latestMarch 06, 2023

Male Victim of Abuse Breaks Free From Lies

DEAR ABBY: I am a male reader who was in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship for a number of years. I believed, as I was told repeatedly, that there was no hope of freeing myself and tha... more

March 04, 2023

Girlfriend Tires of Playing Second Fiddle

DEAR ABBY: I recently left my boyfriend. He said he loved me, but I felt like a third wheel in our relationship. He had a female friend he was constantly borrowing money from, even though we both work... 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

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 02, 2023

Sister-in-Law Miffed When She's Left Out of Wedding

DEAR ABBY: My brother-in-law and his fiancee, "Shana," have been dating for five years. They have a beautiful son and have a date set for their wedding. I have been with my husband for four years, and... 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

Woman Longs for a Night on the Town

DEAR ABBY: My man and I have been together for two years. He has his own place, and I have mine. We really enjoy each other's company. I have a 13-year-old daughter. The issue is, we haven't been out ... more

February 25, 2023

Abuser Tries To Turn Over a New Leaf To Save Family

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for five years, with two children. I have been putting my hands on her in such a bad way that she's saying we are no longer a family and she wants a divorce.... 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

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 17, 2023

Woman Confused by Beau's Secret Meetups

DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who has been in a long-term relationship with a widower. I am concerned about his relationship with his 27-year-old daughter. She wants time with him, excluding me, and he enco... more

February 16, 2023

Attempt To Connect With Beau's Daughter Fizzles

DEAR ABBY: I'm divorced and have been dating my guy friend for five years. We recognized after we started dating that we love each other, and we planned to move in together after a year of dating. I w... more

February 15, 2023

Friend's Frisky Husband Makes His Desires Clear

DEAR ABBY: My married friend is a swinger. She says her husband's sex drive has declined lately, but it hasn't. He keeps trying to get me to talk "naughty" with him, but I always refuse. To me, that w... more

February 15, 2023

Man's Family Discovers He's a Victim of Abuse

DEAR ABBY: My adult son is married with a newborn son. I recently learned that he is the victim of spousal abuse. He was keeping it a secret from us, but we found out when authorities became involved.... more

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