latestJune 05, 2023

Finances Front and Center Amid Child Support Debate

DEAR ABBY: I have a child with a woman I'll call "Kara," who is now my ex-wife. Our son lives full time with me and my new wife, whom I married three years ago. Kara was diagnosed with schizophrenia f... more

June 04, 2023

The Perceptions of Others Complicate Health Issues

DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with an invisible illness and losing patience with friends, family and acquaintances. I'm working with doctors to manage my conditions, and I'm tired of all the suggestions ... more

June 03, 2023

Zonked Boyfriend Seems Content With Status Quo

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a man for more than two years, and I thought we had a future together. I'm 57, divorced, no kids. He's 58, divorced and has two grown children. At first, he said he was l... more

June 02, 2023

Boy's Sensitive Nature Worries His Grandmother

DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He's also lovable, super scientific-minded, good-hearted and generous with his little sister. However, he still uses a diaper at ni... more

June 01, 2023

Off-Leash Dogs Harass Petite Walker on Trail

DEAR ABBY: I live in an area with a large number of dog owners who frequent the same walking trails I do. On several occasions, I have encountered dogs that are off-leash and running ahead of their ow... more

May 31, 2023

Colleague Notes What Is Really Going on at Work

DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, "Leon," is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we've worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who he's been w... more

May 30, 2023

Bridesmaid's Pregnancy Adds New Stress to Wedding Plans

DEAR ABBY: I got engaged five months ago, and my wedding date is seven months from now. My soon-to-be sister-in-law and bridesmaid has just announced she's pregnant with her second child and due a wee... more

May 29, 2023

Daughter Gets an Eyeful When She Drops in on Mom

DEAR ABBY: My mother is 90 and has been a widow for 10 years. When we moved to this city 30 years ago, my parents made friends with a group of people. In this group was a couple nobody in our family l... more

May 28, 2023

Friends Express Skepticism for Couple's Reconciliation

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married nine years. He unexpectedly left me when COVID first hit. We were apart for a year and eight months and ended up divorcing. I filed because, even though I didn... more

May 27, 2023

Vulgar Comment to Woman Makes Waves at Pool Hall

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I play on a pool team. About a year ago, the team captain looked at my wife and said, "So, can I play with your lower private area?" (He didn't use those words.) My wife, who is... more

May 26, 2023

Woman Obsessively Monitors Former Rival's Social Media

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 45-year-old woman who has been dating "Ben" (53) for two years. We have known each other for more than 20. He treats me like a queen. Prior to our dating, he had a girlfriend he used ... more

May 25, 2023

Aging Man's Antics and Ego Make Him Hard To Be Around

DEAR ABBY: My narcissistic father feels entitled to do whatever he pleases. He has always insisted that since he makes the money, far more than my mother's income, he should be waited on and cleaned u... more

May 24, 2023

Jilted Wife Hesitant To Give Second Chance

DEAR ABBY: I married a recovering addict, and for years he did great. We made a lovely home and family together. Then one of my husband's drug buddies (a woman) resurfaced. My husband had an affair, w... more

May 23, 2023

Fiance's Kisses Make Woman Physically Ill

DEAR ABBY: I struggled for years with vomiting and nausea, as well as other digestive issues I dismissed as having a "sensitive stomach." When my fiance, "Marc," and I started dating, he urged me to f... more

May 22, 2023

Woman Hopes Dating Leads to Committed Life Partner

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 32-year-old woman. My 20s were spent in a serious long-term relationship. It was a lot of firsts for me. After we split, I took a couple of years to sow my wild oats and find out who ... more

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