by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice May 16, 2021

Child's Beauty Attracts Uncomfortable Compliments

DEAR ABBY: I have been blessed with a gorgeous 4-year-old daughter who is (even more importantly) smart, funny and kind, but I have an issue. Every time we go anywhere or meet someone new, the pers... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 15, 2021

Mixed Signals Frustrate Best Friend Who Wants More

DEAR ABBY: I'm a lesbian. There's a girl I have liked for a little over a month. We are like best friends. When I told her I was attracted to her, she basically friend-zoned me, which hurt. Then sh... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 14, 2021

Sister-in-Law Is Burdened by Knowledge of Man's Philandering

DEAR ABBY: My husband works out of town with his brother, who is married. While I'm not close to my sister-in-law, I like her just fine. My problem is, my husband keeps sharing with me that his bro... continue

Dear Abby in Advice May 13, 2021

Long-Married Man Remains in the Closet

DEAR ABBY: I have been married more than 25 years and have kids. I'm also gay. I always have been, but when I was a teenager, it wasn't acceptable and I always believed I would just outgrow it, or ... continue