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 […]
Dear Abby: My husband dreams of his former girlfriend at night
Dear Abby Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married for four and a half years. Before me, he had a long-term girlfriend he dated intermittently for 15 years, who passed away while he was incarcerated. We tied the knot just three months after his release. The issue is that nearly every night when […]
Goodbye, dear penny. Your time has come to an end, but you will always be remembered.
Farewell, Penny: A Tribute to a Beloved Coin Oh, dear Penny, you’ve been quite the trooper. We picked you up, and you brought us good luck. Remember when we used to give you to others, and it felt like we were gifting them ideas? And then there were those wild debates about whether dropping you […]
Dear Abby: My son’s spouse has a drinking problem
Dear Abby: My eldest son, “Adam,” turned 50 last month. He and his wife, “Lindy,” live about four hours away. They invited me and my husband to a birthday celebration she was hosting for him. Unfortunately, Adam’s daughter from his previous marriage couldn’t make it for some reason. Lindy tends to drink a bit too […]
Dear Christian: God didn’t choose you to be a ‘graceful failure’
The Call for Higher Ambitions Among Christians Many Christians tend to aim too low. There’s often a confusion between humility and negativity, or meekness and mediocrity, which leads us to believe that God intends for us to suppress our ambitions. In this process, we can inadvertently turn failure into a distorted form of virtue disguised […]
Dear Abby: My husband has turned into a social menace
Dear Abby: Marriage Struggles and Family Dynamics Dear Abby, there’s a saying, “No man is an island.” But honestly, I think that’s not applicable to my situation. My husband, who has become increasingly impatient with everyone, including his own family, has always been a bit negative. Over the years, it seems to have worsened significantly. […]