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Gift ends up for sale online

DEAR ABBY: I used to collect vintage dresses, many of which I bought online from retailers for several hundred dollars each. I reluctantly sold some on consignment after a breakup – you know...

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Holidays prime time for thank-you notes

DEAR ABBY: You often respond to grandparents who are disappointed that their grandchildren have not written a note to express gratitude for a recent present. Personally, I think one of the m...

DATE: Nov 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Single woman struggles to connect

DEAR ABBY: I have been living in a 55-plus community in Florida for several years. I’m a single woman, and I moved here for the weather and to meet new friends. In this community, there are ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friend’s intolerance emerges

DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter is dating a transgender woman, “Holly.” My family is accepting, and we love Holly. However, she has been met with varying levels of acceptance from some of...

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dirty shoes create a stink

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my wonderful husband for 15 years. I currently work from home with our small children, ages 4 and 1. I have a “no shoes in the house” policy (always have), but my ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Cheating rocks shaky marriage

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 25 years. He has recently started running around with his buddies and partying. He hardly has time for me anymore. I found out he had cheat...

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman tires of sister’s negativity

DEAR ABBY: I have ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, am wheelchair- or bed-bound, and am unable to do anything for myself, much less around the house. My husband works, and aides come in four d...

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Couple struggles with elderly cat

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together 39 years, and we generally get along very well. We’ve always had dogs and cats, and we currently have two of each. While my wife loves all animals...

DATE: Oct 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife seeks balance with mom

DEAR ABBY: My mom and I have always been close, but since I got married, I have been having a hard time setting boundaries. My parents divorced when I was 12, and Mom went through a string o...

DATE: Oct 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Aunt ready to offer advice to childless niece

DEAR ABBY: My niece “Jane” is married to “John,” who doesn’t want children. Before she met John, Jane always loved children. She says he was traumatized by the toxic relationship between hi...

DATE: Oct 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bridesmaid slammed for missing shower

DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Melanie” is very close with a cousin she grew up with. This cousin is getting married in five months, and Melanie will be a bridesmaid. The shower date was announced...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband resents wife’s social life

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for eight years, married for one. Before our marriage, it was just the two of us doing everything together. He has a strong distrust of people, and doesn...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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