Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Man who flirts online brushes aside his girlfriend's concerns DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been a couple for three years. We live together and have an incredible relationship and an amazing sex life. A while ago, he ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 22, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Man plans to bequest money to the soul mate he deserted DEAR ABBY: Many years ago, I had a romance with a young girl in a faraway town. After a year, thinking I could do better, I moved on. With the benefit of hindsi... by Abigail Van Buren - May 21, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Old friend declines to attend wedding she can't endorse DEAR ABBY: My dear friend of many years is marrying for the fourth time. Her fiance is verbally abusive and a heavy drinker. After a particularly bad period she... by Abigail Van Buren - May 20, 2019

Husband, stepdaughter ripe for family therapy sessions DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 12 years. I have a daughter from a previous relationship who is now 16. They have had their ups and downs. Wh... by Abigail Van Buren - May 19, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Serious girlfriend is surprised to learn man is still married DEAR ABBY: I am currently dating someone, and although it hasn't been that long, so far everything has been great. We each have two children from previous relat... by Abigail Van Buren - May 18, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Guests glued to cellphones can wear out their welcome DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a nice home in the desert Southwest with an in-ground pool and guesthouse. Our friends and relatives from back east have an ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 17, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Man's gender transition jolts couples' longtime friendship DEAR ABBY: My longtime friend of 30 years, "Charlotte," lives across the country. I have just learned that her husband, "Harold," is transgender and is now tran... by Abigail Van Buren - May 16, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Easy cheesecake recipe is a no-fail family classic DEAR ABBY: Years ago, you published a recipe for cheesecake, which you said was very good. Well, it was not only "good" -- it was TERRIFIC. As a native New York... by Abigail Van Buren - May 15, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Wedding planning prompts bride to question marriage DEAR ABBY: I'm getting married in a few months, and with all of the wedding planning, I have realized that in my fiance's priorities, I come last, as do my opin... by Abigail Van Buren - May 14, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Parents of free-loading boy turn blind eye to son's needs DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old son has a friend who stayed with us for five months during football and basketball season because he didn't have transportation to ear... by Abigail Van Buren - May 13, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Faraway friend despairs over woman suffering depression DEAR ABBY: I have known "Charlotte" for 17 years. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding, and we talk and text regularly. I consider her one of my best friends. by Abigail Van Buren - May 11, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Mother's extreme behavior disrupts family gatherings DEAR ABBY: My mother is 86 and drives everyone in the family crazy when we have to spend time with her. She says things that make people cringe. She's racist, h... by Abigail Van Buren - May 10, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Picking up after mom is lifelong family dilemma DEAR ABBY: My mom has never been what you would call a housekeeper. Dad did all the shopping, cooking and cleaning. As a child, I remember our house always bein... by Abigail Van Buren - May 9, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Man's private mailbox leads wife to question finances DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married for more than 40 years. Since he retired a couple of years ago, it has come to my attention that he has been getting mail... by Abigail Van Buren - May 8, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Daughter tries to mediate among estranged family DEAR ABBY: My sister "Thea" has distanced herself from the family. I understand why she did. Our parents were mentally, physically and emotionally abusive while... by Abigail Van Buren - May 7, 2019

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