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Woman asks about social niceties

DEAR ABBY: Is there a polite way to refuse giving store clerks personal information? It seems like every time I shop, the clerks demand email, phone number, even my date of birth, and th...

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Past abuse hinders new marriage

DEAR ABBY: I’m 42 years old and in my second marriage. My first husband was very abusive. My second loves me, respects me, defends me and has brought out the best in me. But I don’t feel...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man tired of hoping for romance

DEAR ABBY: I have been communicating with this girl I work with who is currently seeing a guy she’s been with for four years. We have a strong connection and physical attraction, and we ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife labeled lazy by husband

DEAR ABBY: “Ron” and I have been married 20 years and have two children. Recently, he called me a “freeloader” and described my parenting as lazy. It’s not the first time I’ve heard it f...

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Family secret surprises new wife

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for a few months and are expecting our first child. His father passed away about a year ago. His parents had been married 33 years when he d...

DATE: Mar 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman hesitates to leave mother

DEAR ABBY: I am an only child who has lived at home all her life – 44 years. My father recently passed away, so now it is just Mom and me. She has become extremely clingy. She is jealous...

DATE: Mar 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Ex-wife treats man like friend

DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife and I were married for 29 years. Then she had an affair with a co-worker’s husband. Now that we’re divorced, she thinks we should be the best of friends! ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman surprised by DNA test

DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping you can give me some guidance, as I am a huge fan and read your column regularly. I am a 32-year-old woman whose mother and grandmother told me about our proud Nati...

DATE: Mar 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teen caretaker gets no adult respect

DEAR ABBY: I’m 18. I started helping to take care of children at the age of 2. I have taken care of them alone since I was 7. Yet every time older people talk about child care, I am rude...

DATE: Mar 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Miscarriage leaves woman speechless

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law, a mother of four, just had a miscarriage at five months. I have no idea what to say to her or my nieces and nephews. “Sorry” doesn’t seem to suffice. Her 6-y...

DATE: Mar 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife longs for life away from house

DEAR ABBY: My husband, Tom, and I have three kids: One is in college, the next is in grade school and the youngest is a baby. I’m a full-time medical student, and he’s a professional ath...

DATE: Mar 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Unfaithful man struggles to tell wife

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for 10 years. We have two beautiful daughters and have always had a great relationship. Last month, I was invited to go on a trip ov...

DATE: Mar 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby