Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Need continues for self-help support for families in crisis DEAR ABBY: It's been several years since you have mentioned Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) as a resource for parents in crisis. What is happening to our groups -... by Abigail Van Buren - October 22, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Girlfriend is convinced that partner's parents dislike her DEAR ABBY: Recently something has come up in my life that has pushed the shaky relationship between my girlfriend, "Linnay," and my parents to the front burner.... by Abigail Van Buren - October 20, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Grown child keeps meetings with ex-stepfather a secret from mom DEAR ABBY: When I was in my first year of college, my mother divorced my stepdad. "Charlie" was part of my life for 12 years, but since their divorce, she insis... by Abigail Van Buren - October 19, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Mother's empty-nest syndrome becomes an unhealthy fixation DEAR ABBY: I am suffering from a depression I think many mothers experience when they become empty nesters. Although my husband is supportive, I miss my 18-year... by Abigail Van Buren - October 18, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Wife irked as man reconnects with old partners on Facebook DEAR ABBY: My husband has an extensive sexual history. He has had sex with more than 80 partners. All the encounters were when he was in high school and in his ... by Abigail Van Buren - October 17, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Boyfriend would rather party with friends than stay home DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend just over a year. We live and work together, which I enjoy. He, on the other hand, expressed from day one that all he... by Abigail Van Buren - October 16, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Military husband returns home only to ship out with his mom DEAR ABBY: My husband, "John," recently returned from his fourth Middle East tour after having been gone for a year. As soon as he got back, his mother invited ... by Abigail Van Buren - October 15, 2018

Child's therapist crosses line with visits, wooing of mother DEAR ABBY: I am conflicted about boundaries being crossed between my family therapist and me. My 7-year-old son and I have been seeing someone we both bonded wi... by Abigail Van Buren - October 14, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Unemployed son complains he is overworked at home DEAR ABBY: I am an unemployed (and looking) 24-year-old male who is the oldest of four. My three sisters are a 20-year-old who has a part-time job and goes to c... by Abigail Van Buren - October 13, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Tattoo with ex-wife's name is an annoyance to girlfriend DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is divorced. His ex's name is tattooed on his arm. Although I don't like it, I realize that it was long ago and before I came into the p... by Abigail Van Buren - October 12, 2018

DEAR ABBY: 'Perfect' man vanishes when alcohol loosens his tongue DEAR ABBY: I have been dating the most amazing man for the past 11 months. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the day we met, this "perfect" man is show... by Abigail Van Buren - October 11, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Man learns he may have a son he never knew about DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 27 years and have three wonderful kids. The youngest is 16. by Abigail Van Buren - October 10, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Opposites share long marriage despite leading separate lives DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 30 years. Although my husband and I are both positive people, we have not had a happy marriage. by Abigail Van Buren - October 9, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Blowhard boyfriend wears out his hosts during annual trips DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 40 years and her boyfriend live several states away from my husband and me. Every winter she and her friend expect to come to our h... by Abigail Van Buren - October 8, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Mom's wild stories cause her grandchildren distress DEAR ABBY: My mother insists on telling my three youngest children that my husband is not their father. The oldest girl is the spitting image of him, and she's ... by Abigail Van Buren - October 5, 2018

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