Columnists/Dear Abby

Second wedding confuses plans

DEAR ABBY: My younger sister is planning a destination wedding this summer. Recently she had a courthouse wedding for health insurance purposes because she’s going back to school full-ti...

DATE: Feb 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Pregnant woman fears job loss

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I informed my bosses I was pregnant. Within a week, they were trying to fire me and blame it on other things at work that made no sense and hadn’t been issue...

DATE: Feb 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Graduate strays from family

GRADUATE LONGS TO DISTANCE HIMSELF FROM FAMILY STRIFE DEAR ABBY: I’m an 18-year-old guy who’s having troubles regarding my family. My parents are divorced, and I moved out of my mom...

DATE: Feb 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man’s drinking gets out of control

DEAR ABBY: I’m a widowed senior who has been dating a very kind man, “Ben,” for three years. He’s retired; I am not. He does things for and with me, and we enjoy traveling together. ...

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Relative will not fund vacations

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old niece still lives at home. She works full time and attends college online. She’s a hard worker who doesn’t do drugs or engage in risky behavior. I p...

DATE: Jan 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Small lies cause rift in marriage

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 22 years. We’ve been together for 26. We’ve had our ups and downs, and were separated for three months in 2008, but we went to marriage c...

DATE: Jan 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Reckless sister worries family

DEAR ABBY: My middle-aged younger sister is 12 months into a midlife crisis. She has divorced her husband and abdicated her role as a mother, preferring instead to be a buddy to her teen...

DATE: Jan 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mom rejects daughter’s sexuality

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 17-year-old girl and recently came out to my parents, who are stuck in the “it’s just a phase” mindset. I used to be able to talk with my mom about everything, but now w...

DATE: Jan 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mistreated wife concerns friend

DEAR ABBY: I have a good male friend and I have enjoyed his company very much. He’s outgoing and likes many of the same activities I do. Should I ever need anything, I know he would be t...

DATE: Jan 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Premarital celibacy worries man

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old male engaged to be married to my elementary school sweetheart, Marie. This will be the second marriage for both of us. We’ve been dating for six years, three...

DATE: Jan 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Guide gives child depression facts

DEAR ABBY: Seeing a child you love struggle with depression is such a helpless feeling. Parents wonder how to talk to them as they withdraw from the people and activities that used to br...

DATE: Jan 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Single mom in love with two men

DEAR ABBY: I am a 37-year-old divorced mother of two. I have recently gotten into relationships with two different men. One of them, Steve, has the life I have always wanted, and he says...

DATE: Jan 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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