Dear Abby Archives

New Wife's Wardrobe Doesn't Measure Up to Cousins' Taste

September 16, 2019

Advancing Age Changes Man in Ways That Surprise Him

September 15, 2019

Friend Frets That Woman Living at Home Is Missing Out on Life

September 14, 2019

Friend Wants to Be Ready When Man Asks for Help

September 13, 2019

Constant Talk About Losing Weight Has Unhealthy Effect

September 12, 2019

Backup Boyfriend Can't Say No to Teacher He's in Love With

September 11, 2019

Wife Discovers Man Has Been Secretly Recording Arguments

September 10, 2019

Husband Doesn't Give His Lost Wedding Ring a Second Thought

September 09, 2019

Extra Food Given to Grieving Families Shouldn't Be Wasted

September 08, 2019

Daughter Doesn't Share Mom's Devotion to Family Heirlooms

September 07, 2019

Husband Won't Defend Wife From Shunning by His Family

September 06, 2019

New Job Triggers Memories of Violent Sexual Assault

September 05, 2019

Late-Night Surprise Damages Dad-and-Daughter Relationship

September 04, 2019

Widow Contemplating a Move Is Bound by Many Family Ties

September 03, 2019

Community Harmony Clouded by New Neighbor's Smoking

September 02, 2019

Wife Reaches End of Her Rope in Life With Domineering Man

September 01, 2019

After Moving Away, Woman Can't Move On From Lost Love

August 31, 2019

Ex-Wife Offers to Pay Child Support She Owes to the Kids

August 30, 2019

Mom Walks Fine Line Amid Safety and Fear for Daughter

August 29, 2019

Religious Man Is Intrigued by Invitation to a Threesome

August 28, 2019

Single Mother by Choice Wants Positive Support From Friends

August 27, 2019

Man Is Embarrassed When Wife Asks People Their Age

August 26, 2019

Minister's Efforts to Comfort Sister Bring Anger, Alienation

August 25, 2019

Wife Vents Her Frustration After Man Loses His Job

August 24, 2019

Mother-in-Law's Alzheimer's Keeps Couple Tied to Home

August 23, 2019

Man Wants Input From Wife To Plan Couple's Activities

August 22, 2019

Husband Betrays Wife's Trust by Posting Nude Photos of Her

August 21, 2019

Wife Is Edged Out of Man's Affections by Her Grandson

August 20, 2019

Girl's Maternal Grandparents Were Never Told of Her Birth

August 19, 2019

Timing Is an Issue for Couple Wanting to Start Their Family

August 18, 2019

Slovenly Lifestyle Could Be a Relationship Deal-Killer

August 17, 2019

Husband, Son Desert Woman to Comfort Her Mother-in-Law

August 16, 2019

Subject of Uncle Being Gay Never Came Up With Nephew

August 15, 2019

Girlfriend Loses Self-Esteem When Addict Betrays Her Trust

August 14, 2019

Change in Man's Personality When Drinking Threatens Wife

August 13, 2019

Man Insists on Reading All of Wife's Personal Messages

August 12, 2019

Man Finds Biological Dad, Is Eager to Change His Name

August 11, 2019

Mom Has Fallen Out of Love With Good Man and Father

August 10, 2019

Woman Happy To Be Alone Attracts Unwanted Sympathy

August 09, 2019

Bully in Church Choir Prevents Former Member From Rejoining

August 08, 2019

Longtime Attraction Is Still Stymied by Age Difference

August 07, 2019

Dad's Refusal To Acknowledge Illness Puts Nephews at Risk

August 06, 2019

Conference Attendee Wants To Stay Out of the Picture

August 05, 2019

Dad Weighs Possible Pitfalls of Hosting Son's Teammates

August 04, 2019

Teen Braces for Blowback Over Becoming a Vegetarian

August 03, 2019

Hospital Worker Is Stunned by Stepfather's Appearance

August 02, 2019

Dad's Long Disappearances Give Family Cause for Alarm

August 01, 2019

'Ideal Man' Refuses to Free Himself for Second Marriage

July 31, 2019

Friend Takes Offense at Never Being Asked About Her Past

July 30, 2019

Sisters Puzzle Over Response to Parents' Secret Bankruptcy

July 29, 2019

Divorced Father Seeks to Curb Daughter's Habitual Messiness

July 28, 2019

Woman Doesn't Think Her Friend Will Be Able to Support Herself

July 27, 2019

Small Wedding at Courthouse Makes Big Waves Among Family

July 26, 2019

A Career in Law Enforcement Is Likely To Upset Former Cop

July 25, 2019

Recent Revelation of Affair Threatens to Break Up Family

July 24, 2019

Old Boyfriend Who Stole Item Years Ago Turns Up on Facebook

July 23, 2019

Free Spirit Feels Like Wings Are Clipped With Current Beau

July 22, 2019

Girlfriend Loves Man and His Dogs But Draws Line at More

July 21, 2019

Man Becomes More Distant After Moving In With Girlfriend

July 20, 2019

Sisters Planning Europe Trip Plot To Leave Husband Behind

July 19, 2019

Revelation at Bachelor Party Throws Wedding Into Question

July 18, 2019

Parents Unsure How to Begin Having 'The Talk' With Son

July 17, 2019

Husband Refuses to Discuss Wife's Important Questions

July 16, 2019

Structure of Dad's Will Leaves His Daughter Feeling Left Out

July 15, 2019

Wife Is Caught in the Middle of Family's Rift With Husband

July 14, 2019

Despite Divorce, Ex Insists on 'Happy Family' Photos

July 13, 2019

Shop Owner Reluctant To Fire Employee in Personal Crisis

July 12, 2019

Friendship Ends After Birthday Party Joke Goes Wildly Wrong

July 11, 2019

Daughter in Bedroom Next Door Frowns on Mom's Relationship

July 10, 2019

Intensity of Grandson's Devotion to Video Games Is Worrisome

July 09, 2019

Remembering Baby They Lost Is an Annual Ritual for Couple

July 08, 2019

Sisters Grow Tired of Nonstop Talker's Restricted Repertoire

July 07, 2019

Woman Hesitates To Go All In on a Promising Relationship

July 06, 2019

Matriarch Uses Inheritance To Keep Her Family in Line

July 05, 2019

Lines Are Drawn in Family's Feud Over Recovering Addict

July 04, 2019

Husband With a Secret Past Feels Compelled To Share It

July 03, 2019

Unexpected Parenthood Keeps Mismatched Couple Together

July 02, 2019

Man Tired of Dating Game Is Ready To Throw in the Towel

July 01, 2019

Destination Wedding Is Aimed at Shortening the Guest List

June 30, 2019

Couple's Future Is Clouded by Question of Having Kids

June 29, 2019

Couple Does Battle Over Who Handles Household Bill-Paying

June 28, 2019

Daughter Betrayed by Mother Struggles With Reconnection

June 27, 2019

Mother-in-Law's Nighttime Attire Causes Consternation

June 26, 2019

Slide Phone User Is Irritated by the Pressure to Upgrade

June 25, 2019

Lake House Vacation Tradition Changes After Mom's Passing

June 24, 2019

Top High School Student Plans to Take on College by Herself

June 23, 2019

Mom Is Miffed That Son Gets No One-on-One Time With Dad

June 22, 2019

Waiter's Effort at Small Talk Explodes Into Savage Tirade

June 21, 2019

Daughter Plays Second Fiddle to Brother With Grandchild

June 20, 2019

Mom of Four Leaves Longtime Boyfriend to Date a Teenager

June 19, 2019

Single Man Falls Off Friends' Radar After They Get Married

June 18, 2019

Sports Fan's Mania Leaves Little Time for Relationship

June 17, 2019

Man Wonders About Finding Fulfillment After He Retires

June 16, 2019

Serial Dater's Love Life Is Hard for His Friend to Watch

June 15, 2019

Wealthy Man's Companion Is Shut Out of Family Holidays

June 14, 2019

Boyfriend Confesses Being Attracted to Woman's Brother

June 13, 2019

Old Friend's New Lifestyle Alters Time Spent Together

June 12, 2019

After 30 Years, Husband Says Marriage Isn't What He Wanted

June 11, 2019

Man Is Stunned by Delayed Grief Over Loss of His Wife

June 10, 2019

Getting Out Is Best First Step for Introvert Seeking Friends

June 09, 2019

Romance With Ex's Sister Causes Hubbub in Family

June 08, 2019

Grief Clouds Woman's Life 20 Years After Loss of Baby

June 07, 2019

Man Ready for Romance Spoils the Mood Without His Teeth

June 06, 2019

Unhappy Wife Is Loath to Be First in Her Family to Divorce

June 05, 2019

Escalating Violence Is Signal for Wife to Leave Relationship

June 04, 2019

Mom's Meddling Adds Stress to the Arrival of First Baby

June 03, 2019

Father's Day Is Extra-Special for Dad Who Fought for Kids

June 02, 2019

Tiny Apartment Is Overwhelmed by Unwanted Gift for New Baby

June 01, 2019

Mom Fears Teenage Son Is Headed for Heartbreak

May 31, 2019

Maintaining Friend's Website Becomes Unwelcome Burden

May 30, 2019

Girlfriend Competes for Time With Man Still Living With Ex

May 29, 2019

Memories of the Good Times Haunt Woman After Divorce

May 28, 2019

Transportation Is Not the Only Issue After Driving Is Restricted

May 27, 2019

Woman in Love Longs to Hear Three Little Words From Beau

May 26, 2019

Family Won't Stop Reminding Woman of Her Failed Marriage

May 25, 2019

Church Music Director Hides Her Drinking Problem Well

May 24, 2019

Man Tells Wife His Travel Plans on Need-to-Know Basis

May 23, 2019

Man Who Flirts Online Brushes Aside His Girlfriend's Concerns

May 22, 2019

Man Plans to Bequest Money to the Soul Mate He Deserted

May 21, 2019

Old Friend Declines to Attend Wedding She Can't Endorse

May 20, 2019

Mom Is Put Out by Stepdad Who Tattles on Her Daughter

May 19, 2019

Serious Girlfriend Is Surprised to Learn Man Is Still Married

May 18, 2019

Guests Glued to Cellphones Can Wear Out Their Welcome

May 17, 2019

Man's Gender Transition Jolts Couples' Longtime Friendship

May 16, 2019

Easy Cheesecake Recipe Is a No-Fail Family Classic

May 15, 2019

Wedding Planning Prompts Bride to Question Marriage

May 14, 2019

Parents of Free-Loading Boy Turn Blind Eye to Son's Needs

May 13, 2019

Job Dissatisfaction Causes Headaches for Husband, Wife

May 12, 2019

Faraway Friend Despairs Over Woman Suffering Depression

May 11, 2019

Mother's Extreme Behavior Disrupts Family Gatherings

May 10, 2019

Picking Up After Mom Is Lifelong Family Dilemma

May 09, 2019

Man's Private Mailbox Leads Wife to Question Finances

May 08, 2019

Daughter Tries to Mediate Among Estranged Family

May 07, 2019

Sons' Visitation Will Include Meeting Mom's Live-in Beau

May 06, 2019

Criticism of Woman's Funeral Attire Causes a Rift in Family

May 05, 2019

Connection to Former In-Laws Fades Over Time, Remarriage

May 04, 2019

Son Is Gone but Not Forgotten After Leaving Clothes Behind

May 03, 2019

Invitations From Friend Are Declined for Safety Reasons

May 02, 2019

Wife in Love With Girlfriend Resolves to End Her Marriage

May 01, 2019

Friend Refuses to Help Plan Dinner She's Not Invited To

April 30, 2019

Woman's Sticky Fingers Make Continued Friendship Awkward

April 29, 2019

Mom Is Treated Like Distant Relation at Son's Wedding

April 28, 2019

Former Stepdad Seeks More Contact Than Woman Wants

April 27, 2019

Affair That Led to a Long Marriage Remains a Secret

April 26, 2019

Honest Teen Loses Motivation as Classmates Win by Cheating

April 25, 2019

Acupuncturist Gets Stuck With the Dinner Bill -- Twice

April 24, 2019

Woman Enjoys Dating, But Is Distracted by Online Romance

April 23, 2019

Annual Trip Loses Luster After Friends Grow Apart

April 22, 2019

Man's Skill on Dance Floor Attracts Unwelcome Attention

April 21, 2019

Reunion With Dad Threatens to Split Woman's Family Apart

April 20, 2019

Girl's Severe Allergies Cause Strain With Animal-Loving Aunt

April 19, 2019

Hard-Working Wife Unloads on Husband at Day's End

April 18, 2019

Wife Discovers Digital Trail Left by Man Having Affair

April 17, 2019

Girl With Asperger's Gets Little Attention From Dad

April 16, 2019

Politics Put a Sudden End to 20-Year-Old Friendship

April 15, 2019

Mom Taking Care of Everyone Else Has No Time for Herself

April 14, 2019

Boyfriend Is a Lamb at Home but Becomes a Lion in Public

April 13, 2019

Drunk Friend Spills the Beans on Cause of Parents' Separation

April 12, 2019

Mom 'Reclaims' the Things She Gave to Her Daughters

April 11, 2019

News of Son's Open Marriage Leaves His Parents in Shock

April 10, 2019

Texts Rock the Foundation of Relationship Built on Trust

April 09, 2019

Mom Takes Action Against Daughter's Abusive Boyfriend

April 08, 2019

Weary Wife Needs New Ideas to Change Man's Bad Habits

April 07, 2019

Sister-in-Law's Rude Behavior Is More Than Woman Can Take

April 06, 2019

Curiosity About Her Childhood Sweetheart Still Nags Woman

April 05, 2019

Latest Disagreement May End Rocky Five-Year Relationship

April 04, 2019

Everything Changes After Man Reveals a Secret He Has Kept

April 03, 2019

Mom Objects to Unsolicited Advice About Breastfeeding

April 02, 2019

Time Takes a Toll on Wife's Figure and Husband's Interest

April 01, 2019

Couples Split According to Sex When Big Group Gets Together

March 31, 2019

Family Dog Gets More Attention Than Man in Loveless Marriage

March 30, 2019

Demand for Tips From Online Company Makes Wife See Red

March 29, 2019

Dream of Joining Marine Corps Is Shot Down by Mom and Wife

March 28, 2019

Husband Fathers a Child During Couple's Separation

March 27, 2019

Son Feels Mother's Rejection After Revealing That He Is Gay

March 26, 2019

Friends in Time of Need Pull Away After Mom Sobers Up

March 25, 2019

Questions About Scratchy Voice Irritate Journalist

March 24, 2019

Going to Prom Alone Leaves Teen Odd Girl Out at Table

March 23, 2019

Dad Ignores Lice Infestation Found in Daughter's Hair

March 22, 2019

Friend Sees Too Much Risk in Monitoring Home Remodel

March 21, 2019

Alcoholic Is a Monster at Night With No Memory in the Morning

March 20, 2019

Online Relationship Stalls Over Meeting in Person

March 19, 2019

Second Pregnancy Is Too Much for Family Asked for Support

March 18, 2019

Sister Sets Up Shop in Town, Sweeps Up Couple's Friends

March 17, 2019

Husband's About-Face on Adoption Has Wife Unsure of Their Future

March 16, 2019

Child's Accusations Against Cousin Cause Rift in Family

March 15, 2019

Crime Shows Influence Parents' Paranoia About the Real World

March 14, 2019

Popular Keepers Collection Covers Many Timeless Topics

March 13, 2019

Man Laments That His Marriage Has Gone to the Dogs (and Cats)

March 12, 2019

Pen Pal Labors From a Distance as Friend's Memory Slips Away

March 11, 2019

Dad Insists Boy Stop Seeing Mom's Ex Following Divorce

March 10, 2019

Turned Down Once, Friend Is Twice Shy to Pursue Romance

March 09, 2019

Wife Is at Breaking Point With Out-of-Work Attorney

March 08, 2019

Man Keeps Romance Under Wraps Because of Age Gap

March 07, 2019

Ex-Boyfriend Offers Woman Money to Take Him Back

March 06, 2019

Teen's Tall Tales of Dating a Star Shock Her Friends

March 05, 2019

Once-Close Sibling Drifts Away After Nephew's Birth

March 04, 2019

Pet Turtle's Threat to Baby Is More Than Just a Bite

March 03, 2019

Disagreement May Put End to Thirty-Year Friendship

March 02, 2019

Boss in Love With Secretary Tries to Chart the Road Ahead

March 01, 2019

Dear Abby For February 28, 2019

February 28, 2019

Plans for Retirement Stall After Affair Is Discovered

February 27, 2019

Dad With Baby Daughter Gets Questioned by Security Guards

February 26, 2019

Woman Admired for Beauty Wants Men to Look Deeper

February 25, 2019

Wife Has Too Little to Say About Life's Biggest Issues

February 24, 2019

Family Struggles to Unite Following Suicide Attempt

February 23, 2019

Sister Suspects Fiance Caught Flirting Has Much More to Hide

February 22, 2019

Son Keeps His Social Life Out of His Parents' View

February 21, 2019

Dear Abby For February 20, 2019

February 20, 2019

One Nice Turn Grows Awkward When Friend Asks Too Much

February 19, 2019

New Mother Can't Let Go of Story of Baby's Death

February 18, 2019

Relationship With Mr. Right Goes Wrong as Values Collide

February 17, 2019

Young Divorcee Is Reluctant to Talk About Her Marriage

February 16, 2019

Readers Advocate Respect for Opposing Viewpoints

February 15, 2019

Lovers Aren't the Only Ones Who Celebrate Valentine's Day

February 14, 2019

May-December Romance Trips on Question of Having Kids

February 13, 2019

Second Wife-to-Be Wants Man's Name All to Herself

February 12, 2019

Discovery of Genetic Disorder Forces Confession of Affair

February 11, 2019

Wife's Flirtation With Waiter Earns Rebuke From Husband

February 10, 2019

Family Registers Disapproval by Unfriending Man's Fiancee

February 09, 2019

Bathroom Peeping Tom Stuns Retirement Home Employee

February 08, 2019

Single Mom Drawn to Married Man With Terminally Ill Wife

February 07, 2019

Three's Too Crowded for Wife in 'Shades of Grey' Marriage

February 06, 2019

Promising Relationship Fades With Man's Missing Smile

February 05, 2019

Daughter of an Addict Frowns on Her Husband's Drinking

February 04, 2019

New, Simpler Lifestyle Sparks Anger Among Family, Friends

February 03, 2019

Adult Child Sees Too Much Togetherness in Family Trip

February 02, 2019

Wife Resents Being Benched in Favor of Her Brother-in-Law

February 01, 2019

Last Rites for Dying Wife Were Comfort to Her Family

January 31, 2019

Man Seeking Commitment Finds Casual Sex Instead

January 30, 2019

Overserved Party Guest Hides Mishap on Sofa Under Pillows

January 29, 2019

Impact of Depression on Family and Friends Is Focus of Survey

January 28, 2019

Stick-in-the-Mud Husband Is a Weekend Party Pooper

January 27, 2019

Sibling Sees Signs of Abuser in Teen Who Beats Up on Her

January 26, 2019

Shy Guy Overcoming Addiction Flounders in the Dating Pool

January 25, 2019

New Mom Opts for Day Care Instead of Grandma's Care

January 24, 2019

Kiss Shared With a Co-Worker Puts Marriage on Shakier Ground

January 23, 2019

Man Plans to Give Girlfriend a Ring Without a Proposal

January 22, 2019

Son Is Still Mired in Grief Long After Father's Death

January 21, 2019

Early DUI Arrest Changes Teetotaler's Life Forever

January 20, 2019

Wedding Planning Is Driving Close Mom, Daughter Apart

January 19, 2019

As Girlfriend Becomes More Distant, Woman Feels Despair

January 18, 2019

Bargain Hunter's Bragging Tries Her Friend's Patience

January 17, 2019

Teen Lets Her Temper Spoil Fun With Family and Friends

January 16, 2019

Wife Gets the Silent Treatment Without Knowing Reason Why

January 15, 2019

Parents Declare Their Freedom From Ungrateful Adult Kids

January 14, 2019

Colleague Outgrows Friday Hawaiian Shirt Tradition

January 13, 2019

Best Friend Doesn't Share Woman's Desire for Intimacy

January 12, 2019

Introvert Experiences Slow Start Fitting in on New Job

January 11, 2019

Friend Working Three Jobs Envies Man on Easy Street

January 10, 2019

Wife Returns Home to Find Extra Lingerie in Her Bed

January 09, 2019

Teen Surprised to Discover She Is Attracted to Women

January 08, 2019

Happy Homebody Would Rather Skip Weeknight Get-Togethers

January 07, 2019

Mom Confesses to Undermining Scholar's Dream of Art School

January 06, 2019

Single Man Takes a Practical Approach to Business of Dating

January 05, 2019

Drug User Battling Addiction Offers Words of Hope to Others

January 04, 2019

Son-in-Law's Old Tablet Reveals Surprising Secret

January 03, 2019

Husband Refuses to Tell Wife Details of Long-Ago Marriages

January 02, 2019

New Year Brings Joyful Hopes for a Bright, Prosperous Future

January 01, 2019