Dear Abby: I’ve reconnected with the one who got away

Dear Abby: I’ve reconnected with the one who got away

DEAR ABBY: After being divorced for 18 years, I have reconnected with my high school sweetheart. She got in touch with me, and we started talking and seeing each other. She says she loves me, and to be honest, I love her, too. The problem is, she’s married. She has grown kids and is raising … Read more

Dear Abby: My sister is a chronic liar, it makes me cringe

Dear Abby: My sister is a chronic liar, it makes me cringe

DEAR ABBY: I’m at a loss about how to deal with my sister, “Julie.” We had an incredibly hard childhood. We lost our mother when she was only 48. My issue with Julie is her constant and blatant storytelling. She has two young children and is recently divorced. While I feel terrible about her situation … Read more

Dear Abby: My needy, demanding mother is ruining my life

Dear Abby: My needy, demanding mother is ruining my life

DEAR ABBY: I am a daughter who has spent 40 years helping out my parents. My father passed away seven years ago, and I miss him every day. My mother, whom I love very much, has become very needy, demanding and vocal in running all of our lives since Dad’s death. I’m at my wit’s … Read more

Dear Abby: A friend really screwed me over

Dear Abby: A friend really screwed me over

DEAR ABBY: I have a longtime friend, “Eve,” whose husband just died at 55. She is, of course, devastated. To combat her grief and loneliness, she’s going out every day or night with dozens of girlfriends. This is good because she’s doing all kinds of new sports and activities and filling her time with interesting … Read more

Dear Abby: I met my soulmate but there’s one problem — I’m married

Dear Abby: I met my soulmate but there’s one problem — I’m married

DEAR ABBY: I am married, but my wife and I are unhappy and have been for years. We grew apart after 17 years. We tried counseling multiple times; it only reinforces the decision to divorce. I have had two affairs. One lasted six months; the other on and off for the past nine months.  The … Read more

Dear Abby: I think my husband is having an affair with a coworker

Dear Abby: I think my husband is having an affair with a coworker

DEAR ABBY: Last night I went to a party where my husband introduced me to all of his co-workers except for one young female who kept hanging out beside him. She’s about 25 years younger than he is, and he’s her boss.  I thought it was odd that he didn’t introduce me. I finally introduced … Read more

Dear Abby: My mother-in-law told me a terrible secret she hasn’t told her own children

Dear Abby: My mother-in-law told me a terrible secret she hasn’t told her own children

DEAR ABBY: About 20 years ago, my mother-in-law confided something shocking to me. Some background: My husband has two sisters. One is a year older and looks just like him. They both resemble their dad. The younger one looks nothing like the other two or their dad.  My MIL told me she and her husband … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend gave me an ultimatatum

Dear Abby: My boyfriend gave me an ultimatatum

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of three years wants me to move in with him. He’s a great guy. He’s loving and affectionate, kind and caring. We want the same things for our kids and have quite a few things in common. We enjoy playing sports, and we’re both foodies. He checks a lot of my … Read more

Dear Abby: My ‘influencer’ daughter lives at home and doesn’t pay bills

Dear Abby: My ‘influencer’ daughter lives at home and doesn’t pay bills

DEAR ABBY: My 28-year-old daughter moved back home when COVID hit. She works as an influencer and also has a part-time job as a content creator. She doesn’t pay bills. My husband doesn’t want her to pay rent, etc. I feel it’s important for her to do so. She does pay for her groceries and … Read more

Dear Abby: I think my brother-in-law has Alzheimer’s, what do I do?

Dear Abby: I think my brother-in-law has Alzheimer’s, what do I do?

DEAR ABBY: My wife passed away six months ago after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. I was her primary caregiver. Since she passed, her brother has been showing the same symptoms of paranoia she started with. Contact with him brings back sad memories, but I don’t know how to talk to him about it without … Read more

Dear Abby: I want to leave my wife for another woman but I don’t want to hurt my son

Dear Abby: I want to leave my wife for another woman but I don’t want to hurt my son

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for a little more than 12 years. My wife and I have one child. Unfortunately, like a lot of relationships, we’ve been stuck in a rough patch for a while now. I learned that she was having an affair a few years ago, which rocked me to the core. I … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m engaged but still in love with an old flame

Dear Abby: I’m engaged but still in love with an old flame

DEAR ABBY: I recently got engaged to a man I’ve been seeing long-distance for about a year. Then, out of the blue, an old military friend/crush called me and told me he has been thinking a lot about me and is working on himself. He apologized for the times he ghosted me because he couldn’t … Read more

Dear Abby: My daughter cheated on her husband — my grandson is crushed

Dear Abby: My daughter cheated on her husband — my grandson is crushed

DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Maddie,” 34, just left what I thought was a great marriage. After only five years, she cheated on her husband, “Glenn.” Their 6-year-old son is crushed. I know there are two sides to every story, but our entire family loves Glenn. He’s a hard worker, but quiet and kind of a … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m friends with benefits with a much younger man

Dear Abby: I’m friends with benefits with a much younger man

DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband of 20 years a little over two years ago. Last year, I moved to another state to be close to family. I rented an apartment, and my best friend moved with me. Shortly after, I met a much younger man. He was immediately interested in me. He’s sweet, kind … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend put a knife to my throat

Dear Abby: My boyfriend put a knife to my throat

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for five years. It started out wonderful, but now I’m having second thoughts. He keeps putting my kids down and telling me I’m a bad mother. It’s so bad he has even put a knife to my throat. And, yes, he hits me.  I am not an … Read more

Dear Abby: I left my husband 2 months after our wedding

Dear Abby: I left my husband 2 months after our wedding

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I separated two months after our wedding. Our divorce was final five months ago. After I left him, I started talking to a younger guy I had a lot in common with. However, he has a gambling problem and ended up stealing money from my cash app.  He eventually paid … Read more