Dear Abby: I feel like I’m tiptoeing around my husband who drinks too much—I’ve reached my limit
Dear Abby: Struggles in Marriage Dear Abby: My husband, Seth, who’s been retired for 15 years, is really challenging me. He’s often negative, abusive, and has become estranged from many friends, affecting his relationships with family too. He drinks excessively throughout the day (I drink occasionally as well), says hurtful things I never imagined I’d […]
Dear Abby: My husband ignored my MS and put me at risk for COVID
Dear Abby Two years ago, my husband learned that his adult child’s partner tested positive for COVID-19 just two days before we were supposed to meet. He chose not to tell me. At that time, neither of us had contracted the virus, and we were being very careful about it. I have multiple sclerosis, which […]
Dear Abby: Is it right to reveal the truth about his parents to my elderly cousin?
Dear Abby: Eight years ago, my wife and I ended our sexual relationship. She’s busy taking care of our two grandchildren for long hours—11 to 12 each day, five or sometimes six days a week, which adds up to around 60 or 70 hours a week. When I pick her up, she’s often irritable and […]
Dear Abby: My romantic interest is with me but believes being gay is wrong
Dear Abby: Mixed Signals from Mark Dear Abby: I’m a young gay man facing some issues. I recently met Mark, a really attractive guy with a sweet nature, and we had an amazing time together. We spent two nights at a hotel, but just two days later, he went to church and now believes that […]
Dear Abby: My daughter’s family dislikes me and it’s impacting my mental well-being
Dear Abby Dear Abby: A decade ago, I reconnected with Christy, my daughter from a brief relationship I had many years ago. We separated before she was born, and my ex didn’t inform me about her until after her birth. By then, she had married a man who was known as Christy’s father, but Christy […]
Dear Abby: My husband wants to charge me $300 to take care of our kids
Dear Abby Letters Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I have two kids, and we work night shifts that keep us on opposite schedules, meaning one of us is always home. Recently, my best friend from high school surprised me with concert tickets to our favorite band, but the concert lands on my night with the […]
Dear Abby: I’m not talking to my friend because she wouldn’t take care of my dog
Dear Abby: I’ve had a long-standing friendship with “Mylene.” We often looked after each other’s dogs to help with costs. I was there for her during tough times, like when she broke her leg and needed help with her dog. No matter what, whether it was a funeral or a family crisis, I always made […]
Dear Abby: My daughter is managing my relationship with her son
Dear Abby: My daughter is making it really difficult for me to have a relationship with my little grandson. It’s always about restrictions. Every time I visit, there are rules: “Don’t bring toys. No more toys. Don’t turn on the TV. Turn that children’s music down. Stay inside because bugs or heat are bad. No […]
Dear Abby: I’ve been in a relationship for seven years, but I worry she may not be the right one for me.
Dear Abby: I’m in my 70s, and my girlfriend is eight years my junior. We met 42 years back when a relative thought we’d be a good match. I grew up as an only child, while she came from a broken home. We dated for a while, but communication was tough back then. I was […]
Dear Abby: My daughter sought our assistance, and now we are being excluded
Dear Abby Our grown daughter has kids that we cherish. She recently asked for our help by watching them occasionally, and we were more than happy to oblige. Before her newest baby arrived three months ago, we would frequently watch the kids, even having them sleep over sometimes. After the baby’s arrival, she invited us […]