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Attacks exacerbate loss of mother

DEAR ABBY: I have two sisters. Our mother passed away last year after a bad fall. I was her primary caretaker and was with her every day. The other two sisters were not speaking to her at al...

DATE: Feb 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife shocked by man’s infidelity

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 52 years. While looking for a tax document, I found a manila envelope that had a note written on the outside. It said, “If something happens to me, please ...

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Entitled attitude wears thin at home

DEAR ABBY: I am blessed with two sons who live with me. They are in their mid-20s. The younger one is an amazing young man. He’s strong, confident but not cocky, and happy. He’s in college, ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Family refuses to help relative

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my wife’s nephew needed a car. His parents had poor credit at that time. I took him to a car dealer, where he found a car, and I didn’t hesitate to cosign the loa...

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Drugs, lies pushing wife away

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for 30 years. For the past five years, I’ve noticed that he is acting a little different. He’s lost a lot of weight. I found out he’s been smoking ...

DATE: Feb 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Poor choices affect mom’s health

DEAR ABBY: I am a healthy older woman living alone in a building for seniors. I’ve known some of my neighbors most of my life. I consider us like a family. My problem is, my 49-year-old daug...

DATE: Feb 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Relationship makes spouse uncomfortable

DEAR ABBY: My mom and stepdad (“Hugh”) are divorcing after 20 years of marriage. Mom has been involved with scammers for the last two years, giving away money and her Social Security number....

DATE: Feb 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New boyfriend has wife fearing for marriage

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Leon,” and I have been together for 13 years. He is bisexual – gay-leaning. I knew this when we got together. I am 51, and Leon is 32. We still love each other deeply...

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mother-in-law has been roommate for 14 years

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been happily married for 15 years. My mother-in-law, “Pat,” a widow since 1997, has lived with us for the last 14 years. She lived alone in her own apartment wh...

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man’s delusions put brother in tough spot

DEAR ABBY: My younger brother, “Paul,” is 40 and in a rut. He became friends with a friend of mine, “Mitch,” whom I met in college. Paul also became good friends with Mitch’s wife, “Iris.” A...

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Two decades haven’t healed breach

DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I developed psychosis with a personality change. I did things I’m ashamed of. I had an affair, remarried and moved out of the country, leaving my 13-year-old dau...

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Staying strong after breakup intimidating

DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would d...

DATE: Feb 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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