Dear Abby: My husband of 38 years wants us to move in with his sick parents

Dear Abby: My husband of 38 years wants us to move in with his sick parents

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 38 years. It has been a happy marriage for the most part; we rarely disagree or argue. The problem is, his parents are both very sick. His mom has Alzheimer’s, and his father was just diagnosed with stage-4 cancer — he’ll probably die within six … Read more

Dear Abby: My friend dresses so poorly we were kicked out of a restaurant on our vacation

Dear Abby: My friend dresses so poorly we were kicked out of a restaurant on our vacation

DEAR ABBY: My friend dresses like a slob. We were on a cruise and went to dine in one of the upscale restaurants on the ship. Because she was wearing jean shorts and an old, faded T-shirt, we were asked to leave. We will be going on another cruise soon, and I’m concerned she will … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband’s son emotionally hurt him over paying a health insurance premium

Dear Abby: My husband’s son emotionally hurt him over paying a health insurance premium

DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I married a year ago, I dropped my health insurance plan and joined his family plan, since he also provides coverage for his children, including one who is an adult. There was no additional cost to add me.  However, months later, the insurance company raised the monthly premium for … Read more

Dear Abby: My son married a woman who won’t speak with me

Dear Abby: My son married a woman who won’t speak with me

DEAR ABBY: Right after high school, our son joined the military and left home. We are proud of him and keep in touch mostly by phone because he’s stationed across the country. Since he has been away, he met a young lady on a dating website. I met her briefly on a quick visit. I … Read more

Dear Abby: How do I tell my roach-infested relative I want nothing to do with them?

Dear Abby: How do I tell my roach-infested relative I want nothing to do with them?

DEAR ABBY: One of my family members is a loner. I’m the closest relative to them. They invite my children and me over for holiday dinners, but the house is dirty with roaches galore. The bugs even crawl on you during the day on the couch. I don’t want to go there for this reason.  … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband unfriended me on Facebook

Dear Abby: My husband unfriended me on Facebook

DEAR ABBY: Out of nowhere, my husband announced he thinks we should unfriend each other on Facebook. I got upset and told him it would make me feel insecure about us, because I think there is no reason for it. I find it very suspicious, and if there is a reason, I think we should … Read more

Dear Abby: My fiancé is broke — is it wrong to call the engagement off?

Dear Abby: My fiancé is broke — is it wrong to call the engagement off?

DEAR ABBY: I was divorced four years ago after a 27-year marriage. Unbeknownst to me, my ex-husband hadn’t paid taxes for 17 years. We were always pretty strapped as a couple and the parents of four. Money was a constant worry, and I foolishly let him handle it all.  I am now on my own … Read more

Dear Abby: My fiance won’t commit to a date for our wedding

Dear Abby: My fiance won’t commit to a date for our wedding

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I are going back and forth about setting a date for our wedding. We have begun arguing lately about normal relationship issues. He calls them fights, when all I’m trying to do is express my feelings so we get on the same page. Then, instead of talking, he shuts down … Read more

Dear Abby: My daughter suffers from postpartum depression, her hubby wants another baby

Dear Abby: My daughter suffers from postpartum depression, her hubby wants another baby

DEAR ABBY: When my grandchild was born five years ago, my daughter suffered from severe postpartum depression and had to be hospitalized. Her father, who is not in good health, and I lived seven hours away and traveled as often as we could to help out. At one point my son-in-law called and told me … Read more

Abby Lee Miller backtracks on attraction to high school football players after backlash

Abby Lee Miller backtracks on attraction to high school football players after backlash

Abby Lee Miller is “setting the record straight” after admitting last week to being attracted to high school football players on Sofia Franklyn’s “Sofia with an F” podcast. “I do like those hot, athletic, muscular types of guys — the jocks,” the former “Dance Moms” star, 57, said in a video posted to Instagram on Monday after … Read more

Abby Lee Miller, 57, admits being attracted to high school football players: ‘That’s my downfall’

Abby Lee Miller, 57, admits being attracted to high school football players: ‘That’s my downfall’

Former jailbird seeks jailbait. Abby Lee Miller cha cha’d her way into controversy by shamelessly admitting an attraction to high school football players. The 57-year-old convicted felon and former “Dance Moms” star uttered the cringe-making confession on a recent episode of ex-“Call Her Daddy’ co-host Sofia Franklyn’s “Sofia with an F” podcast. The pair were wrapping up … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m a bisexual married to a straight man – do I need to tell my family?

Dear Abby: I’m a bisexual married to a straight man – do I need to tell my family?

DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my late 30s. I live in the Midwest, where towns can be conservative, and residents tend to be judgmental. For as long as I can remember, I have always found people of both sexes to be attractive. I don’t act on it because I am married to a straight … Read more

Dear Abby, I’m jealous of my brother’s success

Dear Abby, I’m jealous of my brother’s success

DEAR ABBY: I’m ashamed to admit that I’m envious of my younger brother’s recent success. He got into a fantastic medical program, and once he’s completed it, I’m sure he’ll get a great job with loads of perks. I am proud of him and I do love him, but I can’t deny my jealousy.  I … Read more

Dear Abby: How do I tell my friends I don’t want to spend time with them?

Dear Abby: How do I tell my friends I don’t want to spend time with them?

DEAR ABBY: I am in a group of friends who are mainly from the same country. We bond pretty well and occasionally spend time together. We mostly communicate by text in a chat group. Once in a while I get messages from them — mostly greetings or chats about general stuff, but nothing personal.  I’m … Read more

Dear Abby: My father-in-law is a man-child

Dear Abby: My father-in-law is a man-child

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Eli,” and I bought a beautiful white Labrador puppy, “Sasha,” two years ago. I live with him and my future father-in-law, “Harry,” at his father’s house. Eli’s father is basically a man-child. Harry feeds Sasha table scraps, and even though we have asked him to stop, he doesn’t. He laughs and … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband hired a prostitute

Dear Abby: My husband hired a prostitute

DEAR ABBY: Two years before he met me, my husband of four years did something I feel was morally repugnant: He solicited a prostitute. When he committed this act, he was going through a dark period in his life. He was divorcing a woman who had cheated and left him for another man, raising his … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband’s daughter won’t let me near her children

Dear Abby: My husband’s daughter won’t let me near her children

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Frank” for 2 1/2 years. We met and married quickly. Best decision ever. We each had raised two daughters as single parents with different parenting styles. Our girls now range in age from 30 to 33. They are adults with lives and children of their own.  My daughters … Read more