Abby advises a worried mom about how his girlfriend is influencing his hygiene and habits—should she intervene?

It becomes loud and messy the more the “kids” drink. The conversations are different, and the baby cries, and it has ...

DEAR ABBY: As a young mother, I endured a difficult marriage filled with domestic abuse. In the midst of that turmoil, I struggled to be the parent my children needed. They are adults now, and I find ...

Our 23-year-old son, "Ed," was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet — he even joined a gym and ...

DEAR GRANDMA: From what you have written, this nice, respectful young adult has developed a dependency on alcohol. Warn your granddaughter about what this may mean for her future.

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader whose is having problems with her mother-in-law since her husband became incarcerated.

Advice Dear Abby: My mother wants a relationship with my adult kids, but she ignored them growing up Published: Jun. 14, 2025, 12:01 a.m.

DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and have been married for 15 years. I have two kids, ages 22 and 25. Both are on their own, living their own lives. My wife is 45. She has a 25-year-old son who has a four-year ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other’s company. My mom is nearly 80. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my ...

Life & Culture Dear Abby: Aloof grandma ignored kids when they were young, wonders why they don’t visit now Published: Jun. 14, 2025, 12:07 a.m.