Columnists/Dear Abby

Husband calls wife excessively

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I argue more than I’d like. I am pretty easygoing and passive; he likes his feelings to be known. Over time I have become worn down, and my patience has worn th...

DATE: Dec 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teen seeks parents’ approval

DEAR ABBY: I’m 17 and so is my boyfriend. He is an only child, and all throughout his life, his parents have put a lot of pressure on him. Recently, they’ve been talking about him gettin...

DATE: Dec 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Abby has news from past letter

DEAR READERS: I am often asked, “Do you ever hear back from the people who wrote to you?” The answer is yes, I do. A year ago, “Claire G. in California” wrote to bring awarene...

DATE: Dec 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman still in friend’s shadow

DEAR ABBY: I’m 22. Ever since I was 8, I’ve had the best friend I could ever have asked for. “Kylie” stood up for me when I was bullied as a child and hung out with me when I had no othe...

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Girl stifled by painful memories

DEAR ABBY: I’m almost an adult now, and I’m starting to think about having children and a good marriage of my own. But I have a disturbing memory from childhood. When I was 6...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman struggles to find a man

DEAR ABBY: I am a 27-year-old woman who can’t seem to find a man to call her own. Every time I search on websites or at gyms, I can’t find anyone decent who lives nearby. I me...

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man puts private photos on web

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, I asked a close female friend to help me prepare a gift for my husband for our fifth wedding anniversary. I wanted to create a photo album of sexy nude photos ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Couple is happier when apart

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for two years. When I’m with him, I often find him annoying and think we have nothing in common. But when we are apart, I miss him a lot – especi...

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Son lags on debt payments

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son, “Jay,” would like to come home for Christmas. I’m paying, so I made his reservation yesterday. Late last night, he told my husband he needs to go back two ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband refuses to speak up

DEAR ABBY: I have hearing loss. My insurance isn’t very good, and the monthly payments for hearing aids are the equivalent of a car payment, so I try my best and do without. People who k...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

In-law causes rift in family

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s sister “Cassie” and I got along well until we had kids. Our children are months apart in age, and parenting has brought out the differences in our beliefs in a wa...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man might sleepwalk out of lease

DEAR ABBY: I am a man who owns a large four-bedroom home, and I have two tenants. One pays the rent on time, helps with cleaning and yard work, and is an all-around great roommate. The o...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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