latestMarch 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 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 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 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

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 27, 2023

Others Fail To Pony Up for Group Gift

DEAR ABBY: I decided to get my daughter a birthday gift that would help her to relax. She is a nurse. Because she worked so hard through the pandemic, I thought a massage would be a good idea. I enlis... 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

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 21, 2023

Betrayal Shatters Marriage at Beginning of Retirement

DEAR ABBY: I'm in mourning for my husband. He's still alive, but he up and left six months ago and sent me a text saying he's done. He is living with another woman. I didn't see it coming. We were pla... more

February 21, 2023

Woman Planning Move Doesn't Want To Leave Cat

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I are preparing to move south because we're tired of cold weather. The biggest issue is my cat, "Buster." He isn't a kitten anymore; he is 9. Buster's in good health, but we a... more

February 20, 2023

Professionals Show Concern for Woman's Safety and Life

DEAR ABBY: Regarding "Baffled in Iowa" (Nov. 4), it appears the letter writer's friend may be in danger. As you stated, the man her friend became involved with is "more than a little controlling." At ... more

February 19, 2023

Friend Tired of Being an On-Call Chauffeur

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who doesn't drive and constantly asks me to take her places. As a good friend, I do it. When I take her to an event, we agree on a time that we will leave, but she invariabl... more

February 19, 2023

Husband Bitter When Wife Succeeds Where He Failed

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my husband, unhappy in his job, decided he wanted to be a real estate agent. He quit his job to do full-time real estate, and really struggled. The company he joined offere... more

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