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DEAR ABBY: Teen in quarantine worries about staying close to beau DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a little over five months. We have enjoyed spending time with each other, but we never have deep,... by Abigail Van Buren - May 29, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Wife can't shake distrust of husband caught in a lie DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are 58 and getting ready to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We knew each other in college, but were just friends back then.... by Abigail Van Buren - May 28, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Sister is jealous of the happy life woman made for herself DEAR ABBY: I recently lost a lot of weight and finally felt confident enough to start dating. I met a wonderful man I'll call "Teddy." We've been together for e... by Abigail Van Buren - May 26, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Let hubby co-parent with ex despite daughters' questions DEAR ABBY: I'm engaged to a younger man with a 10-year-old son from his first marriage. My two daughters are grown. by Abigail Van Buren - May 24, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Parents strive to heal their youngest son's broken heart DEAR ABBY: My son, a high school senior, was in a relationship with a young woman who broke up with him and began dating his best friend. He was heartbroken. Sh... by Abigail Van Buren - May 23, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Man's effort to contact his newfound family is ignored DEAR ABBY: I recently found out who my biological father is/was. Apparently, my mother and this man had an affair more than 50 years ago. There's only speculati... by Abigail Van Buren - May 22, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Security camera captures angry man's hourlong rant DEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago, my husband and I had what I thought was a minor conflict, from which I walked away to avoid escalation. I could hear him continuing ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 21, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Woman's focus on fitness is hard for friend to bear DEAR ABBY: I've been friends with "Lorraine" for 30 years. Actually, the friendship is kind of one-sided because she bugs the hell out of me. by Abigail Van Buren - May 20, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Parents struggle to do what's best for tormented daughter DEAR ABBY: My 53-year-old daughter is an addict. First it was alcohol, then hard drugs and opioids. This has been going off and on for 40 years. by Abigail Van Buren - May 18, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Recovering woman wants appreciation for her work DEAR ABBY: I wrote to you 12 years ago as a suicidal teenager. I'm thankful to be writing now from a very different place. I'm 28, happily married, with one chi... by Abigail Van Buren - May 17, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Girlfriend is unsure of her place in boyfriend's heart DEAR ABBY: I have been dating this guy for about a year. We are both 30. He lives at home. At first I thought it was to take care of his elderly father, but I s... by Abigail Van Buren - May 16, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Wife resists husband's plan to cut ties with his family DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is the WORST! She has no respect for me. She has stolen, lied and gossiped about me numerous times. Each time, I chose to forgive an... by Abigail Van Buren - May 15, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Mom vetoes grandma's plan to flout distancing rules DEAR ABBY: My parents have strong opinions. I don't agree with them in areas such as how to raise or discipline my children. If I try to explain why, they mock ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 14, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Baked beans recipe wins smiles at family gatherings DEAR ABBY: I love your column. Some years ago, you printed a recipe for baked beans. I believe they were called St. James' Baked Beans. I have lost my copy. I w... by Abigail Van Buren - May 13, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Late wife's best friend stiff-arms man's interest DEAR ABBY: My wife passed away, and I have fallen in love with her best friend. She feels she would be disrespecting my wife's name if she went out with me. How... by Abigail Van Buren - May 12, 2020

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