Dear Abby: They may not have been intimate, but these emails definitely seem like betrayal to me
Dear Abby: I’ve been married to my wife for three years now. Recently, she asked me to fix her old computer. While I was at it, she received an email from her ex, Doug, which was dated months before our wedding. The email started off normally but then turned into a rather steamy exchange. They […]
Dear Abby: I desire to feel desired, but my wife shows no interest
Dear Abby: My wife and I have been married for 10 years after dating for several years prior. We have a strong relationship overall, but our sex life hasn’t been what I’d hoped for. We’ve talked about it and tried various ways to enhance it, which made me think we both wanted to improve this […]
Dear Abby: My husband holds others accountable for his issues instead of himself
Dear Abby: I’ve been married to my husband for a decade. He has struggled with depression and anxiety for as long as I’ve known him. I’ve done my best to support him through these challenges. He’s tried therapy a few times but never really commits. Whenever things start to get serious, he backs out. He […]
Dear Abby: I disapprove of my son’s relationship with a girl who seems overly dependent.
Dear Abby: I’m not a fan of my son’s girlfriend, “Trish,” and he’s aware of it. She seems like a poor match for him, maybe it strokes his ego, but I don’t think it’s great for young women like her. The first time I met Trish wasn’t impressive at all. She came off as rude […]
Dear Abby: Should I remain quiet after my nephew harmed my mother?
Dear Abby: My 20-year-old nephew “Conrad” has serious anger issues. His girlfriend recently broke up with him, which left him quite upset. He went to visit his grandmother, my mother. When he arrived, he found her boyfriend, “Rob,” outside. He told Rob not to leave the house. Conrad’s girlfriend was inside talking to my mom. […]
Dear Abby: My fiancé is against me displaying a picture of my late husband
Dear Abby: I’ve been a widow for nine years, and I’ve recently become engaged. When I asked my fiancé if I could put up a photo of my late husband in our new home, he got really angry. He said I shouldn’t need to bring reminders of the man who once “had” me into his […]
Dear Abby: My husband’s experiences are harming our marriage
Dear Abby: I’m in a same-sex marriage with a wonderful man, and we have been together for 12 years. However, throughout our time together, my husband has experienced religious trauma that hampers his desire and ability for intimacy. We’ve sought counseling, discussed our values about physical closeness, but, honestly, nothing has improved. I do love […]
Dear Abby: My daughter’s partner took $300 from my bathroom
Advice Column Responses Dear Abby: My daughter, in her early 30s, is in a long-term relationship with a guy who is nine years younger than she is. They seem to get along well and have started discussing marriage, but I’ve noticed a few things that concern me. First off, I worry that the age gap […]
Dear Abby: My husband does not want me included in his family despite our marriage
Relationship Advice Dear Abby: My husband, Evan, and I have been together for five years and married for two and a half. We’re both in our early forties and have kids from previous relationships. I’ve noticed I often need to ask him for updates about his family. Sometimes, it feels like I’m considered an outsider […]
Teacher Abby Zwerner recounts that the 6-year-old was ‘rebellious’ just before the incident.
Testimony in School Shooting Trial Highlights Warnings Ignored During a testimony on Tuesday, former Virginia teacher Abby Zwirner recounted alarming behavior from a 6-year-old student who shot her in class. She described the child as “defiant,” noting troubling actions leading up to the incident. “I could see this student looking at me,” Zwirner recounted, reflecting […]