Dear Abby: My husband attempts to dominate me when we are around our friends
Dear Abby I’ve been married to my husband for 40 years, and we share a close circle of friends. We camp, throw parties, and travel with them regularly. However, I’ve got a serious issue. My husband insists that I can’t have private conversations with the men in our group unless I clear it with him […]
Dear Abby: I am concerned about my retired parents who are addicted to technology
Dear Abby My young daughter and I spent three months visiting my parents while my husband was deployed. It was a wonderful time, but I noticed something concerning: my parents seemed to be on their phones more than ever. They’re in their mid-60s and retired, which is great for keeping up with technology, I guess, […]
Dear Abby: My daughter is making my grandchildren difficult to handle
Dear Abby: Family Tensions Over Behavior I have three daughters, each with kids of their own. We take a family trip every year. However, my daughter Monica’s children, aged 8 and 9, are causing some issues. They disrespect adults, swear, and yell, which really concerns me. I care for them, but this behavior is tough […]
Dear Abby: I’ve threatened divorce over my wife’s messiness — nothing changes
Dear Abby Letters Dear Abby: I’m usually quite neat and organized, but my wife, well, she’s the opposite. I knew this about her before we tied the knot, yet we made a promise that she would make an effort to be tidier if we lived together. Sadly, that hasn’t happened. Every time she comes home, […]
Dear Abby: I’m nearing retirement and feeling anxious about how to fill my free time
Dear Abby I’m a 66-year-old woman who has put in 47 years of full-time work while also raising two kids. To be honest, I’m pretty worn out from it all and plan to retire in three months. I’m single and don’t have a boyfriend. I have plenty of friends and family around, but I’m starting […]
Dear Abby: My partner and I have not been intimate for four years
Dear Abby I’m a senior woman in great shape. I’ve always been active, so attracting men hasn’t been difficult. Five years ago, I married a man I had known for a long time. Our sex life was fairly active initially, but it’s been four years since he showed any intimacy. He claims it’s due to […]
Dear Abby: My grandson has distanced himself from our family — should I attempt to maintain contact?
Dear Abby: My grandson “Ethan” and his fiancée lived with his mother until four years ago. When I moved, I chose not to inform my parents of my new address. It’s been a while since my daughter met my son, and I think they text occasionally. Ethan got married seven months back. He didn’t invite […]
Dear Abby: My granddaughter never comes to see our family
Dear Abby My son married a wonderful woman, “Noelle,” two years ago. They live a few hours away and have a one-year-old son, my third grandchild. Noelle’s parents live about 16 miles from me, and she takes the baby there almost every weekend—but I haven’t seen them since my grandchild’s birthday five months ago. Interestingly, […]
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 […]