My mother, who is close to 85, Every time she sees me, she tells me how “cute” I look, and asks where I got the top I’m ...

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

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

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

I appreciate the kindness, but I resent the implication that a woman alone cannot afford to pay for her own meals.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Should I be “presentable” when sitting out on the back deck of our townhouse? It is only visible from two ...

A close friend — whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day — is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed with ...

GENTLE READER: “If you could please use my legal name on any official documents, that would save us all a lot of confusion ...

Then, just one time to show goodwill, offer to go out to lunch instead. Miss Manners cannot guarantee that your friend will ...

My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have ...

"Abby, am I unreasonable? I did see a therapist who said my husband has an emotional relationship with this woman and I had ...

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