Dear Abby

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: New start to a new year brings hope for better days DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2021! The new year has arrived, and most of us are beyond grateful to leave the last one behind. The worldwide pandemic has sadly touch... by Abigail Van Buren - January 1, 2021

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Jealousy creates a barrier between biological siblings DEAR ABBY: I'm an American man who was adopted as an infant. Several years ago, I found my birth parents. They are not from America. My mother came here to give... by Abigail Van Buren - December 31, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Attentions from married man play with woman's emotions DEAR ABBY: I'm someone who doesn't get noticed often by the opposite sex. So when I do receive attention, it's a very nice feeling. The problem is, I am getting... by Abigail Van Buren - December 30, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Discussing sex life with ex is the final straw for wife DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 19 years now. A few years back, I came to know about my husband's platonic relationship with his old girlfriend. She lives in... by Abigail Van Buren - December 29, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Couple with bright future get on each other's nerves DEAR ABBY: I know every relationship is different, but how do you know when to stop trying and let go? My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half... by Abigail Van Buren - December 28, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Friendship likely a casualty of birthday party brouhaha DEAR ABBY: My best friend of nine years, "Sierra," and my boyfriend of two years, "Jaden," strongly dislike each other. They were both at a cookout I had for my... by Abigail Van Buren - December 27, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Husband emails girlfriends he had during 10-year separation DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married for several years, divorced, then remarried 10 years later. During our separation, he had a lot of girlfriends. To this... by Abigail Van Buren - December 26, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Fiancee loses sleep over widower's many mementos DEAR ABBY: In three months, I will be marrying a wonderful man I'll call Harold. We are in our 60s and widowed, me for more than 30 years and him just under two... by Abigail Van Buren - December 25, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Mom feels betrayed by friend who snitched on her daughter DEAR ABBY: I have recently found out that someone I thought was a good friend is the person who snitched and got my daughter in serious trouble at school. Our d... by Abigail Van Buren - December 24, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Exposure of porn addiction rocks marriage of 40 years DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine has recently discovered that her husband of 40-plus years has been hiding a decades-long porn addiction. The discovery has caused a ... by Abigail Van Buren - December 23, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Gifts for grandkids are left behind at grandma's house DEAR ABBY: I raised my kids right as a single mom. I took pride in supporting them and giving them what they needed and wanted. by Abigail Van Buren - December 22, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Change in dinner party guest list draws an angry response DEAR ABBY: I've known my friend "Ashley" for a lot of years. She is single. Several years ago, I introduced her to another couple, the "Smiths." We all have a l... by Abigail Van Buren - December 21, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Memories of woman cloud devoted dad's happiness DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for two years, after being together for 10 years. We have two kids with a third on the way. Our relationship is great.... by Abigail Van Buren - December 19, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Mom working swing shift is pressured to stay on the job DEAR ABBY: My hubby and I come from very different backgrounds. He grew up in a community where all the moms had to work. I grew up in one where most of the mom... by Abigail Van Buren - December 18, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Ex comes back for a second chance after being rejected DEAR ABBY: My ex had a prior relationship with my cousin "Earl." When she talked about her past relationships, a common theme emerged. Her partners were emotion... by Abigail Van Buren - December 17, 2020

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