DEAR ABBY: I'm in high school. My boyfriend lives across the country in a different state. He is a teenager, too. I have asked people for advice about this before and mostly gotten the same answer.... continue

Dear Abby in Advice July 09, 2020

New Feelings for Longtime Friend Are Not Reciprocated

DEAR ABBY: My longtime friend "Bonnie" and I have been reconnecting during COVID, mostly via text and video chatting. She's recently moved back to my area (she's in the military), so we spent a wee... continue

Dear Abby in Advice July 08, 2020

Heartbreak Awaits Sons When Dad Is Released From Prison

DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, I found out my husband had sexually abused one of his nieces. He took a lie detector test, failed it and confessed. Learning the truth was devastating, and I felt like a... continue