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Couple’s love story has lasted 55 years

Dear Abby: I met my lady on a blind date many years ago. When I knocked on the door, it opened and this beautiful girl was standing there. Thinking I could never be so lucky, I asked, “I...

DATE: Feb 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mom fears drama will lead to trouble

Dear Abby: I’ve got a new one for you. My beautiful 16-year-old daughter was interested in a boy her age from school. He was interested in her, too. He told her he wanted to date her, bu...

DATE: Feb 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Record opens boyfriend up to judgment

Dear Abby: I have never been in love before, and I have just learned the man I’m seeing is a former felon. It was nothing having to do with sexual violence or killing anyone. I’m afraid ...

DATE: Feb 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teen in bad situation resists help

Dear Abby: My 15-year-old granddaughter has lived for the past several years in an environment with adults who have done drugs, can’t or won’t keep a job and are in and out of jail. I wa...

DATE: Feb 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man getting divorced mulls reunion

Dear Abby: I was married to a wonderful, beautiful woman when we were much younger. We got married because of an unplanned pregnancy. After some years, we both had grown in different dir...

DATE: Feb 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Siblings don’t visit family members

Dear Abby: I have a problem I haven’t seen in your column before. My husband comes from a large family with siblings spread far and wide. We live in the home state and are happy to accom...

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Restricted diet makes parties awkward

Dear Abby: I have multiple chronic health conditions. Because my symptoms are worsened by a lot of foods, I’m on a highly restricted diet. If I stay on it, I feel as well as possible. (I...

DATE: Jan 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New hire disappointed to be gofer

Dear Abby: I recently landed a new job and was excited about doing work that would be directly in line with my education and background. I left a job of more than a decade to pursue this...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife of cheater plans for his funeral

Dear Abby: I have been married for 37 years. During that time, my husband has cheated on me and fathered several children. As we have grown older, I have begun to think about...

DATE: Jan 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Birthday bouquet arrives in shambles

Dear Abby: Is there a delicate way for me to tell my boyfriend not to use the same online floral delivery service again? The birthday bouquet he had delivered to me arrived with limp, wi...

DATE: Jan 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man in no hurry to file for divorce

Dear Abby: I have been dating my boyfriend for almost a year. I love him, and we have an undeniable connection I have never had with anyone else. The problem is, he’s separated but not y...

DATE: Jan 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man’s explosive anger concerns fiancée

Dear Abby: I’m engaged to a wonderful guy. He is very sweet, and I’m beyond thankful for him. I wouldn’t trade him for the world. But he has a character flaw that’s hard to ignore. When ...

DATE: Jan 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby