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I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I’m 40 years old, but she still treats me like I’m a teenager. She expects me to ...
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
DEAR ABBY: I am worried about my 21-year-old son, “Travis.” He hasn’t quite left our home that he shares with me and my husband, but he sleeps here only one or two nights. He’s in school ...
Dear Abby: I am worried about my 21-year-old son, “Travis.” He hasn’t quite left our home that he shares with me and my husband, but he sleeps here only one or two nights.
DEAR ABBY: My 17-year-old granddaughter is dating a 19-year-old boy. He recently confided in me that he has been drinking alcohol. (He found a place that doesn’t check ID.) At first, he said, it ...
A woman asks Dear Abby whether her persistent old flame is being romantic — or just creepy. He wants her to leave her husband. She’s not interested.
A woman feels hurt that her in-laws still refuse to use her last name after 12 years of marriage. Dear Abby shares advice on ...
A reader seeks advice on what to do about their child who is on the spectrum who hasn't spoken to them in a while.
Dear Abby gives advice to a mom whose youngest daughter suddenly wants to live with her father in another state.
Dear Abby: My 14-year-old wants to go live in another state I don’t know what’s behind this decision, and I’m worried I’ll lose her Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window ...
DEAR ABBY: I am worried about my 21-year-old son, “Travis.” He hasn’t quite left our home that he shares with me and my husband, but he sleeps here only one or two nights.