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Man’s behavior shift causes concern

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I started dating a widower. He is a really great guy, and he seems perfect for me. I’m divorced, and my adult children live in other states. We have many shared ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Neighbor wants to say thanks for help

DEAR ABBY: I went for a jog the other morning, and when I returned home I discovered I was locked out of my house because the garage door keypad wasn’t working. I had left without my cellpho...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband’s little secret revealed

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for 41 years, married for 30, but we lived together for five years before we tied the knot. I have just learned he has a son who is two months younger ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Three’s a crowd for wife

DEAR ABBY: I am a 44-year-old woman who has been married for three years. We all have a past. Unfortunately, I made mistakes in mine that I foolishly mentioned to my husband when he asked. H...

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mom dislikes son for resemblance to brother

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son is a single father of three boys, 6, 4 and almost 3. They have been living with me, my youngest and my husband in a two-bedroom house for a while now, and I’m n...

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Romance with inmate gets complicated

DEAR ABBY: I am a 42-year-old mother of three who has been in a relationship with a man for almost six years. He is incarcerated. We started out as friends. Things were great until this year...

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Medication puts damper on love life

DEAR ABBY: I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression for decades, but I’m finally on a medication that works for me. I’m in my 40s and feel emotionally stable for the first time in my adult lif...

DATE: Nov 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dad may be victim of online scams

DEAR ABBY: My parents separated nearly 20 years ago. My father, who is retired, has been living alone for many years. I suspect he gets scammed for money on the internet. I know for sure it ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

House is drug user’s safe space

DEAR ABBY: I have an acquaintance I have known for 10 years. He is homeless and a heroin addict. His addiction has gotten worse over the last year and it is really bad now. He shows up at my...

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman takes advantage of help

DEAR ABBY: My husband is close to retirement age and has his hands full with work and yardwork all year long. We have a lot of property to take care of. Two years ago, a retired neighbor ask...

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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