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Our 23-year-old son, "Ed," was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet — he even joined a gym and ...
Abby advises a worried mom about how his girlfriend is influencing his hygiene and habits—should she intervene?
Dear Not the Same: Stop blaming Emily for the changes you have observed. Your son is making those changes himself. Although his girlfriend appears to be ignorant about basic hygiene, I am not sure you ...
Because the space has no oversight, take the reins by posting a community note on the door or in the room that acknowledges ...
When my daughter, “Trish,” and her husband separated, I reached out to each of them for occasional check-ins. Trish left him after confessing to infidelity via email. He messaged me with a copy of ...
As to your embarrassment about entertaining friends, that concern may be needless ... I was hurt when my husband reached out ...
Apologize and offer to join them in family counseling if they are willing ... is there a secret in the closet? Dear Abby: Hard to tell where the concern ends and jealousy begins with new boyfriend’s ...
DEAR ABBY: I am married, but it isn’t perfect. My husband of seven years, for whatever reason, doesn’t like my family. My mom has now been diagnosed ... My husband and I help her out with any minor ...
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my mid-20s who has had only abusive, toxic and horrendous relationships after entering adulthood. Since high school, I have spent years trying to find a “good guy ...
Dear Abby advises on family tension surrounding dietary restrictions. DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (non-alcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have ...
Dear Abby, written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips answers a question about health issues, families and all-you-can-eat buffets. Canva ...
Dear Abby advises a woman who says she didn't know about the changes in her family's vacation until her sister told her.