by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice May 31, 2020

Newlywed Is Questioned About Keeping Her Name

DEAR ABBY: I'm in my mid-30s and have just been married for the first time. I chose not to take my husband's last name for several reasons. I have a child from a previous relationship who shares my... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 30, 2020

Stepmom Goes a Step Too Far Claiming Children as Her Own

DEAR ABBY: My former husband had an affair years ago, and when our divorce was final, he married the woman he was involved with. I'll call her "Libby." Although I have moved on, it bothers me when ... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 29, 2020

Teen in Quarantine Worries About Staying Close to Beau

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a little over five months. We have enjoyed spending time with each other, but we never have deep, meaningful conversations, and I feel... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 28, 2020

Wife Can't Shake Distrust of Husband Caught in a Lie

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are 58 and getting ready to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We knew each other in college, but were just friends back then. After college, we married others and... continue