For any gender, using the bathroom is an eyes-on-your-own-paper sort of activity. Smiling, eye contact and small talk should ...

Dear Abby: My mom finally wants to get to know my kids. It’s too late. She once told me she was bored with women who were obsessed with their grandchildren ...

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DEAR ABBY: I lost the love of my life recently. He died here in our apartment. I am heartbroken. I’m crying a lot but trying to keep myself together. I get scared being here in our apartment by ...

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who isn’t sure about letting extra guests attend a family reunion.

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Dear Abby: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the last year. He knows I have been balding for many years. Although I have accepted my follicular ...

Dear Abby: Now that I'm retired, I have friends who think I should be their go-to source for help. I have my own schedule and routine now. I like having some days free. How do I politely tell them no.

Advice Dear Abby: People have no business asking woman the value of her diamond anniversary ring Published: Jun. 03, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

DEAR ABBY: I was once a stay-at-home wife. I did all the cooking, housekeeping, etc. Due to a downturn in the industry where my husband was a highly paid executive, he returned to a health-care ...

Dear Abby: Husband doesn’t worry about his bad teeth, but I do Man doesn’t brush enough or go to the dentist, and his wife is embarrassed by the chipped tooth he refuses to fix.

Dear Abby: A dear friend is slowly drinking herself to death, but she doesn't want to admit she has a problem. I've stood by her when most of her other friends have written her off, but I’m ...