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Mom has fallen out of love with dad

Dear abby: I’m a mother of two girls, ages 3 and 5. Their father and I are together, but I’m not in love with him anymore. I have felt this way for two years now. I’m not exci...

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman happy to be alone attracts unwanted sympathy

Dear Abby: I’m a middle-aged woman who has survived a 30-year toxic relationship with a covert narcissist. I am now blessed to be able to divorce him and get therapy for his emotional ab...

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Attraction stymied by age difference

Dear Abby: I have been seeing a woman who is 21 years younger than I am. She says she loves me, but I am hesitant because of our age difference. We have known each other for y...

DATE: Aug 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Attendee wants to stay out of picture

Dear Abby: I’m going to a professional conference, which has the usual presentations, vendors and activities. Every time I go, there’s always a photographer. It’s annoying. When a photog...

DATE: Aug 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sisters puzzle parents’ secret bankruptcy

Dear Abby: My sister and I recently found out (through the internet) that my mother and stepfather have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A few months ago, Mom approached my sister (who’s ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friend may not be able to support herself

Dear Abby: I’ve been best friends with “Mary” since we were 13. We’re 23 now. We tell each other everything and are as close as sisters. We went to high school together, but I graduated ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Free spirit feels like wings clipped

Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I have been dating for nearly two years. He would literally do anything for me. He’s incredibly affectionate and supportive, and a lot of women would love to ...

DATE: Jul 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sisters plan to leave husband behind

Dear Abby: My son just got a job in Europe and has invited me to visit when he and his family are settled. I have never traveled out of the country, and I’m excited to go. I suggested st...

DATE: Jul 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Parents unsure how to have ‘the talk’

Dear Abby: I have a young, preteen grandson who is asking his parents “facts of life” questions. They are bewildered about how to give him the information. I’d be grateful if you could s...

DATE: Jul 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Ex insists on ‘happy family’ photos

Dear Abby: I’m engaged to be married to a wonderful woman who has a 6-year-old daughter with her ex-husband. They share joint custody. His controlling nature was a major fact...

DATE: Jul 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Structure of dad’s will leaves his daughter feeling left out

Dear Abby: My sister and I are 42 and 50. Our parents divorced 30 years ago, and Dad has been remarried for about 20 years. Although he lives across the country, we see him twice a year ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Daughter disturbed by noisy intimacy

Dear Abby: I am a 54-year-old single woman who recently started dating again after four years of total abstinence. My two adult daughters, ages 18 and 22, live at home with me. ...

DATE: Jul 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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