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Coworkers ridicule blood-phobic woman

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 30-year-old female who has extreme blood phobia. I can’t see blood or hear people talk about anything blood-related. I pass out when my blood is drawn, and I cannot have...

DATE: Sep 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Married man won’t stop watching pornography

DEAR ABBY: Can you tell me why men watch porn? My husband watches porn on the computer at all hours of the night. When I found out about it six months ago, he promised he would stop doin...

DATE: Sep 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Daughter seeks role model

DEAR ABBY: My mother is extremely self-centered. Ever since I can remember, everything has always been about her. That’s probably why she and Dad split. You can’t have a conversation wit...

DATE: Sep 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman prefers alone time

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a great guy for a few months. He treats me well and seems to care about me and my family. He offers to help with the bills and cleaning my place. He’s also ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: 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