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Dear Abby: Daughter's 'boyfriend' likely out of her life after he moves DEAR ABBY: My daughter is a professional woman in her mid-20s. She works in a demanding field with a lot of overtime. She lives an hour away from us and is fina... by Abigail Van Buren - December 30, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Husband takes pact to split house expenses to extremes DEAR ABBY: I have been married for seven years and have two young boys. My husband, "Cliff," and I earn approximately the same amount and contribute equally to ... by Abigail Van Buren - December 29, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Man without a romantic bone in his body irks his girlfriend DEAR ABBY: I am 25 and have been with my boyfriend on and off for five years. I love him very much. I often overthink things, and a constant frustration of mine... by Abigail Van Buren - December 28, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Joining police force changes view toward brother's drinking DEAR ABBY: My brother is my best friend. He is also an alcoholic. It runs in our family, and he has been addicted for years. His drinking has affected me in sev... by Abigail Van Buren - December 27, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Mom drags her feet pursuing romance with longtime friend DEAR ABBY: My dad died when I was young. He and Mom had a beautiful marriage. Mom was in a long relationship following his death and has been single for three y... by Abigail Van Buren - December 26, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Desire to have a child of his own is man's lifelong dream DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 40s. All my life I wanted nothing more than to get married and have a beautiful child. I have been in two relationships -- one for n... by Abigail Van Buren - December 25, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Baby quilt meant for daughter may bring back sad memories DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, my daughter got pregnant. She and her husband were overjoyed, as was I. Being a quilter, I immediately made a baby play quilt. How... by Abigail Van Buren - December 22, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Transgender man has kept full story from his parents DEAR ABBY: I'm a transgender male who has grown up in an area where many people discourage such things. They view what I am as a sin and me as a sinful, satanic... by Abigail Van Buren - December 21, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Widower ready to live alone is pained to leave aunt behind DEAR ABBY: I am a 61-year-old widower. A year ago I faced a bleak future and expressed a desire to kill myself. My cousin in another state, whom I hadn't seen s... by Abigail Van Buren - December 20, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Sparks fail to fly for mom dating her perfect match DEAR ABBY: I have a close friend who is in her mid-30s. She's a wonderful, divorced, hardworking Christian mother of four who has finally ventured back to the d... by Abigail Van Buren - December 19, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Reconnection with teacher is highlight of reunion plans DEAR ABBY: I'm a woman in my 50s and will be going to my high school reunion in a few months. I recently reconnected with one of my high school teachers, whom I... by Abigail Van Buren - December 18, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Daughter's peace corps plan gets thumbs down from dad DEAR ABBY: Our 23-year-old daughter, "Alexa," has a wonderful, well-paying corporate job with good benefits and a flexible schedule. She has low expenses, no de... by Abigail Van Buren - December 15, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Divorcing mom is grateful for new man's friendship DEAR ABBY: A year ago my 13-year marriage fell apart. My husband, "Rick," will be spending the next six years in prison. I am 32 and have two boys, ages 13 and ... by Abigail Van Buren - December 14, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Wife can no longer endure vicious tales man's ex tells DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for five years, and we have two children together. It's my husband's second marriage and my first. He and his first wife,... by Abigail Van Buren - December 13, 2018

DEAR ABBY: Man retiring from the military deploys new rules in marriage DEAR ABBY: My husband of 10 years is in the process of retiring from the military and is now re-evaluating "procedures" and "policies" of everything -- includin... by Abigail Van Buren - December 12, 2018

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