Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I have been dating “Rita” for four months. We peck on the lips, hug and hold hands, but we have had only one real kiss so far ...

A good friend of mine, “Louis,” has big problems. He is in his 60s, and although he’s 50% disabled, he can still work custodial jobs. His sister, “Gayle,” ...

A spouse feels pressured to host adult stepchildren who quietly resent them and offer no real relationship in return.

A good friend of mine, "Louis," has big problems. He is in his 60s, and although he's 50% disabled, he can still work ...

Please consider a change in attitude. You stated that your husband’s children are polite and cordial with you. They may not dislike you as much as fear that gettin ...

GENTLE READER: While Miss Manners agrees that this conversation jumped the rails, she does not understand why you were still ...

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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

DEAR ABBY: Last year, after several years overseas, my husband and I returned stateside and moved to my hometown. It has been a lonely transition.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

My husband has two grown children from his first marriage and two grandchildren. When I met him, he was still in what he described as a very unhappy and unhealthy marriage of 30 years. Because of this ...