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Brother’s anger hits at home, work

DEAR ABBY: I have a brother I can’t seem to get along with anymore. Sometimes he’s OK, but most of…

October 29, 2022

Discomfort with trans coach could derail fun

DEAR ABBY: My 9-year-old daughter, “Kennedy,” plays volleyball. One of the assistant coaches is a transgender woman. I had known…

October 25, 2022

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Dad takes back gift after disagreement

DEAR ABBY: For my 50th birthday 10 years ago, my father, with whom I have had a tumultuous relationship, gave…

October 22, 2022

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Mom worries ex has turned daughter against her

DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 40 years. My ex constantly badmouths me to everyone. He got to…

October 22, 2022

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Boyfriend less than thrilled with adviser

DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about…

October 18, 2022

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Son turns away from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he…

October 15, 2022

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Recovering addict believes present is ruined

DEAR ABBY: I am in my 60s, single and childless. I was raised by parents who had issues, and I…

October 13, 2022

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Man refuses to confront friend who assaulted wife

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend groped my privates several years ago at a party. It was traumatizing. I have…

October 11, 2022

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Holidays far from happy for family

DEAR ABBY: With the holidays approaching, I am starting to become anxious. I have a family member who ruins every…

October 7, 2022

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Miscarriage brings emotional fallout

DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have just suffered a miscarriage. It was our first pregnancy, and even though it…

October 6, 2022

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Niece keeps secret life from mom

DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Amanda,” is 19 and fairly close with my daughter “Hayley,” who is 18. Since graduating from…

October 5, 2022

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Living arrangement includes surprise roommate

DEAR ABBY: I was in a relationship that abruptly ended because he cheated. We didn’t have kids, so I moved…

September 30, 2022

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Woman hid cheating from jailed beau

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been involved for five years. He was sentenced to prison for 3½ years.…

September 30, 2022

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Husband’s fantasies have opposite effect on wife

DEAR ABBY: I have been married 30 years. Our marriage has been a happy one. My husband supports me through…

September 27, 2022

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Keeping old friendship in new marriage

DEAR ABBY: I recently married “Joel,” a man I love very much. While we have our differences, we are solid…

September 23, 2022

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Husband’s ‘other woman’ is Mary Jane

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for seven years, and I’m tired of having the same fight every…

September 23, 2022

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Husband discovers women’s clothing

DEAR ABBY: My wife has been away for a while caring for her ill parents. Because I was alone, I…

September 20, 2022

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Living with boyfriend requires dealing with dad

DEAR ABBY: I live with my boyfriend and his father. I moved in two years ago to help them pay…

September 16, 2022

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Colleague’s cancer fight waged in different manner

DEAR ABBY: My husband was diagnosed with advanced chronic leukemia seven years ago. After two rounds of chemo, he was…

September 15, 2022

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Middle schooler finds it hard to make new friends

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is in eighth grade at a small private school. The problem is, she doesn’t have any…

September 13, 2022

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Man finds lost family, still feels unwanted

DEAR ABBY: I was adopted at 6 weeks old. My parents adopted my sister two years later. They weren’t very…

September 13, 2022

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Wife fighting a losing battle

DEAR ABBY: My husband inherited a nasty habit from his mother. He calls people “crazy” to discredit them so he…

September 8, 2022

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Woman concerned about nephew’s care

DEAR ABBY: My younger sister, “Fern,” gave birth to a son three months ago. Since she returned to work, it…

September 6, 2022

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Husband tired of being ignored at home

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 25 years, married for 22 of them. I love her very…

September 2, 2022

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New beau sets conditions for marriage

DEAR ABBY: About a year ago, I started a long-distance relationship with a widower. His wife died four years ago.…

September 1, 2022

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Three’s a crowd in budding romance

DEAR ABBY: I recently met the love of my life, and I’m planning to leave my life and family in…

August 31, 2022

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Friend confused about inclusion in will

DEAR ABBY: For 15 years I’ve maintained a close friendship with a wealthy older man who has become a kind…

August 26, 2022

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Woman learns truth about fiance

DEAR ABBY: I’m having a hard time deciding what to do about my engagement to my fiance. We met at…

August 26, 2022

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Wife keeps bringing up affair

DEAR ABBY: I have known my husband my whole life. We have been married 20 years and have three teenage…

August 23, 2022

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Man’s controlling behavior still dominates ex

DEAR ABBY: I was married for almost 20 years to a jealous, controlling man. “Pete” was emotionally abusive, which I…

August 19, 2022