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 […]
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 […]