by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice November 27, 2020

Gift of Christmas Cookies Is More Curse Than Blessing

DEAR ABBY: Every year for the last 15 years or so, my husband's sister has sent us a huge box of homemade cookies for Christmas. My husband is from a large family, and she does this for each family... continue

Dear Abby in Advice November 26, 2020

Letters From Elderly Dad Are Only Thinly Veiled Criticisms

DEAR ABBY: I could use some advice on the best response to my 89-year-old father's letters. He cleverly inserts insults into them without writing anything for which he could be criticized. For exam... continue

Dear Abby in Advice November 25, 2020

Daughter Dishes Out Criticism but Can't Take It From Mom

DEAR ABBY: Recently, I kindly and lovingly gave my daughter some feedback on how she berates her husband in front of my 8-year-old grandson. I told her I didn't want him to grow up thinking that's ... continue

Dear Abby in Advice November 24, 2020

Cranky Friend at Work May Be Threat to Advancement

DEAR ABBY: I moved to town not long before the pandemic and don't have many close friends here. One of my best friends is a co-worker, "Ronna," whom I love dearly. Ronna has had an extremely rough ... continue