Dear Abby: I’m considering ending my 38-year marriage
Advice Column Insights Dear Abby: I’ve been married for 38 years, and we have three grown children and four grandchildren. There have been moments when I wondered if my husband stayed with me out of obligation or because he had a young woman pregnant years ago. After my first child was born, I often thought […]
Suspect in Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting Robert Dear passes away while in federal custody
Suspect in 2015 Colorado Clinic Shooting Dies in Custody A suspect linked to a deadly shooting at a family planning clinic in Colorado back in 2015 has passed away while in federal custody, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The individual, Robert Dear, aged 67, died on Saturday from natural causes at the Federal […]
Colorado Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear passes away in a federal prison in Missouri
Robert Deere, who faced charges for killing three individuals in 2015 while offering abortion services at a family planning clinic in Colorado, has passed away while in federal custody, as confirmed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Tuesday. Deere died of natural causes on Saturday at the Federal Prisoner Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, […]
Dear Abby: My son asked the person who assaulted me to his wedding
Dear Abby: My son “Logan” is the result of a traumatic situation. He reached out to his father and developed a bond with him without knowing the circumstances of my pregnancy when that happened. Now, Logan understands what transpired in our family. Logan has invited his father to his wedding, and if he’s going to […]
Dear Abby: I believe my new husband has Asperger’s and may not be telling me the truth.
Dear Abby I’ve been married to my husband for just two months, and so far, I’ve only shared the news with close friends and family. Recently, someone reached out to me about my husband, mentioning that he has Asperger’s Syndrome. This person knows my name and number, but I have no idea who they are […]
Dear Abby: The father of my child wants nothing to do with our baby
Dear Abby: Ten years ago, I met Richard. I was married then to “Eddie,” but we were separated for about nine months. Richard and I connected immediately; I found him very attractive. A few months in, I unexpectedly became pregnant. Richard didn’t stick around after he found out. He has since met our son “Brady” […]
Dear Abby: Am I wrong to say sorry for raising my voice at my daughter’s undesirable boyfriend?
Dear Abby: My daughter is asking me to apologize to her boyfriend “Harry” for raising my voice at her while I was helping her move six years ago. I traveled quite a distance—about 250 miles—just to assist her. So, on moving day, Harry didn’t take any leave from work, which meant he didn’t show up […]
Dear Abby: My parents are reluctant to come to my house
Dear Abby: Family Dynamics and Relationships Dear Abby: I’m 40, single, and child-free. Lately, it’s been harder for my parents to come over for dinner, and they only live 45 minutes away. They’re both retired and in good health. Honestly, anyone who’s been to my place knows it’s always tidy, has a pleasant smell, and […]
Dear Abby: It would be a disaster if my niece moved in with my father, but he won’t hear my concerns
Dear Abby: My 19-year-old niece hasn’t graduated from high school and has struggled with rehab stints for years. She’s about to finish her residential program and is searching for a place to stay. Her parents have set some “house rules” she finds difficult, like avoiding drugs and not seeing her boyfriend. I have three kids […]
Dear Abby: My mother-in-law excluded me from her will
Dear Abby: A Mixed Bag of Family Dynamics I’ve been married to my husband for 35 years now, and I thought things were good between us. Recently, my mother-in-law updated her will, intending to leave all her assets to him. If he happens to pass away before her, then it will go to her three […]