Columnists/Dear Abby

Man lets others do heavy lifting

DEAR ABBY: Our son plays a college sport for which he receives four complimentary tickets for each game. It works out well because there are four of us in his immediate family. However, my h...

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife has new kind of workout in mind

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to the most amazing woman for 30 years. She became a personal trainer and is in incredible shape. I’m not in her kind of shape, and I can’t perform too well sexu...

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Widow navigates change in relations

DEAR ABBY: My husband died four years ago. I started dating my current beau two years ago. We are great friends. We are supportive of each other and enjoy our new life together. I have drift...

DATE: Nov 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife’s admissions damage trust

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years. Recently, she shared details of two infidelities that she had with other men. The first was with an individual on th...

DATE: Nov 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teen’s wardrobe choices too much for one mom

DEAR ABBY: I am a fairly laid-back mom of a wonderful 13-year-old daughter. Her friends are nice kids, but some of them dress pretty provocatively. I have seen them wear super-short shorts t...

DATE: Nov 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Ex’s threats may warrant legal action

DEAR ABBY: My son, age 31, dated a woman for a month. On a couple of occasions, she got drunk and became very nasty. He decided to end the relationship and did it in person. Unfortunately, d...

DATE: Nov 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Emotionally abused friend has support network

DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Owen’s” wife, “Shirley,” is a narcissist, and she's driving everyone away from him. They have been married for 10 years. I’ve known Owen since high school. He has ...

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Suitor’s behavior pushes boundaries

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my live-in boyfriend for eight years. During the last five months, he has started staying out until daylight, choosing his friends over me, snapping at me when he...

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sales pitch comes soon after brother’s death

DEAR ABBY: After my husband’s younger brother recently passed away, the family gathered. When one group of nephews arrived in a city an hour away from us, we were invited to lunch. (The rest...

DATE: Nov 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

War letters project marks anniversary

DEAR READERS: Twenty-five years ago Saturday, I told you about a new, nationwide effort to honor and remember our nation’s troops, veterans and families by seeking out and preserving their w...

DATE: Nov 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Marriage to abuser has become prison

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for almost 43 years. We haven’t had sex in more than 10 years. He is a nasty drunk, which has grown worse. He is emotionally abusive and calls me l...

DATE: Nov 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Grandparents prepare gift for thankless grandkids

DEAR ABBY: For years, we have given generous gifts to our six out-of-town grandchildren and received almost no thanks or acknowledgment. It hurts my feelings because I devote a lot of though...

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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