I want to stay strong and not allow fleeting memories of past good times to cloud my decisions about this or any future ...

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

I finally broke free from a toxic relationship and wonder how I allowed his behavior to become acceptable. My bigger worry, ...

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

DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our ...

Dear Abby advises a woman who finally broke up with her boyfriend after repeatedly getting into heated fights.

DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard ...

DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is close to 85, has decided to dress like me. Every time she sees me, she tells me how “cute” I look, and asks where I got the top I’m wearing. The next time I see her, she’s ...

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 ...

When I think about how I allowed myself to be picked apart and beaten down by this individual, it brings on ambiguous feelings knowing the woman I am and could be. I also wonder how I allowed his ...

DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have recently begun texting more often. An example: One night he was ...