Dear Abby

Wife's antidepressants cause opposites to lose attraction DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. We were opposites who were attracted to each other and enjoyed a lot of the same things. by Abigail Van Buren - September 13, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Surprise changes in plans strain women's friendship DEAR ABBY: I have a serious issue with my best girlfriend. We make plans together, adult plans, and then at the last minute, her kids drop the young grandkids o... by Abigail Van Buren - September 12, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Dealing with ex-girlfriends causes man consternation DEAR ABBY: What is acceptable after a breakup occurs? Several years ago, I reached out to an ex-girlfriend. We had dated for six months, but she broke up with m... by Abigail Van Buren - September 11, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Man who threatened suicide demands his guns be returned DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been friends with another couple for more than 50 years. The four of us have shared lots of good times together. by Abigail Van Buren - September 10, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Recent divorcee is surprised to find love close to home DEAR ABBY: I am recently divorced after a 19-year marriage, and to my great shock, I already find myself in love with another man. I didn't come out of the marr... by Abigail Van Buren - September 8, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Girlfriend's online spending increases despite furlough DEAR ABBY: For the past eight years, my son has been seeing "Tanya" and, according to him, she spends a lot. I'm concerned about it. by Abigail Van Buren - September 7, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Years spent apart stretch marriage to breaking point DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 12 years. He retired from the Army before I met him, and I currently serve, stationed overseas. by Abigail Van Buren - September 5, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: News of another pregnancy is unwelcome surprise to stepdad DEAR ABBY: My wife of 10 years keeps all kinds of secrets from me. We let her adult daughter, "Maude," move in. Maude is 35 and has one daughter. I recently fou... by Abigail Van Buren - September 4, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Happy love life turns best friend into a debbie downer DEAR ABBY: I have been lucky enough to have fallen madly in love with the most wonderful man in the world. We have been together for two years and living togeth... by Abigail Van Buren - September 3, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Toddler uses foul language she learned from her dad DEAR ABBY: Although he has never hit me, my husband has been emotionally and verbally abusive ever since our wedding five years ago. One of his favorite names f... by Abigail Van Buren - September 2, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Hound is nothing but trouble during his owners' vacations DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law's dog, "Zeke," is a poor houseguest. We have kept him several times while they were vacationing. This last time, a long we... by Abigail Van Buren - September 1, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Man considers reaching out to dangerous former friend DEAR ABBY: I cut off contact with a friend I'll call "Mick" after my wife and I had our first child. He was a gambling addict, an alcoholic and a serial abuser ... by Abigail Van Buren - August 31, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Husband's friend moved in and has no plans to leave DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend lives with us, and I love him like a brother. The problem is, he has no degree and no car and aspires to nothing more than w... by Abigail Van Buren - August 30, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Family member weighs skipping out on traditional gatherings DEAR ABBY: Something has been bothering me for a long time. When I attend family functions, I become extremely bored. Whether they are birthday parties or Chris... by Abigail Van Buren - August 29, 2020

OPINION | DEAR ABBY: Father-in-law expects future grandchildren to be Catholic DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are trying to have children. He was raised Catholic, but is now agnostic. I'm also agnostic. by Abigail Van Buren - August 28, 2020

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