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Woman obsessively monitors rival

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 45-year-old woman who has been dating “Ben” (53) for two years. We have known each other…

May 27, 2023

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Pool patrons disregard towel protocol

DEAR ABBY: The other day I went to the pool in my neighborhood and found there were four lounge chairs…

May 23, 2023

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Boyfriend steps up to act as caregiver

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for three months. We’ve had our ups and downs. He’s more into…

May 23, 2023

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Jilted wife hesitant for 2nd chance

DEAR ABBY: I married a recovering addict, and for years he did great. We made a lovely home and family…

May 23, 2023

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Reader gives recipe a twist

DEAR ABBY: I have seen you mention in your column your cookbooklets of favorite recipes. I hope the meatloaf recipe…

May 19, 2023

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Woman thinks beau has raised freeloaders

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a wonderful man for two years. He has two grown children, 27 and 21.…

May 19, 2023

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Wife reflects on marriage to alcoholic

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 39 years to a kind, supportive and loving man. We are both retired.…

May 19, 2023

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Revelations of sex abuse sow shock

DEAR ABBY: I recently was told that my late father-in-law was a serial child abuser who molested his daughter and…

May 9, 2023

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Old column helped reader see clearly

DEAR ABBY: I want to thank you for a letter you published in 2007. It came from a woman saying…

May 6, 2023

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Girlfriend ready to commit

DEAR ABBY: I’m in love with a man I met online. We have been together three years, and I want…

May 4, 2023

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Wife incensed when secret revealed

DEAR ABBY: My son recently confided that his fiancee is pregnant with our first grandchild. He asked me not to…

May 2, 2023

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Shocking revelation puts wedding in doubt

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her fiance are intelligent, successful professionals in their early 30s. Her fiance just informed her…

April 29, 2023

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Siblings take different approach to mom

DEAR ABBY: Our mom just turned 100, and she is in good health. I threw a big birthday celebration to…

April 27, 2023

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Ex is still negative influence

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were married 21 years ago. Since then, she has admitted to cheating with 10…

April 25, 2023

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Friend frets as woman become wife No. 3

DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Laura,” had an affair with a married man for 20 years. He had been married…

April 22, 2023

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Grieving partner wrestles with loss

DEAR ABBY: We were a male couple in our 70s, together for 21 years, before my husband, “Charles,” died of…

April 20, 2023

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Longtime friendship broken by act

DEAR ABBY: I am heartbroken over the loss of my best friend of more than 30 years. “Barb” and I…

April 19, 2023

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Father cuts all contact with son

DEAR ABBY: Our son “Victor” and his wife have informed us that they are “polyamorous.” They have been married for…

April 19, 2023

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Mom’s unwelcome comments need to dry up

DEAR ABBY: I am tattooed. I have 11 spread over my body. I grew up with strict rules. My mom…

April 13, 2023

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Rediscovered love can be complicated

DEAR ABBY: After being divorced for 18 years, I have reconnected with my high school sweetheart. She got in touch…

April 11, 2023

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Woman eager to neutralize bad behavior

DEAR ABBY: I’m at a loss about how to deal with my sister, “Julie.” We had an incredibly hard childhood.…

April 8, 2023

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Grandmother required to treat child as own

DEAR ABBY: My son is in a relationship with “Cheryl.” They live together. Cheryl has a daughter and is demanding…

April 7, 2023

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Firefighter’s wife alarmed by his behavior

DEAR ABBY: Last night I went to a party where my husband introduced me to all of his co-workers except…

April 4, 2023

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Creepy questions don’t sit right with couple

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I met our neighbor “Maggie” one day while she was walking her dog. She has…

April 1, 2023

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Daughter refuses to live in reality

DEAR ABBY: My 28-year-old daughter moved back home when COVID-19 hit. She works as an influencer and also has a…

March 30, 2023

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Man’s sudden reappearance confusing

DEAR ABBY: I recently got engaged to a man I’ve been seeing long distance for about a year. Then, out…

March 30, 2023

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Friend with benefit still benefiting

DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband of 20 years a little over two years ago. Last year, I moved to…

March 30, 2023

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Know when to hold ‘em, fold ‘em when dating gambler

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I separated two months after our wedding. Our divorce was final five months ago. After…

March 30, 2023

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Sister-in-law creates hurdle

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for six years. The problem is his sister and the emotional…

March 30, 2023

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Grandma sniffs at nose stud

DEAR ABBY: My 20-year-old niece, “Andrea,” came to visit her grandmother wearing a nose stud. Andrea is quiet, is polite…

March 30, 2023