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Partner choice about to end inheritance

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently…

May 14, 2024

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Famous brownie recipe comes with warning

DEAR ABBY: I have read that you have a sweet tooth. I do, too. That’s why I’m interested in your…

May 14, 2024

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Daughter told she shares blame for divorce

DEAR ABBY: I am the 18-year-old daughter (and third child) of parents who are going through a divorce after being…

May 9, 2024

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Man tells wife to find side piece

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, “Frank.” We are very happy…

May 7, 2024

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Divorcee wonders if there are any ‘good’ men out there

DEAR ABBY: I am sad that I haven’t found a long-lasting husband. I’m divorced, and my previous relationships and marriage…

May 7, 2024

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Son won’t allow mom to find happiness

DEAR ABBY: My sister “Sandy” divorced her husband 15 years ago. Her oldest son, “Nick,” has never gotten over it.…

May 2, 2024

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Crush leaves woman struggling to move on

DEAR ABBY: I am a lesbian who recently experienced heartbreak by falling in love with my mentor and boss. I…

April 30, 2024

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Frightened wife tired of living a lie

DEAR ABBY: I have been deceiving my husband for a couple of months and can’t figure out how to come…

April 30, 2024

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Three’s more than a crowd

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is 18 years younger than I am. Our relationship hasn’t been perfect, but I love him…

April 25, 2024

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New sounds drift through neighborhood

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbors over many years.…

April 23, 2024

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Longtime friendship collapses amid lies, drugs

DEAR ABBY: The first Christmas my future husband and I were dating, he gave me an angel ring. I asked…

April 20, 2024

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Wedding planning shifts to appearance

DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, “Meadow,” who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She’s kind and sweet and loves everyone.…

April 20, 2024

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Romance between relatives upsets friends

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend, “Kevin,” lost his wife three years ago. He’s currently in a relationship with his…

April 17, 2024

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Relationship hits two years without meetup

DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who matched with another guy on a dating site two years ago this…

April 13, 2024

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25-year marriage in intimacy-free zone

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over…

April 11, 2024

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Grandma not allowed to hold baby

DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Kate,” is 22. Her baby is now 6 months old. She is the first grandchild…

April 11, 2024

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Revelation of affair clouds present, future

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have known each other for 25 years. We married five years ago. At that…

April 6, 2024

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Man can longer support brother

DEAR ABBY: My brother (eight years younger) has been hooked on drugs and in and out of jail for decades.…

April 5, 2024

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Farmstead reveals disturbing secret

DEAR ABBY: I need a second opinion. My grandfather sold me an old farmstead that has been in the family…

April 2, 2024

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Daughter feels abandoned by father

DEAR ABBY: I’m a millennial. I am successful in my career and lucky to have a loving husband and two…

March 30, 2024

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Relationship with friend a one-way street

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who talks nonstop. Honestly, I can put the phone down and go make a…

March 30, 2024

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Veganism has become a third party in marriage

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been teachers since 1999. We married in 2011. She became vegan in 2017.…

March 28, 2024

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Son’s friend lives in home with sex offender

DEAR ABBY: We recently moved to a new neighborhood. My 8-year-old son, “Joey,” has become best friends with a classmate,…

March 26, 2024

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Relative offended by change of wedding plans

DEAR ABBY: A relative is getting married, and the RSVP date has passed. It was announced many months ago and…

March 15, 2024

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Estranged daughter out of the loop

DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, our 40-year-old daughter, “Tanya,” suddenly accused me of abusing her during her childhood. She also…

March 15, 2024

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Abusive mom continues to manipulate

DEAR ABBY: I’m an only child (in my 30s now) who was raised by an emotionally and verbally abusive mother.…

March 13, 2024

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Discovery derails couple’s marriage

DEAR ABBY: I have known my husband for 10 years. We have been married for four. We love each other…

March 13, 2024

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Lessons from past still ring true

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I sat over lunch, reading your mom’s “Definition of Maturity.” It was shortly after my dad…

March 13, 2024

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Bride-to-be walks fine line

DEAR ABBY: I recently started planning my wedding. Half the friends I want as bridesmaids are very conservative. They think…

March 9, 2024

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Two sons turn back on mother

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my oldest son, a police officer, quit talking to us. We had no fights, no…

March 5, 2024