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History of abuse leads to ultimatum

DEAR ABBY: My son is demanding that I tell his father and brother to call him to apologize for past…

August 5, 2023

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Is even split of parenting OK?

DEAR ABBY: Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more…

August 4, 2023

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Man repeatedly disregards wife’s complaint

DEAR ABBY: I’m an older woman. My husband and I have been married eight years but were together 15 years…

August 1, 2023

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Friend’s spouse ducks out during visits

DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, I visited my oldest and dearest friend, who I see a few times a…

August 1, 2023

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Middle-aged daughter takes no responsibility

DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter has never grown up. Until recently, she relied on her grandmother to make ends meet.…

July 27, 2023

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Woman asks Abby to convey message

DEAR ABBY: There is a man, “Gus,” I am completely, madly in love with. The issue is, he likes to…

July 25, 2023

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In-laws’ celebrations too pricey

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their second child. Everyone is very happy for them. The problem is…

July 25, 2023

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Aging mother refuses to discuss wishes

DEAR ABBY: My mom turns 85 this year. When my father died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago, our…

July 20, 2023

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Boyfriend rages when demands for sex denied

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call…

July 18, 2023

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Avoidance of sick relative breeds resentment

DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years…

July 18, 2023

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In-law appoints herself permanent emcee

DEAR ABBY: I have a sister-in-law, “Helen,” who has appointed herself as the final word on all family events. No…

July 15, 2023

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Man dating ‘estranged’ wife unsure of future

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together more than 20 years. Our relationship grew stale over time, and…

July 11, 2023

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Mother-in-law is a menace

DEAR ABBY: I married a wonderful, thoughtful man 30 years ago. His family accepted me and were very kind, with…

July 11, 2023

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Lack of intimacy puts marriage at crossroads

DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and have been married to my husband for 22 years. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune…

July 11, 2023

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Marriage of convenience now inconvenient

DEAR ABBY: Eighteen years ago, I married a man so he could get health insurance and have back surgery. It…

July 6, 2023

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Treatment of female relatives has crossed line

DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Lia” and her husband, “Jerry,” visited his mother and stepdad, “Gil,” a few months ago. Gil…

July 1, 2023

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Couple quarrels over America’s past

DEAR ABBY: I am a Hispanic-American woman who has been married to my husband for three years. He was born…

July 1, 2023

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Woman struggles to find purpose in life

DEAR ABBY: I am a 29-year-old housewife with a loving husband, a caring mother and equally supportive in-laws. I’m writing…

July 1, 2023

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Wife’s solution raises a stink

DEAR ABBY: I have been married 28 years. I love my husband, but one thing really bothers me that I…

June 24, 2023

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Relations with in-laws hit new lows

DEAR ABBY: I was never close to my late husband’s family. He had two half-siblings from his mother and seven…

June 23, 2023

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Friend isn’t shy about lending helping hand

DEAR ABBY: I need advice regarding my husband’s friend and how I should handle a delicate situation. My husband has…

June 20, 2023

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Unhinged behavior burns family bridge

DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping you can help with an ongoing issue I’m having with my sister-in-law. She has verbally assaulted…

June 17, 2023

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Student frets about boyfriend’s social life

DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Josh,” and I (we’re both male) have been together for two years. We met while living…

June 15, 2023

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Former classmate sees future in affair

DEAR ABBY: In high school, I had a close male friend, “Adam.” After graduation, I moved out of state. We…

June 14, 2023

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Boyfriend has zero financial plans

DEAR ABBY: My husband died three years ago, and I met someone shortly after. This man is kind and loving,…

June 10, 2023

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Wife’s ability to trust takes hit

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our early 70s. We have been married seven years. I was celibate…

June 6, 2023

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Peopele’s opinions complicate health issues

DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with an invisible illness and losing patience with friends, family and acquaintances. I’m working with…

June 3, 2023

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Boy’s sensitive nature worries grandmother

DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He’s also lovable, super scientific-minded, good-hearted and generous…

June 1, 2023

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Colleague notes what’s really going on

DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have…

May 30, 2023

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Friends skeptical about reconciliation

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married nine years. He unexpectedly left me when COVID-19 first hit. We were…

May 27, 2023