Dear Abby Archives

Planned Baby Name Renews Pain of Tragic Loss for Family

August 21, 2018

Old Friend Seeks Encouraging Words for Mother of a Criminal

August 20, 2018

Toxic Family Casts Doubt on Couple's Future Plans

August 19, 2018

Daughter's Birth Reawakens Memories of Abuse in Dad

August 18, 2018

Woman's Old Sweetheart Still Can't Win Her Dad's Approval

August 17, 2018

Loss of Job Also Puts End to Man's Affair With Co-Worker

August 16, 2018

Man Is Unconvinced That His Girlfriend Has No Sex Drive

August 15, 2018

Friendship With Woman Makes Waves in Men's Relationship

August 14, 2018

Girlfriend Questions Texting From Boyfriend's Worried Mom

August 13, 2018

Wife's Deep, Dark Secret Is Credit Card Debt She's Hiding

August 12, 2018

Friend Lends Her Wedding Dress but Isn't Invited to Wedding

August 11, 2018

One-Way Friendship Ends, But Feelings of Guilt Remain

August 10, 2018

Mom Charges Daughter-in-Law Rent Even After the Wedding

August 09, 2018

Baby in the Buff Causes Grandma Some Concern

August 08, 2018

Wife's Attraction to Woman Throws Life Into Confusion

August 07, 2018

Loyal Worker Is Out of a Job Following Knee Replacements

August 06, 2018

Idea to Celebrate Stepparents Gains Traction Across Country

August 05, 2018

Hormones May Be to Blame for Unexpected Mood Swings

August 04, 2018

Mom Sees Danger Everywhere as Daughter Leaves for School

August 03, 2018

Policeman Dismayed by Mom Using Him to Discipline Child

August 02, 2018

Family Is Divided in Two by Predator in Their Midst

August 01, 2018

Baby in Day Care Plays Favorites Among the Staff

July 31, 2018

Man's Devotion to His Mom Spoils Wife's Travel Plans

July 30, 2018

Wife of Conspiracy Theorist Focuses on Man's Kindness

July 29, 2018

Teen's Tenuous Relationship With Dad Gets Uncomfortable

July 28, 2018

Friends Add to Woman's Grief by Not Being There for Her

July 27, 2018

Visits With Parents Bring Tears to Daughter's Eyes

July 26, 2018

Photo of Naked Stepsister Is No Longer a Laughing Matter

July 25, 2018

Man Loses Focus on Life After Close Friend's Death

July 24, 2018

Cause of Family's Separation Is No Business of Co-Workers

July 23, 2018

Friend's Husband, Kids Wear Out Welcome in Annual Visit

July 22, 2018

Woman Seeks Reconciliation After Betrayal Ends Friendship

July 21, 2018

Hurt Turns to Anger as Video Games Consume Boyfriend

July 20, 2018

Widow Returns to the Dating Pool and Finds Troubled Water

July 19, 2018

Grandma Is at a Loss for Words of Advice for Smitten Grandson

July 18, 2018

Food-Loving Family Makes No Exception for Special Diet

July 17, 2018

Girl's Old Friends Turn Away When She Returns to School

July 16, 2018

Love Is the Best Present to Give Grandson With Down Syndrome

July 15, 2018

Hard-Working College Student Strives to Be More Organized

July 14, 2018

Crush on Married Boss Causes Heartache Every Day for Worker

July 13, 2018

Talk of Remarriage Triggers Questions About Burial Plots

July 12, 2018

Wife of Perfect Husband Cheats Without Remorse

July 11, 2018

Old Friend Is Slow to Follow Up on Attempt to Reconnect

July 10, 2018

Mom Wants to Ban Alcoholic Daughter From Son's Reception

July 09, 2018

Twelve-Step Programs Offer Healing for Sexual Addiction

July 08, 2018

Romantic Wedding Dreams Dim in Tug-of-War Over Marriage

July 07, 2018

Son Strives to Revive Faded Memories of Mom Long Gone

July 06, 2018

Late Bloomer Worries He Is Being Labeled a Playboy

July 05, 2018

Disapproving Son Tries to Put an End to Mother's Romance

July 04, 2018

Long-Distance Love May Be Drifting Even Further Apart

July 03, 2018

Teens Are Kept in the Dark About Dad's Office Affair

July 02, 2018

Love of Fast Food Slows Man's Effort to Lose Weight

July 01, 2018

Sisters Working the Streets Reach Out to Find an Escape

June 30, 2018

Freshman's Plans for College Include Breast Enhancement

June 29, 2018

Divorced Dad Vows to Boycott Any Events That Include His Ex

June 28, 2018

Wife Endures Verbal Abuse Along With Loveless Marriage

June 27, 2018

Medical Privacy Rules Stymie 'Dad' to Girlfriend's Children

June 26, 2018

Open Road Calls to Husband, but Wife Is Happy at Home

June 25, 2018

Woman Is Put in the Middle of an Affair Among Friends

June 24, 2018

Stepmother Wants Family Taxi Service to Go out of Business

June 23, 2018

Girlfriend Sees Trouble Ahead With Man's Plans for Mother

June 22, 2018

Man Learns He's Not First to Propose Marriage to Girl

June 21, 2018

Lifelong Bachelor's Interest in Teen Girl Triggers Alarm

June 20, 2018

Cancer Patient Discusses Too Much Detail in Public

June 19, 2018

Couple Planning a Family Disagree About Adoption

June 18, 2018

Father's Day Is Bitter Reminder for Daughter Mourning Her Dad

June 17, 2018

Secret History of Molestation Makes Dad an Ongoing Threat

June 16, 2018

Son Lives in Constant Fear for Unhappy Mom's Welfare

June 15, 2018

Retired Man Gives His Own Generation the Silent Treatment

June 14, 2018

Couple's Plans Hit a Snag Over Detour to a Strip Club

June 13, 2018

Dad's Rocky Relationship Makes Life a Bumpy Ride

June 12, 2018

Woman Finds Ways to Mend Lost Dream of Motherhood

June 11, 2018

Unhappy Mom Is Harassed by Her Family of Pranksters

June 10, 2018

Daughter Is Stuck Playing Referee in Parents' Divorce

June 09, 2018

Woman Looks for Exit Ramp out of One-Way Friendship

June 08, 2018

Fake Flower Prompts Emotional Reaction From Offended Widow

June 07, 2018

Military Marriage Suffers From Frequent Separation

June 06, 2018

Choice Made Before Difficult Birth Continues to Haunt Mom

June 05, 2018

Red Flags Remain in Romance That Returns After 47 Years

June 04, 2018

Dating Is the Latest Challenge for Teen Who Beat Leukemia

June 03, 2018

Mystifying Mood Swings Happen Without Warning

June 02, 2018

Rescinded Vacation Invitation Causes Bad Blood in Family

June 01, 2018

Grandma Is Reluctant to Share Her Title With Boyfriend's Mom

May 31, 2018

Man Must Choose Between Wife and Pregnant Mistress

May 30, 2018

Family Urges Bride to Choose Flaky Cousin as Maid of Honor

May 29, 2018

Women's Shared Misery Enabled Better Friendship

May 28, 2018

Widow's Loving Boyfriend Is Also an Incorrigible Flirt

May 27, 2018

Teen Caught in Violent Gang Seeks Way to Straighten Out

May 26, 2018

Long Hours, High Debt Doomed Marriage Man Can't Let Go Of

May 25, 2018

Daughter Sees Bleak Future With Mom She Can't Stomach

May 24, 2018

Adult Daughter Living at Home Interrupts Mom's Private Life

May 23, 2018

Man Devoted to Wife Suffering Parkinson's Fulfills His Vows

May 22, 2018

Hard Work in Gym Pays Off With Arm-Wrestling Triumph

May 21, 2018

Family Was Absent the Day Wedding Etiquette Was Taught

May 20, 2018

Woman With Anxiety Disability Is Target of Public Skepticism

May 19, 2018

Trampoline Next Door Poses Risk for Sun-Loving Neighbor

May 18, 2018

Tension Mounts for Tired Mom Who Gets Little Help From Dad

May 17, 2018

Search Begins for Recipes to Replace Lost Heirlooms

May 16, 2018

Mom Is Desperate to Stop Teen's Violent Outbursts

May 15, 2018

Teen With Older Boyfriend Keeps Dangerously Late Hours

May 14, 2018

Bride Is Drowning in Details of Planning a Beach Wedding

May 13, 2018

Girl Feels Like Cinderella in 'Boys Club' Household

May 12, 2018

In-Laws' Public Scorn Chips Away at Man's Confidence

May 11, 2018

Preschooler Being Breastfed Is a Concern for Her Father

May 10, 2018

Daughter's Declaration of Love Rocks Relationship With Mom

May 09, 2018

Couple Disagrees on Etiquette of Curating Their Bathroom Art

May 08, 2018

Best Friend's Invitation Loses Appeal as Details Are Revealed

May 07, 2018

Dedicated Churchgoer Seeks Strength Against Temptation

May 06, 2018

Community's Sunny Surface Hides Neighborhood Grudges

May 05, 2018

Retired Husband's Wardrobe Is Too Casual for Wife's Comfort

May 04, 2018

Wife Is Annoyed That Husband Answers Call of Nature Outside

May 03, 2018

Family Closes Ranks Against Woman Without Boundaries

May 02, 2018

Nurse Knocked Into Emotional Tailspin by Cancer Diagnosis

May 01, 2018

Long-Ago Lovers Reconnect Despite Daughters' Objection

April 30, 2018

As Widow Moves on, Mom Hopes to Claim Son's Ashes

April 29, 2018

Mom Still Marks Anniversary of Marriage Ending in Divorce

April 28, 2018

Friends Push Single Woman to Date, But Offer No Help

April 27, 2018

Visiting Is a One-Way Street for Sisters Refusing to Travel

April 26, 2018

Husband Invites Wife to Join Him Watching Internet Porn

April 25, 2018

Revelations About Man's Past Cloud Hopes for Bright Future

April 24, 2018

Plans to Live Together Fall Apart as Boyfriend Backs Out

April 23, 2018

Mother-in-Law's Bragging Puts Pressure on College Candidate

April 22, 2018

Family Judges Pretty Woman's Boyfriend on His Looks Alone

April 21, 2018

Age Is a Barrier to Daughter Joining Mom's Social Club

April 20, 2018

Brother's Fiancee Is Unaware of His Hidden Opiate Addiction

April 19, 2018

Marriage Loses Intimacy After Accident Disables Husband

April 18, 2018

Bride Accuses Mom of Using Wedding to Spotlight Herself

April 17, 2018

With Dad out of the Country, Boyfriend Takes on Parenting

April 16, 2018

Mom Assisting Son's Job Hunt Stymied by Internships

April 15, 2018

Serious Video Gamer Gets No Respect for Her Hobby

April 14, 2018

Girl Feels Guilty for Partying During Breakup With Boyfriend

April 13, 2018

Teen Is Struggling to Rebuild Connection to Alcoholic Mom

April 12, 2018

Mom Is Rattled to Learn Son Has Started Cross-Dressing

April 11, 2018

Couple Separates After Acting Class Causes Domestic Drama

April 10, 2018

Girl Is Tempted to Choose a College Close to Home

April 09, 2018

RV Road Trip With Preteens Is No Vacation for Teacher

April 08, 2018

29-Year-Old Virgin Fears She's Waited Too Long for Mr. Right

April 07, 2018

Father's Habit of Returning Food Proves Hard to Swallow

April 06, 2018

Man's Decision to Keep Cancer a Secret Could Impact Others

April 05, 2018

Marriage Threatened by Wife's Online Relationship With Ex

April 04, 2018

Boyfriend's Chronic Conditions Prompt Partner to Weigh Options

April 03, 2018

Suspicion, Deception Surround Elderly Father's Younger Wife

April 02, 2018

Customer Resents Questioning When Making a Store Purchase

April 01, 2018

Past Abuse Undermines Wife's Focus on Happy New Marriage

March 31, 2018

Man Waiting in the Wings Tires of One-Way Romance

March 30, 2018

Household Division of Labor Is Source of Couple's Tension

March 29, 2018

New Wife Surprised to Learn of Husband's Family Secret

March 28, 2018

Only Child Senses Time Has Come to Leave Widowed Mom

March 27, 2018

Despite Their Divorce, Ex-Wife Treats Man Like a Best Friend

March 26, 2018

Woman Proud of Her Heritage Is Rocked by Results of DNA Test

March 25, 2018

Teen Who Raised Her Siblings Gets No Respect From Adults

March 24, 2018

Words Fail Woman in Response to Sister-in-Law's Miscarriage

March 23, 2018

Wife Left at Home With the Kids Longs to Socialize With Adults

March 22, 2018

Man Wrestles With Coming Clean About His Infidelity

March 21, 2018

Love Is Lost in Good Marriage as Abuse Increases With Time

March 20, 2018

Longtime Addiction Remains a Secret in Woman's Past

March 19, 2018

Disabled Wife Is Overwhelmed by Husband's Messy Habits

March 18, 2018

Man Uses Security Cameras to Spy on Stay-at-Home Wife

March 17, 2018

Cancer Diagnosis Prompts Search for Life's Lost Love

March 16, 2018

Son Throws a Tantrum After Wedding Gift Is Cut in Half

March 15, 2018

Lighthearted Poem Reminds Visitors to Use Guest Towels

March 14, 2018

Woman Irked When Co-Worker Mimics Her Distinctive Style

March 13, 2018

Parents Blame Teen's Friends for Underage Drinking Episode

March 12, 2018

Guilt Weighs Down Daughter of Independent Elderly Mother

March 11, 2018

Teen Daughter Catches Married Dad Texting With Other Women

March 10, 2018

Granddaughter Is Blind to Signs of Fiance's Abusive Potential

March 09, 2018

Newlywed Wife Rejects Idea of Welcoming a Second Wife

March 08, 2018

Memories of Long-Ago Assault Revived by #MeToo Movement

March 07, 2018

Man's Work-Life Balance Isn't Working for Overburdened Mom

March 06, 2018

Man's Choice of Wedding Day Steals Spotlight From Stepmom

March 05, 2018

Condo Newcomer Spreads Ugly Rumors About Her Neighbors

March 04, 2018

Flirtatious Co-Worker Dials Back After His Ex Returns

March 03, 2018

Happy Couple Seeks Best Way to Support Troubled Friends

March 02, 2018

Wife Can't Watch as 'Friend' Abuses Husband's Generosity

March 01, 2018

Off-and-On Relationship May Be Off Again After Confession

February 28, 2018

Wife's Desire for Motherhood Grows Stronger as Years Pass

February 27, 2018

Work Leaves Single Mom With Little Time for Son

February 26, 2018

Retired Teacher Is Pessimistic About Finding a New Romance

February 25, 2018

Boyfriend's Secretive Behavior Raises Questions of Sexuality

February 24, 2018

Parents Fall Short on Promises to Help Their Ailing Daughter

February 23, 2018

Message Left on Voicemail Embarrasses Bulimia Patient

February 22, 2018

Mother Fears Past Abuser Has Now Targeted Her Son

February 21, 2018

Longtime Employee Is Irked by Colleagues' Work Ethics

February 20, 2018

Former Plain Jane Becomes Obsessed With Her Looks

February 19, 2018

Gamer Boyfriend Scores Low Points While Visiting Mom

February 18, 2018

Woman Is Alarmed to Discover Man Lied About His Last Name

February 17, 2018

Woman's Higher Income May Bruise Her Boyfriend's Ego

February 16, 2018

Man Vacillates Over Inviting Late Wife's Mom to Wedding

February 15, 2018

Couple Celebrates 50 Years Together With Abby's Blessing

February 14, 2018

Wife Loses Lust for Husband, but Wants to Save Marriage

February 13, 2018

Medicinal Marijuana User Is Shunned by Husband's Family

February 12, 2018

World Travelers Mooch Rides to the Airport From Friends

February 11, 2018

Dating Is Biggest Challenge for Young College Student

February 10, 2018

Mother and Grandmother Clash Over Girl's Living Arrangements

February 09, 2018

Strings Attached to Son's Gift Have Mom Tied Up in Knots

February 08, 2018

Wife of Man With Parkinson's Wants to Start Dating Others

February 07, 2018

Dad of Twins Fears Wife Is Suffering From Depression

February 06, 2018

Family Splinters in Response to Transgender In-Law

February 05, 2018

Woman Freed From Cooking Is Not Eager to Dive Back In

February 04, 2018

Bride's Second Wedding Plans Complicate Shower Etiquette

February 03, 2018

Pregnant Worker Fears Reprisal From 'Boys Club' Management

February 02, 2018

Graduate Longs to Distance Himself From Family Strife

February 01, 2018

Man Puts Drinking Problem on Display in Widow's Yard

January 31, 2018

Relative Gladly Funds Niece's Insurance, but Not Vacations

January 30, 2018

Marriage Is in Big Trouble Over Husband's Little Lies

January 29, 2018

Family Is Silently Horrified by Sister's Midlife Crisis

January 28, 2018

Newly Out Teenager Seeks Dismissive Mom's Support

January 27, 2018

Friendship Marred by Man's Harsh Treatment of His Wife

January 26, 2018

Celibacy Before Marriage Puts Extra Urgency on Setting a Date

January 25, 2018

Online Guide Helps Parents Recognize Child Depression

January 24, 2018

Single Mom Sees a Future With Two Different Men

January 23, 2018

Job Applicant Is Devastated When Dream Falls Through

January 22, 2018

Grandma Plans to Recoup Loan From Grandson's Inheritance

January 21, 2018

Dating Starts to Cause Cracks in Circle of Three Best Friends

January 20, 2018

Man Comes up Short Learning How to Date in High School

January 19, 2018

Foot-Dragging Boyfriend Puts Engagement on Endless Hold

January 18, 2018

Anger Explodes in Words, Deeds Woman Later Regrets

January 17, 2018

Husband's Long Beard Is Hard for Wife to Stomach at Dinner

January 16, 2018

Neighbor Wants to Reach out After Death of Young Mother

January 15, 2018

Love Wasn't Enough to Keep Man Close to Grandparents

January 14, 2018

Teen Without True Friends Puts Blame on Her Parents

January 13, 2018

Single Mom Puts Real Effort Into Socializing With Couples

January 12, 2018

Runaway Granddaughter Avoids Grandma's Attempts to Connect

January 11, 2018

Wife Wants out of Husband's Fling in Swinging Lifestyle

January 10, 2018

Mother Laments That Her Kids Lack Accomplishment and Drive

January 09, 2018

Eighth-Grader Issues Warning After Friend Shares Nude Photo

January 08, 2018

Card Players Must Grapple With Friend's Failing Memory

January 07, 2018

Man Left Wife High and Dry, Now Begs for Second Chance

January 06, 2018

Whole Family's Safety Is Put at Risk by Domestic Violence

January 05, 2018

Ride in Vintage Car Makes Passenger Fear for Her Life

January 04, 2018

Crush on Mother-in-Law's New Husband Stirs Family Tension

January 03, 2018

Both Patience and Pocketbook Are Worn Thin by Grandkids

January 02, 2018

Make the Most of a New Year by Taking One Day at a Time

January 01, 2018