DEAR ABBY: When my ex-wife died recently, she left our two children (in their 20s and 30s) a home that was in her name. Dear Abby: After the split, my son-in-law sent me this email Dear Abby: I ...

Dear Abby: I chewed out my daughter for her ungrateful reaction to the birthday cake.

DEAR ABBY: I lost my wife of 20 years four months ago after a prolonged illness. I retired at 62 and became her primary caretaker. The job of caretaker is endless and stressful, and yet rewarding ...

Dear Abby advises a reader on how to handle her toddler in emotional situations. Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: My husband’s stepmother passed recently after a long illness, and ...

Dear Abby advises on family tension surrounding dietary restrictions.

DEAR ABBY: My husband bought me a beautiful diamond ring for our 35th anniversary. People often ask how much it cost and why we would spend that. I know I don’t have to explain myself, and I try ...

Abby hears from a reader whose friend has endured 40 years of an emotionally abusive marriage with intermittent "normal" periods, while a senior dog sitter is feeling lonely for human companionship.

DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law passed away, and I have never been particularly close to my mother-in-law. I have encouraged my husband to visit his mother and maintain a good relationship with her.

Advice Dear Abby: Out of nowhere, older man in relationship accuses me of emotional immaturity Published: Apr. 21, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

DEAR MINDING: Eventually, yes. However, before you do that, please tell your co-worker she needs to have a serious talk with her physician about her blood pressure problem.

DEAR ABBY: At 63, I am the youngest sister of four siblings. We grew up in the turmoil of Dad’s alcoholism and hoarding, as well as physical and emotional abuse from both our parents.

Advice Dear Abby: Legal divorce is one thing, but it needs to come with emotional divorce, too Published: Mar. 13, 2025, 6:00 a.m.