I am a 40-year-old woman dating a wonderful man my age. I purchased a house in my 20s, earned several degrees, own my own ...

Dear Abby: I have been dating a man for 2½ years. He’s divorced; I am a widow. We get along well and enjoy many activities ...

My sister has always been a liar and a manipulator. She has lost jobs because of her toxic behavior. Our parents passed away 20 years ago, and ever since, she has trashed their memory to anyone who ...

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am always looking to meet new people and make new friends. But for the last five years or so, I have ...

Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization. As you have ...

Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.

I’m frequently in meetings where a colleague is so long-winded, we're not able to finish the business at hand.

GENTLE READER: How you feel about it is not Miss Manners’ department. Nor is basic biology, though she cannot help noticing ...

I am pregnant with the first-born grandson on both sides. My husband and I plan to use my husband's middle name for our son's first name and my father's middle name for his middle name. My father is ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have seen a close relative in the news for something nefarious. I know they must be upset by the reports, and I sincerely feel bad for them, as I know this action was out of ...

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