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 05, 2023

Uninvited Father Would Be an Unwelcome Guest

DEAR ABBY: I recently moved away from my home state and across the country. In a text to my mother, I suggested she come to visit me and stay in my place. A few days later, in a family group text, my ... 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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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 26, 2023

Grandmother Feels Anything But Welcome During Visits

DEAR ABBY: When I visit my three grandchildren on Fridays, my daughter-in-law never offers me any refreshment -- not even a glass of water or a cup of tea. She will eat in front of me and not offer me... more

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