latestNovember 15, 2022

Pair Turns Housesitting Gig Into a Family Get-Together

DEAR ABBY: Some friends of ours agreed to housesit for my wife and me recently while we were on a weeklong cruise. They live in a small condo. We have a large house in a golf course community, so they... more

November 15, 2022

Woman's Judgmental Nature Unleashed on Close Friend

DEAR ABBY: I had a close friend, "Kayleigh," for about 10 years. She helped me through tough times and was always there for me. Now I feel like she has turned into someone else. For the last six month... more

November 14, 2022

Ailing Father Insists on Getting Behind the Wheel

DEAR ABBY: My father, who is 84, just had a mild stroke. The problem is he wants to drive his car. My sister says we should just let him, but I don't think he's capable of driving safely anymore. She ... more

November 14, 2022

Vegan Endures Constant Questions About Choices

DEAR ABBY: I am 40 years old, and I have been eating a plant-based diet since high school. I'm in great shape, and my doctor is very pleased with my health status. For more than two decades, friends a... more

November 13, 2022

Absent Father Attempts To Reenter the Picture

DEAR ABBY: I have a child who is 11. I have been a single parent all these years. The father has not reached out on any occasion. Through the years, all we've heard is cricket noise. Because of that, ... more

November 12, 2022

Old Romance Rekindled Amid Current Marriage

DEAR ABBY: I have been in love with a man for 34 years. I was married to him once, then divorced him because of drugs. I have been remarried for eight years now, to a wonderful man who is good to me, ... more

November 12, 2022

Aunt Not Invited to Family Events

DEAR ABBY: My pregnant oldest niece just had a gender reveal party to which I was not invited. She called me instead to tell me the gender of the baby. My brother (her father) and his wife were invite... more

November 11, 2022

Heartfelt Thanks to All Who Have Served

DEAR VETERANS: For your service to our nation, I salute you. My thanks to each of you on this Veterans Day. You are the personification of patriotism, self-sacrifice and dedication to our country. I w... more

November 10, 2022

Married Couple Grapple With Recent Revelation

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to "Jeff" for nearly 50 years. He suddenly learned through DNA that he has a 52-year-old son. The son has visited him, and they have talked on the phone. The guy was con... more

November 10, 2022

Queer Couple Plan Life Together on Their Terms

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 30-something bisexual man who is in a relationship with a bisexual woman the same age. We both lived different lives and dated a variety of people before we met, but now I am pretty c... more

November 09, 2022

Tears of Grief Come for Pets, But Not for People

DEAR ABBY: I don't cry when friends or close relatives pass away, which embarrasses me and makes me feel guilty. I do feel empathy, though. I cry only when a pet has died. What's wrong with me? -- DRY... more

November 09, 2022

Old-Fashioned Custom Is Still the Best Way To Say 'Thanks!'

DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years, my gifts have been acknowledged with a brief text, Facebook post, a photo or not at all. I... more

November 08, 2022

Couple's Divorce Still a Raw Subject After 10-Plus Years

DEAR ABBY: My parents were married for 22 years. They separated in 2007, and by 2008 the divorce was final. While this was a good thing for both of them, the fallout from their marriage was intense. I... more

November 07, 2022

Woman's Temper Torpedoes Rocky Three-Year Romance

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 59-year-old single man who was dating a 42-year-old woman for the past three years. The whole time we dated she was going through a divorce. I supported her and helped her through it.... more

November 07, 2022

Sister's Attitude Toward Others Shifts Suddenly

DEAR ABBY: My little sister and I got along great as kids. We played together a lot, and even when we made new friends and grew different interests, we promised to always have each other's backs.... more

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