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DEAR ABBY: Communication with college friend is a one-way street DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine from college (I graduated four years ago) is incredibly kind but terrible at keeping in touch. She has never been good at responding... by Abigail Van Buren - January 16, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Couple reaches a stalemate in marriage without intimacy DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are both enlisted Army (he -- 20 years, two Iraq deployments; I -- 15 years, one Iraq deployment). We met in the service and have be... by Abigail Van Buren - January 15, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Son with new girlfriend grows more distant from his mother DEAR ABBY: I'm a mom of three young adults, a daughter and two sons. The oldest recently married. My youngest is finishing his last two years of college out of ... by Abigail Van Buren - January 14, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Busy mom fights to prevent frustrations from exploding DEAR ABBY: I'm a 24-year-old woman who has been married for four years. My husband, "Jerry," and I have two young boys. Jerry is military. I stay at home with t... by Abigail Van Buren - January 13, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Mom threatens divorce after teens find their dad's stash DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are going on 19 years of marriage and have three teenage girls. We have had multiple rounds of marriage counseling, mostly with good... by Abigail Van Buren - January 12, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Pastor having affair keeps his engagement under wraps DEAR ABBY: A new single pastor was assigned to my church. He asked if I was single and if I had kids. I told him no, and we began having an affair. by Abigail Van Buren - January 11, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Couple's house not a home with nosy parents next door DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been living together for almost five years. His parents bought a house a few doors down. They pop in whenever they feel like ... by Abigail Van Buren - January 10, 2021

DEAR ABBY: Far-flung family makes little effort to stay in touch DEAR ABBY: I am a 72-year-old divorcee. I live alone in a 55-and-older community where I have many friends and an active life. by Abigail Van Buren - January 9, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Too much togetherness puts pressure on happy relationship DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful man, "Andy," for two years. I couldn't ask for a better partner. We are both divorced with children, a... by Abigail Van Buren - January 8, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Mom is pressured to teach native language to daughter DEAR ABBY: I came to this country 30 years ago, at 16. My parents were very abusive and neglectful, so my uncle in the U.S. took me in. I have worked with thera... by Abigail Van Buren - January 7, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Wife grapples with family's history of sexual dysfunction DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I were first married, I had no idea why his mother and sisters were so hostile. When they started treating our children the same ... by Abigail Van Buren - January 6, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Parents clash over who should discipline their children DEAR ABBY: I am a single father of three wonderful kids. When my wife and I separated, we agreed to 50/50 custody and a property settlement. Everything went smo... by Abigail Van Buren - January 5, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Son helps himself to contents of late grandfather's house DEAR ABBY: My father passed away a few months ago. My brother lives out of state, so emptying the house has been up to me. Shortly after the funeral, my adult s... by Abigail Van Buren - January 4, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: New homeowners get earful from encroaching neighbor DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my husband and I bought our first house together. We love it and are excited to improve the house and the property. by Abigail Van Buren - January 3, 2021

DEAR ABBY: Woman is hurt to be kept at arm's length by sister DEAR ABBY: I have spent years trying to have a close relationship with my older sister, but it is clearly not a priority for her. We are very different people, ... by Abigail Van Buren - January 2, 2021

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