Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Friendship ends with flood of social media messages DEAR ABBY: I had this friend that I met eight months ago at a local boxing gym here in Chicago. We got along extremely well and even hung out a couple of times.... by Abigail Van Buren - May 11, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Hubby's wedding ring stunt last straw for suffering wife DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 40 years, but we have lived separately in a house and guesthouse on jointly owned property for the last ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 10, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Insensitive question leaves grieving mother speechless DEAR ABBY: My daughter unexpectedly died very recently. A "friend" called today asking how I was doing (quarantine, food, pet food, etc). Then she asked me the ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 9, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Altering wife's perfect dishes is blasted by sympathetic cook DEAR ABBY: Regarding "Recipe for Disaster in Texas" (Feb. 17), I have to say I disagreed with your response. Although Michelin won't be awarding me any stars, I... by Abigail Van Buren - May 8, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Teen chafes under dad's strict style of parenting DEAR ABBY: I am a teenage girl in an average family. I started getting interested in LGBTQ+ and other social justice topics when I was in fifth grade. by Abigail Van Buren - May 7, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Reconnecting with son's dad makes recent divorcee giddy DEAR ABBY: I just divorced my husband. We were together for 13 years. The last three weren't great. After my divorce -- which was grueling -- I reconnected with... by Abigail Van Buren - May 6, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Weight loss frees woman from mind-numbing drugs DEAR ABBY: I had weight-loss surgery a year ago. I'm now off all medications (high blood pressure, antidepressants, etc.) and take only one multivitamin daily. ... by Abigail Van Buren - May 4, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Conversation monopolizer needs a listening skills talk DEAR ABBY: I am part of a couples group that gets together on a regular basis for dinner. The problem is one of the women takes over the conversation, and it be... by Abigail Van Buren - May 3, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Bride chooses not to walk down the aisle with her dad DEAR ABBY: For some reason, my father hates my fiance to the point where, when I stayed with my fiance for one day, Dad wouldn't allow me to come home. Dad said... by Abigail Van Buren - May 2, 2020

DEAR ABBY: History of addiction clouds dad's future with daughters DEAR ABBY: My fiancee has two daughters (14 and 11) from a previous marriage. Their dad, "Brett," was just arrested for his fourth DUI, the second within a year... by Abigail Van Buren - May 1, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Feud between two brothers is spilling over to their parents DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have two sons in their late 30s. We always thought they got along well and loved each other. Over the past year, they are no longer ... April 30, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Niece is shocked to learn reason uncle is in prison DEAR ABBY: I cannot believe it! My parents tricked me into comforting a child molester. by Abigail Van Buren - April 29, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Wife laughs off man's pleas to end their long marriage DEAR ABBY: I have a problem I can't fix. I have been married for 54 years. For the last 20 we have slept in different bedrooms. I get no affection from my wife,... by Abigail Van Buren - April 28, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Daughter planning her family wants to keep parents close DEAR ABBY: I love my parents. They are thoughtful, intelligent people who supported (even encouraged) me to attend a good school on the East Coast. I now live w... by Abigail Van Buren - April 27, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Fiance's boorish pal doesn't deserve wedding invitation DEAR ABBY: My fiance has a friend who is, for lack of a better word, a train wreck. When I started dating my fiance, I heard about this guy, "Al," from my fianc... by Abigail Van Buren - April 26, 2020

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