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Absence from guest list hurts friend
I moved from our hometown 28 years ago, but we have stayed in contact. Kim will call me on my birthday, etc. We talk on the phone every few months…
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Ashes waited decades to be scattered
The ashes have been sitting reverently in a cardboard box on a shelf in our several homes for all these 30 years. We are still together, but getting old. There…
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Sister gets more of husband’s time
I think his relationship with his sister is weird, and other people have said they think so, too. One person even called it creepy. When I told my husband I…
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Bride’s choice brings back bad memories
Growing up, I was socially awkward, partly because of having Asperger’s, which made me a target for bullies. Holly and I are now choosing our wedding party. My sister will…
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New decade brings positive resolutions
Today, we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions,…
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Groom’s mother creates drama
When the groom politely approached his mom about a week after the wedding, she refused to acknowledge it, insisted it was an “inside joke,” and then gave him a long…
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Conversations ruined by questions
Apparently, I am doing something wrong because family and friends accuse me of “interrogating” them. I’m not! I am truly just trying to chat. I have also failed several job…
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Husband keeps close tabs on wife
The other issue is, since she OD’d, he keeps track of all her online spending and personal emails (he has all her passwords) because he claims it’s the only way…
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Graduating couple faces breaking up
Almost certainly our relationship will have to be long distance for a year or two, and she has given me an ultimatum. She says she doesn’t want the stress of…
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Bullied sister can’t wait to leave home
Abby, she has been emotionally abusing me for years. It got so bad at one point that I considered suicide. I don’t believe I would ever go through with it,…
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For mom-to-be, timing is everything
I’m extremely close with my family, especially this particular cousin because we are so close in age. The thought of missing out on such a special day for them makes…
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Despondency intensifies in winter
The weather’s changing, and I don’t do well in the cold. I always get down when the temperatures drop. I love my home, but sometimes I wonder if I’m really…
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Grandma’s fear of pet causes uproar
Vicki did some research on finding herself the right pet because my sister has allergies. With her own money, Vicki purchased a little garter snake. Unknown to us, Grandma had…
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Moving in together becomes roadblock
I brought up the issue of moving in together with my boyfriend, but he told me he isn’t ready. Clearly, because my divorce isn’t final, we aren’t getting engaged or…
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Self-conscious teen hesitates to date
Now, people are starting to ask me why I haven’t had a girlfriend yet. The truth is, I’m terrified about the reaction I’ll get if I ever end up in…
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Woman’s parents stew over romance
Gary is going through a divorce, and Cara has moved into his rented condo with him. She just graduated from college. She doesn’t have a job, has no money and…
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Concern grows for grandma’s health
The problem is, she keeps asking us to leave our 5-year-old son with her for long weekends or to spend a week with her and her husband. They are good…
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Spark fades in woman’s marriage
A few weeks ago, I ran into a man I dated before my husband, and there was a spark between us that neither of us can deny. He broke my…
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Woman feels gap in relationship
Ever since the last time I visited him (a week ago), his texts have become less romantic and there are fewer of them. We also haven’t talked on the phone…
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Online gaming addiction isolates man
I have been gaming since I was 18, shortly after I joined the military, and it has been the majority of my social interaction. I have avoided friends and family…
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Man unsure how to ask out co-worker
Should I tell him how I feel, risking our professional relationship and things becoming awkward if he doesn’t feel the same way? Or should I back off for a while?…
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Cross-dressing friend wants to go out
He recently shared a secret after pledging me to secrecy. He’s a cross-dresser. He says he’s not gay, and I believe him. He has pictures he had taken professionally in…
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Readers diagnose mother’s woes
Don’t pass up on a good partner. The grass is not greener on the other side. My husband and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2020. I thank God…
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Woman upsets ‘friends with benefits’
I know in my heart we are meant to be together. He tells me he loves me but says he can’t ask the other woman to move out because she…
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Daughter surprised by dad’s will
Because of certain family events, I encouraged Dad to create a will four years ago. He never had one because he doesn’t have much money or any property to bequeath,…
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Daughter remains withdrawn after coming out to parents
She seems conflicted by it, relieved we didn’t disown her (she has friends whose parents dropped them), but she still seems very distant. I thought once the burden of coming…
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Woman knows truth about grandfather
When we started our ride, he had me move over as close as I could to him. Then he popped open a beer and handed it to me to drink.…
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Student lives in fear of the future
I see the challenges older people go through: house bills, medical bills, student loans, car bills, trying to save for retirement. I’m accused of being a cheapskate, but I’m terrified…
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Bad news comes secondhand to bride
In preparation for the wedding, I asked Tom if he would walk me down the aisle. He agreed, and I was thrilled. Recently, he has commented to others that he…
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Trans woman needs marriage advice
We have had our ups and downs during the course of our marriage. We have two sons and eight beautiful grandchildren. All of them know about my transition to womanhood,…