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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

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...

DATE: Jan 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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...

DATE: Jan 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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...

DATE: Jan 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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 ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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...

DATE: Jan 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman seeks to manage anger

DEAR ABBY: I am 28 and I’m disgusted with myself about how I talk to my mother when I’m stressed out. I know it’s not her. It’s me. My other issue is road rage. When I’m behi...

DATE: Jan 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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