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Molestation has woman on tough path

DEAR ABBY: I’m a widow in a new relationship. I was molested for years by an older sibling. When my behavior became troublesome – skipping school, becoming antisocial – I was sent to a refor...

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mother-in-law brings unwelcome gift

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are expecting our second child. Our first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, so we were overjoyed to find out I was pregnant again, this time with a little girl. We’...

DATE: Apr 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman faces uncertain future

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 14 years and have two kids. Our youngest is 11. For the last nine years, it has been a loveless marriage. Luckily, he works a lot, but when he’s home, I stay...

DATE: Apr 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friendship derailed over pandemic rules

DEAR ABBY: A dear friend of many years is currently not speaking to me. She recently moved from California to Denver and had invited me to visit. We agreed on the dates, and I took time off ...

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Glib food comment eats at woman

DEAR ABBY: I had weight-loss surgery three years ago and lost 134 pounds. Two years later, I traded addictions and became a problem drinker. During this time I met a man, but my drinking cam...

DATE: Apr 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dad may bring girlfriend to event

DEAR ABBY: My father, who has been a widower for 17 years, has been dating a woman on and off for 12 years, a couple years after my brother and I left for college. My brother and I have neve...

DATE: Apr 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mystery man unsettles friend

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine lost her husband a couple of years ago. I didn’t think she was looking for love or companionship, but all of a sudden she has met a younger man, and I’m concerned...

DATE: Apr 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man makes connection as marriage teeters

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 17 years with three great kids. My wife and I have struggled on and off during those 17 years. I often feel like maybe I don’t love her. We are complete op...

DATE: Apr 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Aging dog’s care becomes obstacle

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a seven-year relationship with a beautiful woman I love and would do anything in the world for. I feel she would do the same for me. She has a dog, “Preston,” who she loves...

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sparks fly when couple reconnect

DEAR ABBY: I reconnected with an old flame, “Ollie,” eight years ago. We would see each other and catch up during a weekly event he hosted. We’re both married with kids. We kept it non-physi...

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friend traumatized after murder

DEAR ABBY: A dear friend I have known since we were children was murdered. She was lovely in every way, and I am bereft. I cannot process my grief over her untimely passing because it was ac...

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Plenty to chew on after dinner

DEAR ABBY: I once hosted a holiday dinner for which I had made a ham and a turkey with all the sides and three different pies. I even made a special mince pie for one of the guests. The gues...

DATE: Apr 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby