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

Dear Unthanked: If I felt close to the daughter, I would attend the wedding. I would give her a gift, recognizing that it ...

A few years ago, we were invited to my cousin’s eldest daughter’s wedding. Although my cousin and I are close, I barely know ...

I recently realized that my sister-in-law has been kissing my boyfriend on the mouth every time she greets him.

I am a middle-aged slender woman born into a family of women who have always struggled with weight. Ever since I can remember ...

DEAR ABBY: I recently married an old high school flame after 30 years apart. Since we are both in our 50s, we wanted a low-key ceremony -- no wedding, no fuss, just us, madly in love and doing our ...

DEAR ABBY: I have started seeing someone I’ve known for years. On our first date, he told me he had tried multiple times to divorce his ex of many years. He said they live in different states ...

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DEAR ABBY: I have started seeing someone I’ve known for years. On our first date, he told me he had tried multiple times to divorce his ex of many years. He said they live in different states ...

Dear Abby: My sister, brother and I lost our mom to dementia six months ago. We needed to start cleaning out the house. My brother, who lives in assisted living was unable to help. When I ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged slender woman born into a family of women who have always struggled with weight. Ever since I can remember, I have been subjected to nasty jibes and microaggressions ...

Dear Abby: I am a middle-aged slender woman born into a family of women who have always struggled with weight. Ever since I can remember, I have been subjected to nasty jibes and microaggressions ...