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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Man’s dream career is crushed

DEAR ABBY: I recently was rejected for a job that would have turned into a career. I put all my eggs in one basket, so to speak, and told everyone around me during the process that it wa...

Loans cut grandson’s inheritance

DEAR ABBY: I co-signed a college loan for my grandson. Unfortunately, he didn’t earn passing grades and was kicked out. He frequently misses loan payments, and I end up getting a late pa...

New couple changes friendships

DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 and was best friends with “Sam” for two years until we started dating 10 months ago. It has been so much fun. He is the first person I have truly loved. Whe...

Man feels late to the dating game

DEAR ABBY: At what point does a man finally give up hope of finding a mate and accept that he may end up alone? I’m 29. I never had a chance to date in high school. My family ...

Man endlessly puts off marriage

DEAR ABBY: I’m 28 and have been dating my boyfriend, “Spencer,” for 2½ years. We have talked a lot about getting married. We know where we want it to be, who will be in our wedding party...