by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice April 08, 2020

Dedicated Dieter Is Criticized for Refusing Offers of Food

DEAR ABBY: How would you suggest I deal with people who continually want to sabotage my diet? I worked very hard to drop more than 30 pounds. I also have digestive health issues that are no one's b... continue

Dear Abby in Advice April 07, 2020

Spoiled Niece Has History of Misbehaving at Parties

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I want to host a college graduation party for our son. The problem is, one of my sisters has four children -- three teenagers and an 11-year-old who doesn't behave at part... continue

Dear Abby in Advice April 06, 2020

Friendship With Alcoholic Causes Guilt and Sorrow

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who is an alcoholic. I met her when we first moved here five years ago. At that time, I wasn't aware of her drinking problem. Over the years it has become very apparent. ... continue

Dear Abby in Advice April 05, 2020

Home Renovations Hit a Bump When Mother-in-Law Moves In

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. Before we married, I purchased a house. He moved in a month after our wedding and made a lot of improvements to it. We are now in the pro... continue