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Peace Corps plan gets thumbs down

DEAR ABBY: Our 23-year-old daughter, “Alexa,” has a wonderful, well-paying corporate job with good benefits and a flexible schedule. She has low expenses, no debt and banks a respectable...

DATE: Dec 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man deploys new rules in marriage

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 10 years is in the process of retiring from the military and is now re-evaluating “procedures” and “policies” of everything – including our marriage. I’m trying ...

DATE: Dec 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Drunk driver’s wife has warning

DEAR ABBY: Many wives write you about problems with their husbands who drink too much. If they live in a community property state, there’s something important they need to know. If the h...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Divorcing mom grateful for new friend

DEAR ABBY: A year ago my 13-year marriage fell apart. My husband, “Rick,” will be spending the next six years in prison. I am 32 and have two boys, ages 13 and 15. The last ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Transgender man hasn’t told parents

DEAR ABBY: I’m a transgender male who has grown up in an area where many people discourage such things. They view what I am as a sin and me as a sinful, satanic child. My parents are aga...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Normal life eludes victim of abuse

DEAR ABBY: I am a 53-year-old woman who is a sexual abuse survivor. This has consumed every aspect of my life. It started when I was around 2, I believe, and was a daily occurrence until...

DATE: Dec 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Parents cancel holiday dinners

DEAR ABBY: The holiday season is here, with the traditional family dinner get-togethers. Our problem is, our two children (ages 27 and 29) don’t like each other and rarely have contact d...

DATE: Dec 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Grades make teen question career

DEAR ABBY: I’m 17 and don’t know what I want to do with my life. When I was younger, I was sure I wanted to go into the field of law. It was something my parents also wanted me to do. ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Is long-distance dater missing out?

DEAR ABBY: I am a 17-year-old girl who has been in a long-distance relationship for two years. We’re still in high school and actively involved in sports and extracurricular activities. ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Business trip raises questions

DEAR ABBY: I’m worried for my son. He’s going on his first business trip in January – to Japan. He doesn’t drink alcohol. (He’s not an alcoholic; it’s his personal choice.) His bosses, w...

DATE: Nov 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Opposing views could doom couple

DEAR ABBY: I am a Christian who is passionate and vocal about being an ally to the LGBTQ community. I have close family members and friends who are part of that community, so I never wai...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dad wants slacker gamer son out of the house

DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old son does not want to work and spends all his time playing video games. He’s obsessed with them. He disrespects my house – and me – by not cleaning his room. ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby