latestAugust 17, 2022

Ex Asks Woman If She's Available for Cuddling

DEAR ABBY: I have been separated from my husband for a year and a half. The divorce became final five months ago. He had major mood swings, and was nice one minute and hateful the next. We have two ch... more

August 17, 2022

Couple Differ on Treatment of Genetic Skin Condition

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to the same woman for 20 years. We are happy together. I have a skin condition called NF1 and have tumors all over my body except my legs and face (those were removed a ... more

August 17, 2022

Wife Tends To Overpour When Sampling Spirits

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I enjoy wine and the tasting and selecting of fine vintages. We also enjoy learning more about and tasting fine spirits like single malt scotches and Kentucky bourbon. The chall... more

August 16, 2022

Woman and Her Son Endure Boyfriend's Odd Behavior

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of seven years is very competitive. There is constantly this underlying contest about whose kid is better, whose dog is better, etc. It's silly. They are both great kids (and d... more

August 16, 2022

Previous Tragedy Revisited as Baby Shower Approaches

DEAR ABBY: Last year a friend of mine had a baby shower, which I attended, and I bought her an expensive gift. Shortly after, her baby was, unfortunately, stillborn. Rather than return the gifts or sa... more

August 15, 2022

Retired Man Ready To Travel While Wife Is Still Working

DEAR ABBY: I'm 62 and recently retired. My wife is 56 and still working. We have been married 32 years. She will retire at 60 to get a full pension from her company, and we have several million dollar... more

August 13, 2022

Man's Controlling Behavior Still Dominates Ex's Life

DEAR ABBY: I was married for almost 20 years to a jealous, controlling man. "Pete" was emotionally abusive, which I didn't really notice because I'm not confrontational. I would just try to make him h... more

August 13, 2022

A Good Night's Sleep Still Elusive in New Bed

DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have a wonderful relationship, but there is one area of contention we don't know how to solve. I like a firm mattress. She likes a soft mattress. We bought an adjustable be... more

August 12, 2022

Couple's Pandemic Romance Stumbles Into Rocky Patch

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Kirk," and I have been dating exclusively for nearly two years and live together. We met during the pandemic, so for the first year or so, we mostly hung out -- just the two ... more

August 12, 2022

Niece Ready To Help Aunt in Time of Need

DEAR ABBY: My mother's side of the family are greedy, self-involved, narcissistic, self-important alcoholics. My mother "escaped" five years ago when she drank herself to death. My aunt was kind of a ... more

August 11, 2022

Jealousy Undermines Woman's Relationship With Retiree

DEAR ABBY: I've been in a "friend with benefits" relationship for more than a year now. I'm 57 and he's 79. I was raised a Christian and wanted to save myself for marriage. This is the first time I ha... more

August 10, 2022

Drunk Uncle Crosses the Line With Kiss

DEAR ABBY: I come from a large, close family. The majority of them live in another state. A couple of family members live in the same state I reside in. One night, my uncle came over and we were hangi... more

August 09, 2022

Daughter Still Hurt by Mother's Alcoholism

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is 38 and still can't forgive me for being an alcoholic when she was young. Will I never be forgiven? I have had my drinking under control for six years now. What else can I do?... more

August 08, 2022

Friend Frustrated by Pair's Constant Communication

DEAR ABBY: I have two friends who are sisters. They text me every day throughout the day, sharing every thought and every little thing that happens to them. Also, they constantly invite me over to the... more

August 07, 2022

Mom Wary of Letting Girl's Dad Back in the Picture

DEAR ABBY: I'm a single mother of a 2-year-old girl whose father has been absent for most of her life. He comes and goes. He's in a much better place financially now than he was before, and he wants t... more

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