Dear Abby Archives

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