by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice December 10, 2020

Man Wonders If Larger House Could Signal Bigger Problem

DEAR ABBY: My fiancee, "Diane," and her two sons live in a nice home. I also have a nice home, newly constructed. It's located 1,200 miles away, near my parents, my son and my job. Diane currently ... continue

Dear Abby in Advice December 09, 2020

Boyfriend Shows True Colors After Lung Cancer Diagnosis

DEAR ABBY: I need your opinion. I have been with the same guy for 27 years. We never married because we were both married before, and I wasn't into doing it again. I have stuck by him through sickn... continue

Dear Abby in Advice December 08, 2020

Sitter's Pushy Granddaughter Is a Concern for Working Mom

DEAR ABBY: Because my husband and I work, I take our 6-month-old to a sitter several times a week. I understand little ones tend to be mean sometimes -- hitting, biting and pushing -- but in this c... continue

Dear Abby in Advice December 07, 2020

Chill in the Air Is the Source of Heated Household Debate

DEAR ABBY: I am a 46-year-old woman, about to be married for the second time. My fiance lives with me and my two children from my previous marriage. Other than cooking breakfast and some quick snac... continue