My dad recently remarried a woman named “Ellen,” and while I want to be supportive, I’m having a hard time. My mom passed ...

DEAR NO-SHOW: A better way to phrase it would be to tell your sister-in-law (who is your friend) that you couldn’t get on the ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Sheila has passed out, fallen and smashed her face and accidentally burned down her house. She has been taken to the hospital ...

DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law passed away, and I have never been particularly close to my mother-in-law. I have encouraged my ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I see a psychiatrist and psychologist for generalized anxiety disorder, major depression disorder and borderline personality ...

Ellen is friendly, but she’s also pushy. She calls me “sweetheart” and refers to herself as “Grandma” to my son, even though I haven’t invited that title.

Dear Not Ready: As you, your dad and the rest of your family surely already know, no one will ever replace your mother. It’s understandable that this transition feels fast and a little intrusive, and ...