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Boyfriend has nursed grudge for six years

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is asking me to apologize to her boyfriend, “Harry,” for yelling at him when I was…

November 23, 2025

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Noble gesture puts father in dicey situation

DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old niece didn’t finish high school and has been in and out of rehab for years. She’s…

November 21, 2025

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Husband mentions ex in his sleep

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 4½ years had an old girlfriend he was on and off with for 15 years.…

November 19, 2025

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Teacher experiencing big changes

DEAR ABBY: I’m getting married soon, and I am very excited. It is a true blessing. I love my fiancee…

November 16, 2025

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Smoker gave it up almost 50 years ago

DEAR ABBY: I often see ads about stopping smoking. I’d like to share my story of success in overcoming this…

November 14, 2025

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Gift-giving season reminder to give ‘thanks’

DEAR ABBY: I think you once wrote that failure to thank people for gifts is the No. 1 complaint you…

November 12, 2025

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Ex can’t get abuser out of mind

DEAR ABBY: I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I suffer from mental illness, and “Scott” made it…

November 9, 2025

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Dad tells relatives son cut him off

DEAR ABBY: My father and I have had a contentious relationship since I was a teenager. Despite being raised in…

November 7, 2025

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Student feels sexuality could be at odds with family’s beliefs

DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that…

November 5, 2025

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Creep’s attendance keeps woman away from dinners

DEAR ABBY: I have a group of wonderful women friends I have known for decades. We get together monthly for…

November 2, 2025

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Anniversary plans suddenly include in-laws

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned Hawaii as a possibility. He reached out to…

October 31, 2025

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Old lie remains barrier to full trust

DEAR ABBY: I met this guy at work and fell in love. We started going out, and he asked me…

October 29, 2025

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Relationship with younger man reaches crucial point

DEAR ABBY: I was with the same person (my first “everything” guy) for 23 years. A few years after the…

October 26, 2025

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Sister halts contact with mom’s family

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my uncle made a controversial comment about a social issue in my mom’s family…

October 24, 2025

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Handsy grandpa ruins relationship

DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and my boyfriend is 21. We’ve been dating for a few months. At a recent family…

October 22, 2025

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Text message to sister ends up in unexpected hands

DEAR ABBY: I text my older sister often. Last month, I sent her a long message consisting of information and…

October 19, 2025

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Longtime friend feels ignored

DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her…

October 17, 2025

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Sister swoops in after engagement ends

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, I split from my fiance of 30 years, “Anthony,” when he accused me of cheating,…

October 15, 2025

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Fiance proves he’s no Prince Charming

DEAR ABBY: I am a 60-year-old divorcee. I am currently dating a Danish man and have been for a year.…

October 12, 2025

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Annual celebration has become burden

DEAR ABBY: Both my parents had birthdays days apart and near a holiday. About 35 years ago, they started a…

October 10, 2025

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Mental health clouds family’s future

DEAR ABBY: My brother “Joey” married a woman, “Allie,” who is mentally unstable. Every couple of months, she loses her…

October 8, 2025

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Holiday card never includes wife in address

DEAR ABBY: Every year like clockwork, we receive a holiday card from friends, which the wife addresses only to my…

October 5, 2025

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Neighbors have some growing up to do

DEAR ABBY: I am 54 and already facing ageism. Some of my neighbors who are in their 30s and 40s…

October 3, 2025

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Wife target of husband’s punchlines

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 49 years. Of course, we’ve had our ups and downs. My husband, “Sid,” said…

October 1, 2025

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Generous dad risks financial well-being

DEAR ABBY: My father, who is retired, has always had a big heart and almost no regard for himself. Anytime…

September 28, 2025

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Gay man hurt by hateful posts

DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who has been with my husband for more than 30 years. He’s from…

September 26, 2025

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Siblings not interested in ‘party’ for dad

DEAR ABBY: My father was a terrible person. He was physically abusive to his wife and kids, and he sexually…

September 24, 2025

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Job change falls heavy on family

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Andy,” and I have been together 25 years, married for 16. We have three kids ages…

September 21, 2025

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Mom’s change in attitude stumps family

DEAR ABBY: My mom is in her early 80s. More and more often lately, she seems to be avoiding seeing…

September 19, 2025

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New job requires people skills

DEAR ABBY: I’m a man in my early 30s who has made a career switch. My new field requires me…

September 17, 2025