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

I broke off an engagement because the groom-to-be was a lousy communicator and selfish. Now he won't stop texting me. I’m ...

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

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 ...

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

DEAR UNENGAGED: You and this man may have enjoyed each other, but you don’t seem to speak the same language. It’s time you ...

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

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

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DEAR UNENGAGED: You and this man may have enjoyed each other, but you don’t seem to speak the same language. It’s time you ...

The bride's mother said her daughter had been busy and “apparently she didn’t have the time” to send thank-yous.

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