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Man threatened by wife’s talks with ex

Dear Abby: My husband, “Daryl,” gets furious every time I talk to my ex, my two oldest kids’ father. The only thing we discuss is my kids’ issues, but Daryl loses it completely. He start...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friend wants to break up with partner

Dear Abby: Years ago, I met a man through golf, and we developed a casual friendship. I lost track of him for a few years, but when I heard his wife was being treated for cancer, I offer...

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man uses gas money to buy tattoo

Dear Abby: My family just came back from a relative’s after a weekend visit. The occasion was a birthday party, and he had a tattoo artist come over. My boyfriend – the father of our 14-...

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife resents man’s constant demands

Dear Abby: I feel uncomfortable receiving gifts, and I find it hard to meet my husband’s requests for constant gifts, especially when I feel I already give so much. He constantly asks me...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Warring kids ruining relationship

Dear Abby: I got married to a wonderful guy 14 years ago, but after a year of marriage, our children (his 10-year-old and my 12- and 13-year-olds) couldn’t stand one another and caused a...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Transgender playmate poses challenge

Dear Abby: My 7-year-old granddaughter, “Leyla,” has a playmate who is a transgender girl. My fear is that she may find out the truth and feel betrayed by her playmate as well as me. Sho...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sober mom regrets pain she caused

Dear Abby: After smoking marijuana for 20 years, I quit two days ago. My head is starting to clear now, and things are coming into focus. I missed so much, and I feel terrible about it. ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Early lesson helps overcome shyness

Dear Abby: When I was a young adult, I had difficulty speaking with strangers. I recall, some years later, attending a party in honor of someone I truly admired. Most of the people there...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Surprise changes strain friendship

Dear Abby: I have a serious issue with my best girlfriend. We make plans together, adult plans, and then at the last minute, her kids drop the young grandkids off for her to babysit, cur...

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dealing with ex-girlfriends tough

Dear Abby: What is acceptable after a breakup occurs? Several years ago, I reached out to an ex-girlfriend. We had dated for six months but she broke up with me to take a job in another ...

DATE: Sep 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Attention paid to ex still angers wife

Dear Abby: My wife and I were married 30 years when we ran into an old girlfriend (and ex-fiancee) of mine. I spent a good part of the evening dancing with her and ignoring my wife. My w...

DATE: Sep 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Years apart stretch marriage thin

Dear Abby: I have been married to my husband for 12 years. He retired from the Army before I met him, and I currently serve, stationed overseas. When we first met, I thought ...

DATE: Sep 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby