by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby in Advice January 22, 2021

Son-in-Law's Distraction May Be More Than Forgetfulness

DEAR ABBY: I'm responding to the letter from "Open-and-Shut Case in Virginia" (Oct. 20), who complained her son-in-law was "disrespectful" because he didn't close cupboard doors, cereal boxes, etc.... continue

Dear Abby in Advice January 21, 2021

Colleague Refuses Payment for Help Above and Beyond

DEAR ABBY: My colleagues and I were recently notified that our company is closing next month. My work partner and I have collaborated closely for four years, and he's an expert at the software I ne... continue

Dear Abby in Advice January 20, 2021

Son May Be Hasty in Plan To Sign Up for Fatherhood

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son has been dating a girl for two or three months. She seems very nice. She has two children and is pregnant with her third child. She's due in three months. The child is... continue

Dear Abby in Advice January 19, 2021

Dad Objects To Sharing His Part in Daughter's Wedding

DEAR ABBY: Yesterday, my daughter informed me that her boyfriend will soon come to me to ask for her hand in marriage. She also told me she intends to have both her stepfather and me walk her down ... continue