Dear Abby

Grandson asks about dating

DEAR ABBY: I have guardianship of my 12-year-old grandson. He has recently fallen head over heels for a girl in his class and wants to date her. I am out of touch with the younger genera...

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Family dismisses special diet

DEAR ABBY: I am a diagnosed narcoleptic. Medication helps with the symptoms, but not entirely. I looked into alternative options and found a fantastic diet. I recently went on it with am...

DATE: Jul 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friends turn their backs on girl

DEAR ABBY: My daughter has graduated from high school. She had been in a residential treatment program for depression the year and a half prior to returning to this school. Her old frien...

DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Love Is the Best Present to Give Grandson With Down Syndrome DEAR ABBY: We have three grandchildren and are due to make our annual visit. Two of the children are easy to plan for, a...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

College student wants to be organized

DEAR ABBY: I am a 20-year-old college student. After attending a local community college for two years, I will be starting classes at a four-year school. I make excellent grades, but I s...

DATE: Jul 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Worker has crush on boss

DEAR ABBY: I’m 20 years old and have a job in retail. I have been working here for a few years and am in a higher position than most associates. I’m in a relationship with my...

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Remarriage starts cemetery discussion

DEAR ABBY: My brother-in-law “Charles” has earned the privilege of being buried in a military cemetery. He lost his wife, “Claire,” to cancer 10 years ago; she is buried in their plot in...

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife cheats with no remorse

DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful husband of 11 years and three children. “Carl” is attentive, caring and always puts the needs of our family first. You could say he is everyone’s dream husb...

DATE: Jul 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Old friend slow to reconnect

DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with my best friend from high school. I moved out of state at the age of 30, and we lost touch. Turns out she lives about 70 miles from me. Neither of u...

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Alcoholic woman may ruin wedding

DEAR ABBY: Our son and his fiancée are having a destination wedding. My husband and I are hosting a local reception here where we live because we would like our close family and friends ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sex addicts should seek help

DEAR ABBY: After reading the letter from “Dumbstruck in Chicago” (April 24), who’s dating a recently divorced man who was unfaithful to his ex-wife through multiple affairs and one-night...

DATE: Jul 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man does not believe in marriage

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Pierre,” and I have been a couple for 18 months. We moved in together three months ago. The trouble is, Pierre is French, and he doesn’t believe in ...

DATE: Jul 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby