latestMarch 06, 2023

Man Wants To Avoid Contact Entirely With Son's In-Laws

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a son, daughter-in-law and grandson. We moved from another city to be closer to them and be part of their lives. The problem is, my husband dislikes our daughter-in-la... more

March 05, 2023

Friend's Struggle With Diabetes Causes Concern

DEAR ABBY: My best friend, who is 54, has had Type 1 diabetes since she was 9. She takes two insulin shots a day -- one in the morning and one in the evening. We live together, and at night her blood ... more

March 04, 2023

Woman Struggles To Connect With Late Brother's Widow

DEAR ABBY: I am a 61-year-old never-married woman with no kids. Most of my life was spent caring for my aging parents, working on my education (I have a master's degree) and saving for my future. I am... more

March 03, 2023

Effort To Remain Sober Comes at a Cost

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I had an excellent relationship that involved a lot of partying. After I was injured on the job, I became addicted to painkillers, which resulted in a 20-year battle with addict... more

March 03, 2023

Woman's Living Arrangement Leaves Her Feeling Trapped

DEAR ABBY: I live with my longtime boyfriend, "George," and his 88-year-old father, "Frank." Frank is not your average 88-year-old. He does almost everything anyone in their 60s would do. However, he'... more

March 02, 2023

Daughter Still Waiting for a Ring 10 Years On

DEAR ABBY: My daughter pledged not to have children until her mate proposed and they were married. Now, past the age of 30, she worries her biological clock will run out. Her mate says he's ready for ... more

March 01, 2023

The 'Benefits' Seem To Favor Only One Friend in This Case

DEAR ABBY: I am in love with my best friend, "Mitch." He's a father of three great girls. He works hard but can't handle his finances. His brother has to do it for him or nothing would get paid and hi... more

February 28, 2023

Father and Son Are Tired of Hearing About Their Height

DEAR ABBY: My husband is 6 feet, 6 inches tall. My 19-year-old son is taller, at 6 feet, 7 inches. They loathe being asked how tall they are. There are times when they are proud of their height and ot... more

February 27, 2023

Husband Keeps Whole World Updated on Spouse's Health

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 30 years. In the last five, I have had so many doctor appointments, medical procedures and surgeries that I have lost count. My husband thinks i... more

February 26, 2023

Family Friend Has Habit of Abruptly Ending Calls

DEAR ABBY: My son has a best friend, "Earl," he has hung out with since they were 14. Earl considers me his second mother because his real mother deserted him after he graduated from high school. He h... more

February 26, 2023

Grandmother Feels Anything But Welcome During Visits

DEAR ABBY: When I visit my three grandchildren on Fridays, my daughter-in-law never offers me any refreshment -- not even a glass of water or a cup of tea. She will eat in front of me and not offer me... more

February 24, 2023

Looming Split Causes Uncertainty and Fear

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a domestic partnership for more than 30 years. I have suggested couples counseling for the past 10 of them, but my partner has never followed through. I'm willing to give all... more

February 24, 2023

Stepmother Feels Slighted by Teen's Birthday Episode

DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, "Lisa," and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no ... more

February 23, 2023

Divorced Couple's Finances Have Changed Since Parting

DEAR ABBY: I divorced my husband of 12 years. We were together for 16. We had a 4-year-old at the time we separated. To avoid possible loss of the 401(k) or to have to pay him alimony, I didn't ask hi... more

February 23, 2023

Sister Casts Judgment on Widow's Dating Life

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away a year ago from a long ordeal with Alzheimer's. Before he died, I invited my soon-to-be retired sister to come live with me. We had been close throughout our lives, a... more

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