Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Smoker's wife draws a line in the bedroom until he quits DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 27 years. We love each other and raised two beautiful children together. by Abigail Van Buren - November 18, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Tell therapist, stay on-track; how to refer to a boyfriend DEAR ABBY: I have been working through major anxiety problems with a therapist for the last few months. Sometimes he is very helpful; other times he goes off on... by Abgail Van Buren - November 17, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Memories of childhood abuse occupy survivor's thoughts DEAR ABBY: I have some bad memories connected with my mother, who was physically abusive. It wasn't consistent, but sometimes she would lose it, and I was beate... by Abigail Van Buren - November 16, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Wedding guest list is full of questions for bride-to-be DEAR ABBY: I am engaged to the love of my life ("Tom"), and I dread making the guest list for our wedding. I don't want any of my cousins there. The young ones ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 15, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Family enjoys mother-in-law just fine from a distance DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is contemplating a move to the small Southern town my husband and I have called home for more than 10 years. She's a vibrant, well-t... by Abigail Van Buren - November 14, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Girls get early training in art of writing thank-you notes DEAR ABBY: I have my granddaughters write thank-you notes to everyone who gave them presents for Christmas, birthdays and special events. They are 7 and 8 years... by Abigail Van Buren - November 13, 2019

DEAR ABBY: New girlfriend nixes time spent with kids and ex-wife DEAR ABBY: I'm recently divorced. We have two wonderful children ages 6 and 11. I try to spend as much time with them as possible because it's important to me, ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 12, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Turn about is fair play for friend using friend DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who lived in my home most of the time for about six years. During that period, she rented out rooms in her house. She paid her bills,... by Abigail Van Buren - November 11, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Bipolar worker disheartened by retail salutation response DEAR ABBY: I work retail and have bipolar disorder. (I have been stable for nine years.) A few Christmases ago, a customer called me "hateful" because I wished ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 10, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Moving in together becomes a roadblock in relationship DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a great guy for two years. We each have two kids from a previous marriage. I am still legally married (separated almost three year... by Abigail Van Buren - November 9, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Dinner out is unwelcome gift for couple on restricted diets DEAR ABBY: My companion of many years and I are retired and live a few hours away from some of his family. When one of them plans a visit, she always insists on... by Abigail Van Buren - November 8, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Woman fears for the future if boyfriend becomes a cop DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year. He's amazing, and I can see myself marrying him and having a family one day. There is only one proble... by Abigail Van Buren - November 7, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Teen self-conscious about his body hesitates to start dating DEAR ABBY: I'm a 19-year-old male and suffer from a predicament. Let's just say my "package has been delivered undersized." It is depressing, and it has held me... by Abigail Van Buren - November 6, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Wife can't forgive herself for her own costly error DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my 50s who has been the family "screw-up" since I was a teenager. Eighteen months ago, I screwed up in the worst way possible. Withou... by Abigail Van Buren - November 4, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Woman's parents stew over her May-December romance DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a 22-year-old daughter, "Cara," who is having a relationship with a 65-year-old man, "Gary." We do not approve of the relations... by Abigail Van Buren - November 2, 2019

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