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Peopele’s opinions complicate health issues

DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with an invisible illness and losing patience with friends, family and acquaintances. I’m working with doctors to manage my conditions, and I’m tired of all the su...

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Boy’s sensitive nature worries grandmother

DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He’s also lovable, super scientific-minded, good-hearted and generous with his little sister. However, he still uses a di...

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Colleague notes what’s really going on

DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who h...

DATE: May 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friends skeptical about reconciliation

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married nine years. He unexpectedly left me when COVID-19 first hit. We were apart for a year and eight months and ended up divorcing. I filed because, even ...

DATE: May 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman obsessively monitors rival

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 45-year-old woman who has been dating “Ben” (53) for two years. We have known each other for more than 20. He treats me like a queen. Before our dating, he had a girlfriend ...

DATE: May 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Pool patrons disregard towel protocol

DEAR ABBY: The other day I went to the pool in my neighborhood and found there were four lounge chairs with towels on them indicating they were “reserved.” They are the best chairs in the po...

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Boyfriend steps up to act as caregiver

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for three months. We’ve had our ups and downs. He’s more into me than I am into him. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and he has offered ...

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Jilted wife hesitant for 2nd chance

DEAR ABBY: I married a recovering addict, and for years he did great. We made a lovely home and family together. Then one of my husband’s drug buddies (a woman) resurfaced. My husband had an...

DATE: May 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Reader gives recipe a twist

DEAR ABBY: I have seen you mention in your column your cookbooklets of favorite recipes. I hope the meatloaf recipe is included. Years ago, I cut out your meatloaf recipe, and it’s been a st...

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman thinks beau has raised freeloaders

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a wonderful man for two years. He has two grown children, 27 and 21. Both have good jobs and work full time. I have a son who is 12. The issue is family vacatio...

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife reflects on marriage to alcoholic

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 39 years to a kind, supportive and loving man. We are both retired. He stays fit with daily exercise, reads, keeps track of our financials and is fun to be...

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Revelations of sex abuse sow shock

DEAR ABBY: I recently was told that my late father-in-law was a serial child abuser who molested his daughter and at least two of his grandchildren. My husband loved and deeply respected his...

DATE: May 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday