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 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 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 02, 2023

Co-Worker Gets a Little Too Close

DEAR ABBY: I work with my husband in retail merchandising. A woman on our team is a few years younger than I am and very touchy-feely with my husband. She whispers in his ear and stands very close to ... 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 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

Wife Has No Appreciation for Man's Preferred Dress

DEAR ABBY: I am a man who has been wearing lingerie for the past few decades. I discovered my love of panties when I slipped into my first pair at 17. At 22, I discovered the fun and sexiness of bras ... 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 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 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

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

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