Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Woman feels widening gap in long-distance relationship DEAR ABBY: I'm in a relationship with a man who lives eight hours away. We met last year through a dating site while he was in my area on a business trip but lo... by Abigail Van Buren - October 26, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Niece would rather stay home than help her aunt entertain DEAR ABBY: My aunt is a perfectionist who loves hosting get-togethers at her house once a week. I love being at home on a day off, so I can get chores done arou... by Abigail Van Buren - October 25, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Matchmaker friend now tries to drive couple apart DEAR ABBY: I recently started a romantic relationship with "Doug," a guy I have been chasing for a while. My friend "Cassie" helped to set us up, and I am grate... by Abigail Van Buren - October 24, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Long lost father is found, but then quickly lost again DEAR ABBY: I grew up not knowing who my biological father was. When I met him for the first time, I was 18. When we met, I felt I had found a piece of who I was... by Abigail Van Buren - October 23, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Pregnant bride-to-be imposes a nonalcoholic party policy DEAR ABBY: My friend "Nan" is planning her wedding and asked if I, along with our friends, would be bridesmaids. Fast-forward a few months: The bride-to-be is n... by Abigail Van Buren - October 22, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Boy's disrespect for dad is hard for girlfriend to take DEAR ABBY: I am in a loving relationship with a kind and caring man, "Byron." He has a preteen son, "Eli," from a previous relationship. Eli stays with us sever... by Abigail Van Buren - October 21, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Hubby's 10-year depression cause of wife's desperation DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 17 years. After several years, I realized he was depressed. Ten years ago, after he was diagnosed with PTSD, he... by Abigail Van Buren - October 20, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Online gaming isolates man from his family and friends DEAR ABBY: I am a 34-year-old man who is somewhat socially awkward. I want to start dating and hopefully find that special someone. The problem is, I have an ad... by Abigail Van Buren - October 19, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Readers diagnose mother's loss of interest in husband DEAR ABBY: "Jumbled in Ohio" (Aug. 10) indicated that her lack of interest in her husband started about a year after the birth of her second child. You recommen... by Abigail Van Buren - October 18, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Divorced mother gets cold shoulder at family events DEAR ABBY: I am a 67-year-old divorced mother of five and grandmother of eight. My marriage to the father of my first four children ended 30 years ago because h... by Abigail Van Buren - October 17, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Cross-dressing best friend wants to go out as a couple DEAR ABBY: My best friend and I are both male and 25. We've been friends since third grade. We were apart for four years of college and two years after because ... by Abigail Van Buren - October 16, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Happy smartphone user stops short of becoming an addict DEAR ABBY: I have a smartphone, and I love its convenience. I check my email, texts and voicemail three or four times a day and always try to respond promptly. ... by Abigail Van Buren - October 15, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Freshman seeks confidence when interviewing for a job DEAR ABBY: I am a college freshman. I have decided I want to get a job so I can support myself and pay half the rent in the apartment my mom resides in. by Abigail Van Buren - October 14, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Teenage son's emergence threatens family, marriage DEAR ABBY: I was happily married with three daughters until I found out I had fathered a son two years before I married my wife. The news was a shock to us all.... by Abigail Van Buren - October 13, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Man unsure how to initiate romance with new co-worker DEAR ABBY: A new co-worker started a few weeks ago. (FYI, I'm a gay man.) We share similar interests and have a lot in common. As I am getting to know him, I ha... by Abigail Van Buren - October 12, 2019

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