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Daughter dishes it out but can’t take it

Dear Abby: Recently, I kindly and lovingly gave my daughter some feedback about how she berates her husband in front of my 8-year-old grandson. I told her I didn’t want him to grow up th...

DATE: Nov 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Engagement ring unhappy surprise

Dear Abby: When my then-boyfriend asked me to marry him, he didn’t have a ring ready, but I happily accepted his proposal. We were in our late 20s and had been dating for almost 10 years...

DATE: Nov 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Habit pushes friendship to limit

Dear Abby: I have a good friend I’ll call Josie. She’s kind, generous and always willing to help. There is only one problem – she lies. The lies she tells are ridiculous. I f...

DATE: Nov 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Cheating confession devastates wife

Dear Abby: Two years ago, my husband of 50 years confessed that 46 years ago, shortly after our son was born, he had a one-night stand with a total stranger he gave a ride to. She offere...

DATE: Nov 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Masks challenge deaf citizens

Dear Abby: As we return to work, businesses and expanded health care are opening up after the pandemic shutdown. We all are pretty much required to wear masks anywhere we go these days. ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Letter-writing fades when needed

Dear Abby: Would you please address again the importance of expressing gratitude with a handwritten note when a generous gift has been given? We grandparents would love it to be acknowle...

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman’s relationship on the rocks

Dear Abby: My man of three years and I are at a crossroads. He has gone from my boyfriend, to fiancé, back to boyfriend, to friend, to “I don’t know what he is now.” He showers me with g...

DATE: Nov 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New retiree has advice for others

Dear Abby: I retired a year ago from a stressful job because I couldn’t take what it was doing to my health. Despite a divorce after a 35-year marriage 10 years ago, I had recovered fina...

DATE: Nov 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman can’t stand husband’s negativity

Dear Abby: I am a 39-year-old woman who has been in a relationship for five years and married for two. Abby, I am consumed with regret for marrying this man. He’s loyal and has a good jo...

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man disinclined to meet half-sisters

Dear Abby: My father, who has been gone for 40 years, had many good qualities, and he provided well for our family. I loved him and treasure many of the memories I have of my time with h...

DATE: Oct 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man unsure of future with fiancee

Dear Abby: My fiancee and I are in our early 50s. We dated for two years and have been engaged for three months. She’s a wonderful lady, and I can’t imagine life without her. ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Fashion choices cause embarrassment

Dear Abby: Our 19-year-old daughter is wonderful in many ways. She’s smart, attends a university on academic scholarships and earns excellent grades. The problem is the way she dresses. ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby