Columnists/Dear Abby

Approaches to religion could ruin relationship

DEAR ABBY: For the first time in my life, I am in love. We met about a month ago. I know he’s the man I have waited my entire life to meet. I am 33, so I know what I feel isn’t just lust...

DATE: Sep 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

In-laws possible threat to couple

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 15 years and love my wife very much, but we drifted apart. Then I went and did something really stupid and had an affair. It lasted only a few weeks, a...

DATE: Sep 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man’s wife disturbed by hands-on approach

DEAR ABBY: My husband cannot be around a female without putting his hands on her shoulder or back. He “has” to touch. I’m not jealous but embarrassed when I see women cringe and the expr...

DATE: Sep 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teen questions relationship

DEAR ABBY: I am a 16-year-old girl in a somewhat happy relationship. When I first started dating my boyfriend, he was all about it, as was I. But now it seems like he’s only interested i...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Girls sharpen social skills

DEAR ABBY: I enjoy reading your column, especially letters regarding young girls and their social skills. I have two granddaughters who have the normal drama, mostly with other girls. I ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife wants snuggles

DEAR ABBY: I recently got married to a wonderful man who is 19 years younger than I am. He’s the love of my life. The problem is, he sleeps totally on one side of the bed and isn’t affec...

DATE: Sep 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Herpes infection keeps woman on sidelines

DEAR ABBY: I am a 65-year-old woman, attractive and lonely. I am uncomfortable using dating sites because I have genital herpes. I was infected by my first husband more than 40 years ago...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Lack of financial planning leaves an uncertain future

DEAR ABBY: My parents are in their 80s. Both are of sound mind and body. However, they never saved for their retirement and never talked to a financial adviser to help them make financia...

DATE: Sep 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Parents angered after kid’s baby sitter drops the ball

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I go away once a year and leave our two toddlers with family. This year, their aunt couldn’t watch them, so we asked his cousin “Renee,” who we have always li...

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband’s distress over ex’s bad news perplexes new wife

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for five years. He’s the man of my dreams, and we have a wonderful marriage. Recently, we learned that his ex-wife – to whom he was married f...

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife concerned about husband talking to neighborhood kids

DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married to “Roger” for 20 years and have two kids still at home. They are pretty independent now, but my husband was very involved in coaching and voluntee...

DATE: Sep 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mother hasn’t told husband he’s not the father

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of three and happily married to my kids’ father. I am now seven months pregnant with my fourth baby, but this child is not my husband’s. My husband is a loving m...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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