Dear Abby

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

DEAR ABBY: Sons' visitation will include meeting mom's live-in beau DEAR ABBY: I am going through a nasty divorce. My sons, ages 4, 11 and 12, live with my husband, 1,000 miles away. They will be with me for summer vacation. Thi... by Abigail Van Buren - May 6, 2019

Funeral attire less important than what's in mourner's heart DEAR ABBY: My father recently passed away. I wanted to be sure I was appropriately dressed for his funeral, so I shopped for the most conservative outfit I coul... by Abigail Van Buren - May 5, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Connection to former in-laws fades over time, remarriage DEAR ABBY: I was married to my first husband for 13 years and was very close to his family. His parents and sister were like my own. We ended up divorcing, and ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 4, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Son is gone but not forgotten after leaving clothes behind DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are seniors who look forward to visits from our adult children. The problem is our oldest son. He visits every few months and leaves... by Abigail Van Buren - May 3, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Invitations from friend are declined for safety reasons DEAR ABBY: I have a former co-worker whose husband was just released from a psychiatric facility. He had threatened to kill himself and take the entire family w... by Abigail Van Buren - May 2, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Wife in love with girlfriend resolves to end her marriage DEAR ABBY: I'm married to a man 21 years my senior. "Joe" and I have been married six years. I have recently realized I'm gay and have fallen in love with anoth... by Abigail Van Buren - May 1, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Friend refuses to help plan dinner she's not invited to DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 40 years has asked me to fly to her son's wedding in a few months, arrive early to help with everything and not be included in the ... by Abigail Van Buren - April 30, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Woman's sticky fingers make continued friendship awkward DEAR ABBY: I think a person in my life, "Janine," has kleptomania. I have seen her take things from my house, and I know she steals clothing from stores (as evi... by Abigail Van Buren - April 29, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Former stepdad seeks more contact than woman wants DEAR ABBY: I am in my mid-20s, and a few years ago my mother divorced my stepfather. They were married for 17 years, and I grew up with him in the house for mos... by Abigail Van Buren - April 27, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Affair that led to a long marriage remains a secret DEAR ABBY: Many years ago, I had an affair with a married man. We eventually married and have had a long, happy life together. It was love at first sight for me... by Abigail Van Buren - April 26, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Honest teen loses motivation as classmates win by cheating DEAR ABBY: My son attends an excellent public high school and has done very well. His class is scheduled to graduate in a few weeks, and "Brent" has been accept... by Abigail Van Buren - April 25, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Acupuncturist gets stuck with the dinner bill -- twice DEAR ABBY: I am a licensed acupuncturist. One of my patients (also male) asked me to dinner, and since he seemed like a decent guy, I decided to go. After we fi... by Abigail Van Buren - April 24, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Woman enjoys dating, but is distracted by online romance DEAR ABBY: I am a woman who has re-entered the dating pool after a few years of being single. I have gone on some amazing dates with fabulous men. by Abigail Van Buren - April 23, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Annual trip loses luster after friends grow apart DEAR ABBY: A close friend and I usually take a girls' trip once a year -- a long weekend at the same place. We drive there because it's close to where we live. ... by Abigail Van Buren - April 22, 2019

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