Dear Abby: I’m being harrassed about an explicit video that I’m pretty sure I didn’t star in

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, I started receiving mysterious phone calls from a man claiming to have in his possession videos of me performing sexual acts. I do not know where he would have gotten something like that. I changed my phone number, but somehow he got my new number and started harassing me … Read more

Dear Abby: I want to leave my angry fiancé, but I’m afraid to hurt his kids

DEAR ABBY: I am a 54-year-old woman who, after 40 years, reconnected with my childhood best friend, “Neil.” We are now engaged. I have no children, but Neil has two girls ages 11 and 13. The 11-year-old is in therapy and on medication for depression and anxiety. I love them as if they were my … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m not worry-free about this child-free wedding

DEAR ABBY: My youngest son is getting married this spring, and they have decided they want a child-free wedding reception. We have three grandchildren, ages 3 to 7. The wedding is where my son and his fiancée live, so we are all traveling. They have asked all three kids to be in the wedding party … Read more

Dear Abby: My daughter is standing by her mother after a shocking murder charge

DEAR ABBY: I am writing for advice on how to be supportive of my adult children in light of an alleged crime committed by their mother. She was arrested for first-degree murder. The victim was my children’s younger half-sibling. I am especially challenged dealing with my daughter. She is supporting her mother in this. She … Read more

Dear Abby: My charity donations unleashed a flood of nonstop fundraising mail

DEAR ABBY: Do charities and nonprofits share or sell donor information? For years, maybe decades, I’ve made quarterly contributions to two well-known charities for children’s cancer research hospitals, and I truly believe in what they do. However, over the last few years, I have started receiving an increasing number of requests for money.  One continues … Read more

Dear Abby: I don’t see any point in meeting my daughter’s sister from the same mister

Dear Abby: I don’t see any point in meeting my daughter’s sister from the same mister

DEAR ABBY: I have been widowed for seven years. My husband served in the Air Force in Saigon during the conflict in Vietnam. We met and married shortly after he returned from his hitch overseas. We had two daughters together.  Recently, my older daughter was notified through social media that she has a half-sister, “Leiba,” … Read more

Dear Abby: The mothers of the bride are taking over wedding plans

Dear Abby: The mothers of the bride are taking over wedding plans

DEAR ABBY: My 33-year-old daughter is getting married, and the mothers have taken over her wedding plans. They want more than 200 guests, a full Catholic ceremony, fine wines, a full bar, plated dinner and a live band.  My daughter wants to please everyone but is not a practicing Catholic. She wants a small, intimate … Read more

Dear Abby: A memorial is for paying your last respects, but I have no respect for him

Dear Abby: A memorial is for paying your last respects, but I have no respect for him

DEAR ABBY: My brother “Earl” and I always had a very bad relationship. When I was 6 and Earl was 13, he molested me. Actually, he took my virginity. My mother caught him but whipped both of us and told me I should have known better than to allow it to happen. Fast-forward to when … Read more

Dear Abby: My nephew lacks survival skills. How do I get out of this stinky situation?

Dear Abby: My nephew lacks survival skills. How do I get out of this stinky situation?

DEAR ABBY: I suggested to my husband that he invite his nephew “Ryan” (age 26) to stay with us. Ryan definitely needed some male direction. He was homeless, jobless and didn’t even know how to apply for a job. Ryan is not mentally challenged. He simply was never taught anything until he was thrown out … Read more

Exclusive | Rachel Dolezal is my sex coach — her outrageous advice may just fix my love life

Exclusive | Rachel Dolezal is my sex coach — her outrageous advice may just fix my love life

For my new sex coach, nothing is black or white. After striking out with women for years, I knew I needed to learn the art of performing under pressure. Naturally, I turned to a world-class authority on publicly faking it: Rachel Dolezal. The notorious race-swapping former head of the Spokane, Washington NAACP turned OnlyFans model … Read more

Dear Abby: Everyone offered help when I got sick, but no one showed up when I needed them

Dear Abby: Everyone offered help when I got sick, but no one showed up when I needed them

DEAR ABBY: I have a chronic illness and have been on a long-term leave of absence from my job for two years now. I have always surrounded myself with good people and have been blessed with great friends and family. When I was diagnosed, everyone was supportive. There were many platitudes, not the least of … Read more

Savannah James’ advice for WAGs — and the ‘facade’ that could ruin it all

Savannah James’ advice for WAGs — and the ‘facade’ that could ruin it all

Savannah James pulled back the curtain on her personal life with her husband, LeBron James. During an appearance on the “Question Everything” podcast, the entrepreneur explained advice that she wishes she implemented earlier in their relationship — and she didn’t sugarcoat how hard it is to be an NBA wife to the league’s all-time leading … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband acts like our failing marriage is all my fault but I still love him

Dear Abby: My husband acts like our failing marriage is all my fault but I still love him

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been living with my mom for a little over a year. Our 4-year-old lives here also. Mom has guardianship of her because of our past. A month ago, my husband decided he was leaving. I didn’t leave with him because of my daughter. Now he acts like everything … Read more

Dear Abby: My new friends called me family, then vanished without explanation

Dear Abby: My new friends called me family, then vanished without explanation

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, my cousin “Roy” introduced me to his friends, who, once a month, have a party at the home of one of the couples. We would eat and then play a form of dominoes. It was raucous and fun. The second time I went, a couple in the group told me … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m my families chamber of secrets. Should I open up the gates and reveal all?

Dear Abby: I’m my families chamber of secrets. Should I open up the gates and reveal all?

DEAR ABBY: There are two significant secrets in my family, and as I’m a member of the oldest generation and likely in my last decade, I wonder if they should see the light of day.  The first involves my cousin. He’s a year older than I am and doesn’t know he was adopted. My older … Read more

Dear Abby: I do it all while my wife doesn’t even have a driver’s license and its driving me to drink

Dear Abby: I do it all while my wife doesn’t even have a driver’s license and its driving me to drink

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 17 years. We have three daughters. She doesn’t work, doesn’t have a driver’s license, doesn’t clean and rarely cooks. I often find myself so frustrated at her lack of commitment to the family that I drink and go to bed after I cook dinner.  I work … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband and daughter attack me, and I live in total dysfunction

Dear Abby: My husband and daughter attack me, and I live in total dysfunction

DEAR ABBY: I am living in total dysfunction with my daughter (32) and husband (75). I am retired and going on 76. My daughter will not work and is controlling my life. She has OCD and refuses medication. It’s so bad that she has become completely dependent on me. She makes me drive her and … Read more

Dear Abby: After 31 years of marriage, my wife still isn’t interested in my music

Dear Abby: After 31 years of marriage, my wife still isn’t interested in my music

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 31 years. We have a great marriage. We work from home, so we spend pretty much every minute together and enjoy each other’s company so much that it isn’t an issue. That said, I will also share that I’m a basement musician. It’s my hobby. I … Read more