Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Once-close sibling drifts away after nephew's birth DEAR ABBY: I have always been close to my oldest brother and his wife. I'm 24 years younger than they are. In some ways, I think I was like a child to them beca... by Abigail Van Buren - March 4, 2019

Dear Abby: Couple need to keep turtle away from crawling baby DEAR ABBY: I know a young newlywed couple who just had their first baby. The baby is weeks old and isn't crawling yet. My concern is that they have a box turtle... by Abigail Van Buren - March 3, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Disagreement may put end to thirty-year friendship DEAR ABBY: How do you break up with a friend? "Jenny" and I have known each other since high school, more than 30 years. Over the years we've both moved far apa... by Abigail Van Buren - March 2, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Boss in love with secretary tries to chart the road ahead DEAR ABBY: My secretary has worked for me for six years, and I have fallen in love with her. Neither of us is married. There's a couple of problems, however. by Abigail Van Buren - March 1, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Dad turns sons into weapons in his bitter breakup with mom DEAR ABBY: My daughter has two boys who treat her like crap. They swear, call her terrible names. They break things in her house and have no respect for anyone. by Abigail Van Buren - February 28, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Plans for retirement stall after affair is discovered DEAR ABBY: I just found out that my husband of 37 years is having an affair. I have supported him in every way I could -- raising our daughters, taking care of ... by Abigail Van Buren - February 27, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Dad with baby daughter gets questioned by security guards DEAR ABBY: I am a working stay-at-home mom with a successful career. I am also the primary breadwinner. My husband doesn't work so he can take care of our baby ... by Abigail Van Buren - February 26, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Woman admired for beauty wants men to look deeper DEAR ABBY: I have been reading your advice and your mother's for decades. I am an attractive 65-year-old woman. I have no problem meeting men. I have been told ... by Abigail Van Buren - February 25, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Family struggles to unite following suicide attempt DEAR ABBY: A year ago my sister "Jan" started dating this guy, "Miles," who soon moved in with her. Everyone in our family was welcoming until she started telli... by Abigail Van Buren - February 23, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Sister suspects fiance caught flirting has much more to hide DEAR ABBY: My youngest sister started dating a man and they quickly moved in together. Six months into their relationship she got pregnant and they got engaged.... by Abigail Van Buren - February 22, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Son keeps his social life out of his parents' view DEAR ABBY: Our 22-year-old son stays with us. He has a part-time job and goes to school part-time. He is somewhat secretive. We don't know his friends or where ... by Abigail Van Buren - February 21, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Grandma is collateral damage in man's war with mother DEAR ABBY: I'm close to 70 and have three grown children. I've been a widow for 15 years. My oldest son, age 45, has pretty much cut himself off from our fairly... by Abigail Van Buren - February 20, 2019

DEAR ABBY: One nice turn grows awkward when friend asks too much DEAR ABBY: About a year ago, a good friend, "Beth," went through a violent tragedy that destroyed her family. My husband and I own a small waterfront property, ... by Abigail Van Buren - February 19, 2019

DEAR ABBY: New mother can't let go of story of baby's death DEAR ABBY: I recently had a baby, and I have been diagnosed as having postpartum depression. I have tried all of the prescribed medications but took myself off ... by Abigail Van Buren - February 18, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Young divorcee is reluctant to talk about her marriage DEAR ABBY: When I was 18, I married someone who, at the time, I loved very much. It happened sort of spur of the moment. Not even six months into the marriage, ... by Abigail Van Buren - February 16, 2019

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