Dear Abby

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Twins are divided over mom's treatment for terminal cancer DEAR ABBY: My 63-year-old mother has recently been diagnosed with stage-4 metastatic lung cancer. Even prior to her diagnosis she was a negative and depressed p... by Abigail Van Buren - November 23, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Ring presented at engagement ceremony is unhappy surprise DEAR ABBY: When my then-boyfriend asked me to marry him, he didn't have a ring ready, but I happily accepted his proposal. We were in our late 20s and had been ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 21, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Habit of one-upmanship pushes women's friendship to the limit DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend I'll call Josie. She's kind, generous and always willing to help. There is only one problem -- she lies. by Abigail Van Buren - November 20, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Family ties break down after mom moves away DEAR ABBY: Since I moved eight years ago, my son, "Jim," has visited me only once, and that's because I gave his son my car. I rarely hear from him, and when I ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 19, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Confession to decades-old infidelity devastates wife DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my husband of 50 years confessed that 46 years ago, shortly after our son was born, he had a one-night stand with a total stranger he ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 18, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Holidays this year inspire thinking outside the gift box DEAR ABBY: With the holidays fast approaching, I'm starting to think about shopping. Honestly, I'm tired of shopping for adults who don't need anything. Finding... by Abigail Van Buren - November 17, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Girlfriend left on sideline at small family wedding DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of five years calls me his "partner." I care about his family, and they are happy we are together. by Abigail Van Buren - November 16, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Relatives pressed into manual labor by aunt who lives alone DEAR ABBY: Ten months ago, my aunt's 66-year-old live-in boyfriend died unexpectedly. She has no children and is left with a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house to... by Abigail Van Buren - November 14, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: A masked-up society presents challenges to deaf citizens DEAR ABBY: As we return to work, businesses and expanded health care are opening up after the pandemic shutdown. We all are pretty much required to wear masks a... by Abigail Van Buren - November 13, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Woman discovers truth about boyfriend's dangerous nature DEAR ABBY: I have been in a wonderful relationship and blissfully happy for two years. We live together. When "Scott" and I first got together, he told me he ha... by Abigail Van Buren - November 12, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Condo community feels effects of stress during the pandemic DEAR ABBY: My husband and I own a condo in a building with 22 units. Because of covid, one of the HOA board members has posted signs stating "rules" throughout ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 10, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: The more, the merrier holds true for family gathering DEAR ABBY: We are approaching the time of year when many people struggle with how to divide time between families during the holidays. This is often made harder... by Abigail Van Buren - November 9, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Relationship on the rocks with man who won't listen DEAR ABBY: My man of three years and I are at a crossroads. He has gone from my boyfriend, to fiance, back to boyfriend, to friend, to "I don't know what he is ... by Abigail Van Buren - November 7, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: New retiree encourages others to find hobbies and save money DEAR ABBY: I retired a year ago from a stressful job because I couldn't take what it was doing to my health. Despite a divorce after a 35-year marriage 10 years... by Abigail Van Buren - November 6, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Woman wonders why son didn't reveal partner's miscarriage DEAR ABBY: I thought my son and I were close. Recently, I learned that his girlfriend had a miscarriage. I learned about it from an email his girlfriend sent me... by Abigail Van Buren - November 5, 2020

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