Columnists/Dear Abby

Sisters’ lifelong rivalry escalates into silence

DEAR ABBY: Our daughters aren’t speaking. One says she really doesn’t “like” the other. These are mature women who have had their differences throughout their lives. But they have tolera...

DATE: Jul 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Twins disagree to go separate ways

DEAR ABBY: My twin sister and I are juniors in high school and starting to plan to apply to colleges. It has always been assumed that we would go to the same college and be roommates. My...

DATE: Jul 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bluesman’s wife feels no love after festival incident

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Ray,” and I have been together for 10 years and, like most couples, we have had our ups and downs. Ray is a professional musician, so a lot of my time is spent su...

DATE: Jul 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man faces choosing between job and his dream lifestyle

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 47-year-old man. I live alone in a small city in New York. I have a good job. I have been with the company for years and my bosses take good care of me. However, I want ...

DATE: Jul 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Widow reconsiders romantic overture from an old friend

DEAR ABBY: This is something I can’t talk about in my grief support group. I’m a 70-year-old widow. I lost my dear husband of 35 years 17 months ago. I always was more sexual than he was...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Family cycle of abuse is legacy of sexual predator

DEAR ABBY: I recently moved to Texas and met my teenage niece for the first time. After I got there I learned she had been molested by her mother’s father at the age of 3. He had also mo...

DATE: Jul 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Without grave site, paying tribute to mom gets creative

DEAR ABBY: My mom passed away two years ago. Because she was cremated, there is no grave site to pay tribute to her. She lived in Rhode Island; I live in Florida. My roomm...

DATE: Jul 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Boy can’t resist playing with bullies

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 12-year-old boy with some generosity problems. When my neighborhood friends come to my house, I offer them some things (food, mostly) that are strictly of...

DATE: Jun 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Suicide rate among older men overlooked

DEAR ABBY: My elderly father’s dearest friend committed suicide yesterday. He shot himself in the head. The family wasn’t even aware that he was depressed. Dad has lost three wonderful f...

DATE: Jun 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teen immersed in electronics is losing touch with people

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been dating a wonderful woman for two years. She has a son in high school I’ll call “Jon.” Like many teens I see, he is constantly on his smartphone, his school-required ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Horoscope for June 28, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Be gentle during family discussions today, because you might come on too strong. By nature, you are a feisty, fiery sign! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)...

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Hospital patient receives surprise anatomy lesson

DEAR ABBY: I recently had to spend a night in the hospital following minor surgery. One of the female techs taking care of me leaned over me to straighten out the bedding and I could see...

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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