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Newfound freedom sparks concern

DEAR ABBY: I grew up with very strict parents. They used money to control me, even after I graduated from college and grad school. I’m happy to report that I recently landed my dream job. I ...

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Crimes are more than stepmom can handle

DEAR ABBY: My 30-year-old stepson, “David,” is a convicted sex offender, currently serving a 15-year sentence for possession of child pornography and having inappropriate conversations with ...

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife fantasizes about a friend

DEAR ABBY: I am an unhappily married woman with young children. I am attracted to a friend of mine and my husband’s, but he is also married. He’s a bit older, and I can’t tell for sure if he...

DATE: Jan 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dog stakes claim as king of the castle

DEAR ABBY: A month ago, I reconnected with a woman, “Fran,” I have known since seventh grade. We are both divorced (I, 20 years; Fran, four years) with grown children and live 90 minutes apa...

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Absent dad wonders about family’s fate

DEAR ABBY: Almost 50 years ago, I got a girl pregnant. She left the state and two years later sent me a letter and a picture of the cutest baby – mine. Her letter ripped me apart. I admit I ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Boyfriend’s head in the cloud

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of two years, “Rick,” is addicted to social media – mainly the women on there. I’m not on any of his social media, and it seems like he acts like he’s single there. I...

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Pondering the unthinkable shakes foundation

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife, “Sandy,” for 40 years. We married as soon as it became possible for us as a gay couple. While our relationship isn’t perfect, we are deeply committed and...

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Abused spouse ready to escape

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my abusive husband for almost 30 years. I made several attempts to leave him, which resulted in him stalking me and threatening to seriously harm me and our child...

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Opinions, beliefs put relatives at odds

DEAR ABBY: My grandmother and I have lived together for the past 22 years. She raised me from the age of 3. We used to be best friends. However, over the last few years, things have changed....

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sudden retirement shakes up marriage

DEAR ABBY: With no discussion, my husband decided to retire two years ago. He said he would just take Social Security and we’d be fine. He failed to take into account that he was underage fo...

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mother has second thoughts about decisions

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I moved near the ocean last year. I have two sons, 21 and 17. My older son moved across the country with some friends. The younger son, “Cody,” chose at the last mi...

DATE: Jan 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband’s change of heart not so sudden

DEAR ABBY: Three months ago, my husband of 30 years came home from work, told me he wasn’t happy anymore and said he wanted a divorce. He announced he was moving in with his brother until he...

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby