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DEAR ABBY: Lines are drawn in family feud over recovering addict DEAR ABBY: My stepbrother "Pete" is a recovering addict who did significant prison time for possession and gang affiliations. He has also had multiple DUI convi... by Abigail Van Buren - July 4, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Husband with a secret past feels compelled to share it DEAR ABBY: I have been married 36 years to a woman who has saved my life and soul. We are both faithful to God and to our marriage, sharing the love of our fami... by Abigail Van Buren - July 3, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Son's fiancee doesn't get it, so skip the wedding tickets DEAR ABBY: My son and his fiancee, "Breanna," have planned a destination wedding in another country. Breanna's mother's family vacations there every couple of y... by Abigail Van Buren - June 30, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Couple's future is clouded by question of having kids DEAR ABBY: I'm a 19-year-old girl who's been with my boyfriend for two years. We are a wonderful match and love each other very much. There's just one flaw in o... by Abigail Van Buren - June 29, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Couple does battle over who handles household bill-paying DEAR ABBY: My newly retired husband and I lead a nice life and are in good health. Our two girls are grown and established. Our battle is over my husband "takin... by Abigail Van Buren - June 28, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Daughter betrayed by mother struggles with reconnection DEAR ABBY: I have an extensive history of childhood trauma. I was sexually abused by my stepfather for 15 years. When I turned him in, my family turned their ba... by Abigail Van Buren - June 27, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Mother-in-law's nighttime attire causes consternation DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful mother-in-law whom I love very much. She frequently stays overnight in my home. I also have two young sons. by Abigail Van Buren - June 26, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Slide phone user is irritated by the pressure to upgrade DEAR ABBY: My friends and family constantly ask me when I plan to get a new phone. I have a slide phone. I used to have a flip phone, which also drew the same q... by Abigail Van Buren - June 25, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Lake house vacation tradition changes after mom's passing DEAR ABBY: Every summer, my husband and I, our two boys and my parents would take several vacations at Mom and Dad's lake home. This is where Dad grew up and wh... by Abigail Van Buren - June 24, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Mom is miffed that son gets no one-on-one time with dad DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for five years. I have sole custody of our 6-year-old son, "Charlie." My ex lives five hours away with his cur... by Abigail Van Buren - June 22, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Waiter's effort at small talk explodes into savage tirade DEAR ABBY: Last week I was out with my family of 13 for dinner. My sister-in-law was sitting relaxed in her chair, stretching her back and extending her stomach... by Abigail Van Buren - June 21, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Daughter plays second fiddle to brother with grandchild DEAR ABBY: My mother has always had a horrible habit of making plans and canceling at the last minute. When I make plans with her, she invariably cancels the da... by Abigail Van Buren - June 20, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Mom of four leaves longtime boyfriend to date a teenager DEAR ABBY: I'm the mom of a 31-year-old daughter who recently broke up with her longtime boyfriend so she can be with a 17-year-old kid. I probably wouldn't be ... by Abigail Van Buren - June 19, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Single man falls off friends' radar after they get married DEAR ABBY: I'm a 26-year-old single man. Most of my good friends are getting married, and when they do, they stop speaking to me. I have a hard time not resenti... by Abigail Van Buren - June 18, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Sports fan's mania leaves little time for relationship DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are both 34 and have been dating for eight years. I love him, but I'm tired of him being so selfish and self-centered. His free ti... by Abigail Van Buren - June 17, 2019

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