Dear Abby: My retired husband keeps interrupting me while I work from home
DEAR ABBY: I’m feeling overwhelmed with my husband “Barney,” whom I’ve been married to for 35 years. He retired two years ago, while I continue to work and probably will for several more years. I’ve been successfully working from home long before the pandemic, which was manageable while Barney was still employed. After his retirement, […]
Dear Abby: My daughter is supporting her mother following a surprising murder allegation
Dear Abby: I’m reaching out for advice on how to support my adult children after their mother has been accused of a crime. She was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, and the victim happens to be their half-brother. I’m particularly struggling with my daughter, who stands by her mother. After losing her brother, she […]
Dear Abby: My contributions to charity sparked an overwhelming amount of fundraising letters
Dear Abby: Concerns About Charities and Donor Privacy A reader expresses worry about whether charities and nonprofits share or sell donor information. After years of donating quarterly to two reputable charities, including Children’s Cancer Research Hospital, the reader has noticed a sharp increase in solicitation requests. While they continue to believe in the mission, the […]
Dear Abby: My boyfriend desires a child, while I prefer my independence
Dear Abby: My boyfriend, Adam, and I have been together for four years. We care deeply for one another and generally agree on many things. For instance, we believe that a marriage license is merely a piece of paper, and we feel our bond is as strong as a marriage already. We’ve also considered the […]
Dear Abby: A car ride of over an hour with my husband is pushing me away
Advice Column Responses Dear Abby: I’m 56, married for 12 years, and I’m really not interested in driving an hour and a half to see my husband’s grandchildren anymore. I’ve done it plenty of times, and it’s just not for me. He keeps saying he wants to go, and he doesn’t quite get why I’m […]
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 […]