Dear Abby: I don’t want to distress my 100-year-old mother with my serious health issue
Dear Abby: Cancer and Family Dynamics I am facing a cancer diagnosis that I’ve almost anticipated since my teenage years. My family’s health isn’t great; my mother, who is 100, has some functions left but is quite frail. I shared my diagnosis with my children, and I suspect they may have mentioned it to their […]
Dear Abby: My 82-year-old father plans to drive 2,000 miles by himself — should I be worried about what might happen?
Dear Abby My father, who is 82, is still living alone without any assistance. While he’s generally healthy, he’s starting to accept that he won’t be around forever. One thing he really wants to do—while he still can, or thinks he can—is take a solo road trip to visit his sister across the country. He […]
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 […]
“I’ve Had Enough, Thank You Dear”: Trump Exits NBC Interview
Trump’s Wisconsin Trip Sparks Debate on Energy Prices and Election Integrity During a recent visit to Wisconsin, President Trump had a lively exchange with “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker before wrapping up the interview. The discussion, aired on Fox 6 Milwaukee, touched on agriculture and economic policy against the backdrop of inclement weather. As […]