Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Recent divorcee is surprised by affair with younger man DEAR ABBY: I never had sex unless I was in love and knew there was a strong possibility of a solid future. Well, I am 51 now and newly single. My divorce was fi... by Abigail Van Buren - September 23, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Woman accused of laziness has diagnosed sleep disorder DEAR ABBY: I am a female in my mid-20s. My whole life I have been in a constant state of exhaustion. When I was in school, I'd try so hard not to fall asleep in... by Abigail Van Buren - September 21, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Angry outbursts spoil group's enjoyment of spirited debates DEAR ABBY: I frequently socialize with friends who like to participate in debates. We share different opinions on topics such as politics, geopolitical events, ... by Abigail Van Buren - September 20, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Daughter-in-law is barred from family after robbery DEAR ABBY: Our son is married to a beautiful girl, "Debra." Several years ago, while we were away on vacation, she entered our home without our consent. (Our so... by Abigail Van Buren - September 19, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Moving to a new community brings out social insecurities DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are moving to a retirement community where we won't know a soul. I hate leaving our friends and the relationships we have formed her... by Abigail Van Buren - September 18, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Mom wants to end daughter's sleepovers with her boyfriend DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter, "Marta," and I are widows. I'm retired, and my daughter has a small home-based business. She and her three children live wit... by Abigail Van Buren - September 17, 2019

DEAR ABBY: New wife's wardrobe doesn't measure up to cousins' taste DEAR ABBY: My cousin recently married a lovely girl, someone he'd been dating for a couple of years. Our whole family loves her, and she's always been very swee... by Abigail Van Buren - September 16, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Feeling like a single parent because husband is absent DEAR ABBY: I'm a man in my mid-70s, and I'm beginning to understand why some old people are annoying cranks. It has something to do with the nearly constant phy... by ABIGAIL VAN BUREN - September 15, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Friend frets that woman living at home is missing out on life DEAR ABBY: I'm having trouble with a friend, "Julie." We have been close friends for about five years. Julie is 29, still a virgin and lives at home. I never th... by Abigail Van Buren - September 14, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Friend wants to be ready when man asks for help DEAR ABBY: I'm watching the slow-motion destruction of a childhood friend on Facebook. There is substance abuse, infidelity, divorce, the whole lot. It hurts. by Abigail Van Buren - September 13, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Constant talk about losing weight has unhealthy effect DEAR ABBY: My dad had a heart attack and nearly died a year ago. Since then, he has totally revamped his diet and put forth the effort to eat a plant-based diet... by Abigail Van Buren - September 12, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Backup boyfriend can't say no to teacher he's in love with DEAR ABBY: I'm a 39-year-old gay male who was in a relationship with a very attractive 44-year-old teacher. He never wanted to commit to a monogamous relationsh... by Abigail Van Buren - September 11, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Wife discovers man has been secretly recording arguments DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 10 years and have two children. One of them is a toddler. by Abigail Van Buren - September 10, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Husband doesn't give his lost wedding ring a second thought DEAR ABBY: My husband (my second, and I am his third wife) and I just returned from a fantastic trip throughout Asia. While removing a piece of luggage from the... by Abigail Van Buren - September 9, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Daughter doesn't share mom's devotion to family heirlooms DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is in her late 60s, is obsessed with family history and preserving attachments to relatives. In addition to being the family genealogi... by Abigail Van Buren - September 7, 2019

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