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I need help! I am a 50-plus-year-old, married, well-educated woman. I am also a kleptomaniac and I'm not proud of it. It ...
DEAR ABBY: I brought my dad with dementia into my home. My husband has heart issues. We are all at each other’s throats all the time. My siblings promised they would help take care of our dad ...
Dear Abby: My husband won’t let me wear our granddaughter’s ashes While she was here, I made a comment about her paying for a $5 coffee for her brother, and she became highly offended. (I knew ...
Dear Abby: I deliberately goaded my sister-in-law, and I’m on the brink of escalation She’s always been tight with money so I knew this would get to her ...
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my mom invited all of my family on an international trip during the month of October. One year ago, my sister called me asking if I could “cover some things” for her.
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have ... — IMPOSED UPON IN NORTH DAKOTA. DEAR IMPOSED UPON: You say the son is 42, ... By now, you must realize that your sister is not a well woman.
DEAR ABBY: I’m a widow. My partner died 10 months ago. We were together for seven years but never married. I have now found a partner who is 12 years younger than I am. We love each other and ...
DEAR ABBY: My husband bought me a beautiful diamond ring for our 35th anniversary. People often ask how much it cost and why we would spend that. I know I don’t have to explain myself, and I try ...
Dear Abby: I’m alone and content - women should know they don’t need a man Published: Jun. 12, 2025, 12:01 a.m. There are benefits to living alone and not needing a man to be happy.
Dear Abby: My son’s DNA test says he’s part Jewish and he doesn’t know why I’m getting older, and one day I won’t be here for her to tell me to let her talk. Believe me, I know.
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Cliff,” for a year and a half. My nearly adult children live with me. They rarely see their dad. Our divorce was relatively painless, but ...
Dear Abby: I’m 42 and in the midst of a separation. My husband of 19 years decided he didn’t want to be married anymore. We have three children, one of whom is disabled.