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

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 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 13, 2022

Reader Says There's Plenty of Time To Get Busy Living

DEAR ABBY: I read the letter from the woman who is feeling alone at 66 and pondering the purpose of life ("Living Life in Texas," July 25). Assuming she's in good health, she's a spring chicken compar... 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

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

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 06, 2022

Music Man Believes Marriage Is Raining on His Big Parade

DEAR ABBY: I'm a middle-aged married man and the father of two. Although I work as a banker, I'm also an aspiring pianist. I have practiced two to three hours a day for many years. My music is unique ... more

November 05, 2022

Couple in Friends Group Are Constant Complainers

DEAR ABBY: We have a group of friends who get together most Friday nights. We go out to eat, meet for drinks or gather at one of the group member's homes for dinner and drinks. One person in particula... more

November 05, 2022

Grandparents Left Out of Family's Photo Gallery

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is married with two children and, so far, she's happy with a wonderful husband and a beautiful home. My concern -- or curiosity -- is that they have hung professionally done pho... more

November 04, 2022

Widow Essentially Disappears After Beginning New Romance

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend "Rose's" husband died five years ago, and since then she has struggled with grief and loneliness. She immersed herself in her church, friends and family. We usually talked th... more

November 03, 2022

Hurtful Comment Drives Wedge Between Friends

DEAR ABBY: One of the last times we hung out, a friend made a comment about my size. She said, "I shouldn't complain about my weight gain. I'm smaller than you." It was really rude. I thought about th... more

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