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Parents won’t take ‘no’ for an answer

DEAR ABBY: I have suspected for many years that my son is gay. I don’t understand why he would feel…

July 11, 2025

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New friendship puts marriage on rocks

DEAR ABBY: I am 57 and have been married for 32 years to my husband, who retired from his full-time…

July 9, 2025

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Voicemail reveals troubled relationship

DEAR ABBY: I recently received a voicemail from my brother that recorded a conversation he was having with his wife.…

July 6, 2025

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College grad treated like hostage at home

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 23-year-old college graduate who was lucky enough to land a job in my field of study.…

July 4, 2025

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Frank conversation hasn’t paid off

DEAR ABBY: After years of disappointment, I finally found the man of my dreams. How do I tell him he…

July 2, 2025

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Longtime marriage no longer pleasant

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 40 years, including 32 years of marriage. I have done the…

June 29, 2025

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Fallout of breakdown continues

DEAR ABBY: I live in a very small town. My husband died a year ago and, since then, I have…

June 27, 2025

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High school flame tries to turn up heat

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 48-year-old woman. When I was 17, I hooked up with this guy who was part of…

June 25, 2025

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Relationship appears to be leveling up

DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my mid-20s who has had only abusive, toxic and horrendous relationships after entering…

June 22, 2025

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Divorcee has no desire to wed again

DEAR ABBY: I am twice divorced and recently celebrated my 61st birthday. I look pretty fantastic, and I’m in great…

June 20, 2025

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Ex-wife has held secret for 30 years

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband was found dead in his home three months ago. He was a bitter man who never…

June 18, 2025

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Recipient responds to gift with sharp tongue

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently moved out of state. His only living relative, a sister, recently came to…

June 15, 2025

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Man can’t brush off silence about treatment

DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past…

June 13, 2025

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Colleague’s mockery hits a nerve

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me,…

June 11, 2025

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Toddler draws relatives’ rebuke

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s stepmother passed recently after a long illness, and her children specifically wanted our family, including our…

June 8, 2025

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Need for healthy changes at odds with habits

DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (nonalcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds.…

June 6, 2025

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Couple suffering amid loss of grandchild

DEAR ABBY: We recently suffered the loss of our first grandchild. She was only 24 and taken far too soon.…

June 4, 2025

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Divorcee still in love with ex

DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Cliff,” for a year and a half. My nearly adult children…

June 1, 2025

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Friend’s marriage a roller coaster

DEAR ABBY: A man I know has been married for 40 years. His wife gets mad at him for small…

May 30, 2025

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Boyfriend lets sleeping dogs lie

DEAR ABBY: I am recently divorced after a 37-year marriage. My boyfriend, “Grant,” has been divorced for a long time.…

May 28, 2025

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Daughters have clearly sided with ex

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been divorced for 10 years and have since remarried. I began dating my current wife nine years…

May 25, 2025

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Love for alcohol leaves little room for friendship

DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social drinker.…

May 23, 2025

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Time to air out dirty laundry?

DEAR ABBY: My late husband and I were married 38 years when we finally went to marriage counseling. I found…

May 21, 2025

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Husband’s mom not wanted in picture

DEAR ABBY: I have a full-time job and am in pretty good health. I have one son, “Brian,” who is…

May 18, 2025

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Teen endures stepmom’s harsh treatment

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend, “Sandra,” is married with two children. She and her husband have a 4-year-old son together…

May 16, 2025

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Seasonal soup ready for close-up

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I purchased your recipe booklet that had a very good recipe for gazpacho (no oil in…

May 14, 2025

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Ex-wife pops up after 40 years

DEAR ABBY: When my first wife and I were in our early 20s, she left me for another man. It…

May 11, 2025

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Relative refuses to make good choices

DEAR ABBY: My cousin (more like a sister) has made some extremely rash and concerning choices over the last year.…

May 9, 2025

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Parent, daughter struggle for balance

DEAR ABBY: I haven’t had a holiday with my grown daughter, “Charly,” since she left the state 12 years ago.…

May 7, 2025

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Mother dumps problems in teen’s lap

DEAR ABBY: Ever since I was a child, my mom has regarded me as wise, thoughtful and intelligent. She has…

May 4, 2025