Dear Abby: My colleagues tease me because of my youthful appearance
Dear Abby: I’m a 31-year-old woman navigating life. I’m single, without children, and, honestly, I’m not sure where my career is heading. What complicates things is that I look much younger than I am—around 18 or 19. It’s frustrating when employers and colleagues treat me differently, sometimes even speaking about me disparagingly. Terms like “girl” […]
Dear Abby: My boyfriend got another dog after ours passed away while I’m still in mourning
Dear Abby: Family Dog Situation I’ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 12 years, and we have two kids, with a third on the way. Three years ago, we adopted a dog named Astro, who sadly passed away from heat stroke three months ago. She was only 2 years old. I was driving […]
Dear Abby: My connection with my boyfriend is falling apart
Dear Abby: Struggling Relationship My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 years. Everyone thinks we’re married, but officially, we never tied the knot. He’s not always been empathetic, and I’ve had to deal with things or just let them go. He never buys me gifts, no matter how many times I hint at […]
Dear Abby: It’s been nine months since my puppy passed away, and my husband doesn’t grasp my sadness.
Dear Abby: Grieving the Loss of My Puppy I’ve been grappling with the loss of my cherished puppy, “Truffle,” for the past nine months. She was nearly 15 when I had to make the heart-wrenching decision to euthanize her due to her illness. The grief I feel is truly indescribable; it’s a different kind of […]
Dear Abby: My colleague has been working remotely and accepted a new position without informing our manager.
Dear Abby Letters Dear Abby: My coworker “Erin” has been working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, while the rest of us have returned to the office. We have a close-knit team and usually get along well, but Erin’s absence is creating some tension. It feels unfair to many of us, though Erin herself doesn’t […]
Dear Abby: My insecure husband frequently suspects that I want to leave him for my male friends.
Dear Abby: Advice on Relationship Issues and Neighborhood Concerns Dear Abby: My husband and I have been together for 23 years and married for nearly 9. We’re both in our 60s, and this is the second marriage for each of us. I left my job since it required moving out of state. I’ve noticed that […]
Dear Abby: Wishing you a joyful new year
Welcome to 2026! It’s that time again—the new year is upon us! With the last year behind us, this fresh start offers hope for new beginnings. Now’s a great opportunity to shed old, harmful habits and embrace healthier ones. I’d like to share a collection of New Year’s resolutions that have been popular among my […]
Dear Abby: ChatGPT has been more helpful to me than my therapist
Dear Abby: Seeking Help in the Face of Loss I’m a 50-year-old woman dealing with orthopedic issues from a metabolic disorder. Despite multiple surgeries and some mobility challenges, I have led a rewarding life, working as a special needs teacher, being a wife, and taking care of my grandmother. After my grandmother passed away last […]
Dear Abby: My friend says hurtful things about my weight and social life
Dear Abby I’m an overweight woman who has dropped 50 pounds from my heaviest weight and am still losing, even if it’s pretty slow. My A1C levels have improved to pre-diabetic range, so I guess my efforts aren’t in vain. However, lately, I’ve been dealing with intense sciatica and knee pain from arthritis that forced […]
Dear Abby: My job is causing me depression — would it be selfish to leave?
Dear Abby: Struggles with Work and Relationships Dear Abby: I’m in my early 30s and I’ve got some good things going on—like a recent move into a house and marrying a man I truly love. I have friends, hobbies, and aspirations, one of which is to write novels. However, I’m currently stuck in a marketing […]