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 […]
Dear Abby: My husband and his sister are making choices about our home without my input
Dear Abby: A few years back, my husband and I purchased a house with his sister. We split bills and share chores, and mostly, it runs smoothly. It’s a lovely place we wouldn’t have been able to afford alone. However, my husband and sister-in-law often make decisions regarding the house without including me. Each time […]
Dear airlines, please refrain from promoting your credit cards at 33,000 feet
Reflections on Air Travel: A Holiday Journey I’ve never really seen flying as a luxury, and my recent trip from Dallas to Detroit on Christmas morning was no different. Honestly, I think everyone on that plane just wanted the whole experience to wrap up as fast as possible. I braced myself for the usual jet […]
Dear Abby: Is it possible to repair my relationship with my siblings after experiencing lifelong abuse?
Dear Abby Letters Dear Abby: I’m the youngest of five, with three brothers and two sisters. My only close bond growing up was with my sister, Sarah. It always felt like our mothers didn’t really want us, though. I sensed that Sarah was mourning something deeper. Discipline in our house came in a harsh way. […]
Dear Abby: I recently completed my divorce — now my ex-wife wants to try again
Dear Abby: Conflicted about a Relationship and Faith A 43-year-old individual, who has gone through three marriages and has four children (three adults and one aged 13), recently finalized their latest divorce. They believed their last spouse was the one for them, but now that spouse is proposing a nine-month trial period to explore the […]
Jane Fonda supports ‘Dear Everything,’ a musical for Earth Day
In a recent interview, actress and activist Jane Fonda discussed her new musical, “Dear Everything,” describing it as an “earth opera” aimed at promoting environmental awareness among younger audiences. Fonda, known for her long-standing activism, gained notoriety during the Vietnam War, where she faced significant backlash for her actions. She elaborated on the musical, set […]
Dear Abby: My in-laws constantly interfere in my kitchen
Dear Abby: How should I handle my in-laws who arrive over three hours early for dinner and just sit at the kitchen counter? There’s a lot to do, and it’s hard to entertain them. I can’t seem to get them to leave the kitchen, which really disrupts my last-minute preparations and cleaning. I don’t want […]
Dear Abby: My friend’s spouse is sending explicit messages to other women.
Dear Abby Responses Dear Abby: I have a new best friend, and I’m in a bit of a dilemma about whether I should let her in on my husband’s secrets. Before we got close, I found out he had been sexting and sending nude pictures to two women I know. He tends to make inappropriate […]
Dear Abby: My friend with a drinking problem ignores my limits
Dear Abby: My wife recently moved from Canada to the United States. She has a 23-year-old son living in Canada who struggles with mental health issues. He has decided against further treatment, dropped out of college, and refuses to find a job. His wife has been adjusting her expectations lower and continues to support him, […]