by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice October 27, 2020

Wife With Debilitating Illness Gets Little Help From Husband

DEAR ABBY: I am a young woman who has battled rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome for the past eight years. My aunt passed away from complications of it at the age of 43, and I'm getting cl... continue

Dear Abby in Advice October 26, 2020

Hidden Phone Used Nonstop Is Hard for Colleague to Take

DEAR ABBY: I am unsure how to handle a co-worker who is constantly on their cellphone (hidden between their legs) during their four-hour work shift. I have reminded them to leave their phone in the... continue

Dear Abby in Advice October 25, 2020

Sister Continues To Distance Herself After Moving Away

DEAR ABBY: My older sister, "Olive," moved to the West Coast three years ago. My parents, my two older siblings and I live on the East Coast. During this past year, Olive has grown more and more di... continue

Dear Abby in Advice October 24, 2020

New Mother Is on Her Own When It Comes to Child Care

DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man. They have a newborn baby, and he refuses to help her with the baby. He claims that because he works, he isn't obligated. She cares for t... continue