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Ex-wife still uses kids to hurt man

DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate s...

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Daughter turns 18, sets off on bad path

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us with homeschooling and little socialization. Now she’s 18, and we’ve...

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Expectant mom wants father out of picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Grown godchildren don’t communicate as often

DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I were always very close. They consider me literally their second mom. Until now, we were blessed with great communication. The oldest always sent me a warm Mot...

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Comedian brothers’ feud not funny

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are the parents of three grown sons. Our middle son (“Kurt,” age 29) has been in conflict with his younger brother (“Jared,” age 26) for more than a year. Kurt st...

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Girlfriend tired of man’s wandering eye

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for 3½ years. Before me, he was known for sleeping around. He has never cheated on me that I am aware of, but when we go to social gatherings (or jus...

DATE: Apr 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Father makes it his job to find daughter a husband

DEAR ABBY: I recently turned 30, and I find myself in kind of a “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” situation, specifically the scene where Toula’s father has invited several Greek men to dinner to t...

DATE: Apr 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man compares wife’s attractiveness

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 19 years, and we have established a loving, stable relationship despite some very tumultuous times. I have always known he finds me attractive, and h...

DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Ex-wife has carried secret for 20 years

DEAR ABBY: I was married to a police officer for 20 years. It wasn’t a warm marriage. We divorced 20 years ago. Our one child is in his late 30s. I always put my son first and loved him with...

DATE: Apr 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man meets new lady amid divorce

DEAR ABBY: I am recently separated, and my divorce will be final soon. I have met a woman I didn’t even know could exist. She’s perfect for me. The problem is, she lives an hour and a half a...

DATE: Mar 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman abandoned after suicide attempt

DEAR ABBY: My 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide a week ago. She had been living with her fiance, and they shared an apartment and had two cats. My wife and I brought her home from the h...

DATE: Mar 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Lunches with Negative Nellie a chore

DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with a colleague from work. We were friendly, but not really what I would call friends. We reconnected on social media and have had lunch a few times. The p...

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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