Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Revelation at bachelor party throws wedding into question DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law "June" is being married soon. I will be the matron of honor. My husband, "Jake," June's brother, will be a groomsman for her fiance,... by Abigail Van Buren - July 18, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Parents unsure how to begin having 'the talk' with son DEAR ABBY: I have a young, preteen grandson who is asking his parents "facts of life" questions. They are bewildered about how to give him the information. I'd ... by Abigail Van Buren - July 17, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Husband refuses to discuss wife's important questions DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for three years. He's 26, and I'm 28. We have a good life, and he loves my 9-year-old daughter like his own child. by Abigail Van Buren - July 16, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Structure of dad's will leaves his daughter feeling left out DEAR ABBY: My sister and I are 42 and 50. Our parents divorced 30 years ago, and Dad has been remarried for about 20 years. Although he lives across the country... by Abigail Van Buren - July 15, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Hubby's insensitive remark creates family estrangement DEAR ABBY: My husband said something very derogatory to my cousin's sister-in-law at a family party. She told my cousin right away. Instead of coming to me, my... by Abigail Van Buren - July 14, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Despite divorce, ex insists on 'happy family' photos DEAR ABBY: I'm engaged to be married to a wonderful woman who has a 6-year-old daughter with her ex-husband. They share joint custody. by Abigail Van Buren - July 13, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Shop owner reluctant to fire employee in personal crisis DEAR ABBY: I own a small retail shop. One of my employees (I'll call her Sara) has been with us for a number of years. Until recently shes's been a stellar empl... by Abigail Van Buren - July 12, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Friendship ends after birthday party joke goes wildly wrong DEAR ABBY: I recently attended a friend's party that was being given to celebrate their son's 18th birthday. I thought it would be cheeky and fun to buy him a r... by Abigail Van Buren - July 11, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Daughter in bedroom next door frowns on mom's relationship DEAR ABBY: I am a 54-year-old single woman who recently started dating again after four years of total abstinence. My two adult daughters, ages 18 and 22, live ... by Abigail Van Buren - July 10, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Intensity of grandson's devotion to video games is worrisome DEAR ABBY: I have a concern as a grandmother about our youngest grandchild, age 10. He is addicted to video games. There has been quite a lot of publicity on ho... by Abigail Van Buren - July 9, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Remembering baby they lost is an annual ritual for couple DEAR ABBY: Thank you for responding to "Crystal in Nevada's" June 7 question about her aunt and her aunt's baby who was stillborn. Few people talk openly about ... by Abigail Van Buren - July 8, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Woman hesitates to go all in on a promising relationship DEAR ABBY: I just started dating an amazing guy. He is sweet, funny and handsome, but I don't feel as strongly for him as he does for me. Maybe it's too early i... by Abigail Van Buren - July 6, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Matriarch uses inheritance to keep her family in line DEAR ABBY: For the last 12 years, we have been traveling 7½ hours to see my husband's grandparents. This happens several times a year. Each time I pray it ... by Abigail Van Buren - July 5, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Lines are drawn in family feud over recovering addict DEAR ABBY: My stepbrother "Pete" is a recovering addict who did significant prison time for possession and gang affiliations. He has also had multiple DUI convi... by Abigail Van Buren - July 4, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Husband with a secret past feels compelled to share it DEAR ABBY: I have been married 36 years to a woman who has saved my life and soul. We are both faithful to God and to our marriage, sharing the love of our fami... by Abigail Van Buren - July 3, 2019

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