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Adult daughter annoyed by dad’s pats

Dear Abby: I am 20-something years old, and my father still hits my behind sometimes. I feel it is inappropriate, but the last time I complained about it, several years ago, it didn’t go...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Student has trouble getting homework help

Dear Abby: My mom is mad at me. I have been a little bad, but I always do the dishes, sweep, clear the table and take out the trash. Every day when school is finished, I wait for Mom to ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman frets about ending relationship

Dear Abby: My now-ex and I had a complicated, four-year on-again, off-again relationship. I finally ended it five months ago, but I’m still not sure whether I made the right choice. ...

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Cameras don’t sit well with sitter

Dear Abby: I enjoy babysitting for the children of family and friends. But while I have nothing to hide, I hate how everyone seems to have inside cameras. I feel like I’m in a fishbowl, ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Couple splits after missed chances

Dear Abby: My boyfriend of four years (the father of my two little boys) and I have decided to separate. We got along, but when we did argue, it escalated. We bought a home together a ye...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New mom not in the mood for love

Dear Abby: I am a first-time mommy of a beautiful 2½-month-old little boy. I should also mention that I’m 40 years old. My husband is constantly asking for sex. I mean, every day. I hone...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Distraction more than forgetfulness?

Dear Abby: I’m responding to the letter from “Open-and-Shut Case in Virginia” (Oct. 20), who complained her son-in-law was “disrespectful” because he didn’t close cupboard doors, cereal ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Nurse fears consequences of speaking up

Dear Abby: I have been a nurse for 10 years and love taking care of my patients. I have worked at a mid-size hospital for 2½years. Since I started working here, we have been ...

DATE: Jan 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Communication a one-way street

Dear Abby: A friend of mine from college (I graduated four years ago) is incredibly kind but terrible at keeping in touch. She has never been good at responding to texts, but now that we...

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Couple endures marriage without intimacy

Dear Abby: My husband and I are both enlisted Army (he – 20 years, two Iraq deployments; me – 15 years, one Iraq deployment). We met in the service and have been married 10 years. ...

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Busy mom fights to hold temper

Dear Abby: I’m a 24-year-old woman who has been married for four years. My husband, “Jerry,” and I have two young boys. Jerry is military. I stay at home with the kids and work part time...

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Family makes little effort to stay in touch

Dear Abby: I am a 72-year-old divorcee. I live alone in a 55-and-older community where I have many friends and an active life. My three adult children are ages 37 to 43. The ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby