by Abigail Van Buren

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

Dear Abby in Advice July 07, 2020

Family Breadwinner Gives Good Health Short Shrift

DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful husband of almost 20 years and two teenage children. My husband is incredibly hardworking in his stressful career and has provided a very comfortable life for us. The ... continue

Dear Abby in Advice July 06, 2020

Ex-Wife Balks at Inviting Other Woman to Son's Graduation

DEAR ABBY: My husband of nearly 22 years and I divorced last year after he told me he didn't want to be married anymore and didn't know if he ever loved me. Since our split, he has bought a home wi... continue