While many consider Pauline’s “Dear Abby” the iconic advice column, it was Esther’s “Ask Ann Landers” that paved the way for it (and all other advice columns to follow) starting in 1955.

At his aunt's anniversary party, he makes no effort to have his wife join him at the head table, then doesn't understand why ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband puts everyone first before me. An example: We were invited to his aunt Diana’s 50th wedding anniversary ...

I grew up in a big lower-class family in which there has always been drama, fights, gossip, etc. I made a vow to myself that ...

Retired senior knows downsizing and moving closer to the couple's children is inevitable and wants to be around when that ...

The room was full and there were no other seats for me, so the event coordinator set up a table for me in the hall, by myself ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband puts everyone first before me.

Am I a crank, or is it OK these days for waiters to become involved in diners' conversations and actually take over the ...

DEAR ABBY: How do I politely tell people I don’t like having anyone visit me in my home? My home is my safe haven. The energy of the outside world drains me, and I don’t want that feeling ...

DEAR ABBY: Am I obligated to give people a free ride just because I am going to the same place or in the same direction? Too ...

DEAR ABBY: I am in my early 30s and dealing with an illness that can kill me. I’m OK with dying, and I don’t want any treatment. I just want to go. I have been dealing with suicidal thoughts ...