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, […]
Dear Advice Needed: My best friend’s boyfriend is showing interest in me — should I address it or stay silent to protect my friendship?
New Advice Columnists: Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein, known for their podcast “Grandma, I’m Sorry,” are taking on a new role as advice columnists. They dive into a range of topics, from family feuds and friendship conflicts to issues surrounding money, marriage, and even sex. They explore these subjects through […]
Dear Sweet Donald Trump … Hold On For All You’re Worth!
Political Turmoil and the Need for Leadership There’s a lot going on right now. The national environment feels heavy with uncertainty. It’s pretty evident that President Trump, known for his love of polls, is navigating some choppy waters as criticism surrounding his responses to federal issues mounts. At this moment, we could really use a […]
Dear Abby: I witnessed a woman cleaning her teeth at an upscale restaurant table
Dear Abby: Concerns Over Table Manners A reader shares an experience from a dinner with friends at a fancy restaurant. While enjoying the meal and conversation, her husband quietly pointed out a woman at a nearby table who was brushing her teeth. Initially, the reader thought she was just using toothpicks. But no, she was […]