DEAR ABBY: How do I get my mother-in-law to stop dropping by without calling first? My husband and I have been married for 26 years. Both of us have asked her nicely over the years to please call to make sure it’s a good time, rather than just drop by unannounced. She, however, blatantly ignores … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A cousin I hardly know (he’s 20 years older than I am and has lived hundreds of miles away my entire life) was visiting. He offered to drive me to his brother’s house out in the country, about 30 miles from here, for dinner. The last 15 miles were on narrow country roads. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 30s. I love him, and I’m worried because he has a “laissez-faire” attitude about everything — especially his health. He has had high cholesterol for five years and has done little to nothing about it. He found out only because I kept hounding him for a … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband has, for years, felt the need to talk filthy and ask sexual questions of other women. It bothers me something terrible. He’s upset that I ruin his “fun,” and insists he isn’t hurting anyone and that he likes being the life of the party. We have fought over this for years, … Read more
This legendary entertainer is adding another talent to his already robust resume. Dick Van Dyke revealed Tuesday that he is learning to play the ukulele — at 97 years young. The “Mary Poppins” showman posted a video on Instagram showing himself and a friend as he embarks on his “first ukulele lesson” from instructor Melanie … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is the youngest kid in the neighborhood, and a girl up the street treats her horribly. She calls her a baby, tells her she’s not a person and sends her home when everybody plays at her house. The other kids are friendly with my daughter, and when they come to play … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have two grandkids — a 4-year-old granddaughter, “Emily,” and a 2-year-old grandson, “Earl.” My husband is not blood-related to them. He treats Emily like a princess, but treats Earl badly. She can do no wrong; he can do no right. Anytime I have them both over, my husband and I have huge … Read more
A flight attendant has warned travelers never to wear shorts or a skirt on a plane, and the reason might surprise you. While you might think that wearing these comfy clothes is the way to go, doing this is actually not a great idea. TikToker and cabin crew member Tommy Cimato explains… “You never know how clean the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Our daughter (age 21) has made a series of bad choices and failed relationships since she was 16. She went to college and quit (twice), joined the Air Force and hated it, but managed to get a “general discharge.” At age 19, she had a baby with a high school dropout and violent … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am having an issue with the lady who lives above me. I moved into my apartment a month ago because it seemed so quiet in the complex. Before signing the lease, I asked my landlord if the tenant above me is quiet because when you live on the first floor, you can … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have some money in a mutual fund. Our new, very young financial adviser, “Alec,” seems sexist. He has phoned us four times asking to speak with my husband, and each time my husband refuses to speak to him. Since my name is also on our account, my husband said … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My son dated a girl for 3 1/2 years in high school. Both were sure they had found their life mate. While my husband and I knew it was a long shot, they believed it was true because the girl’s parents had been high school sweethearts. When school ended, they split up, hoping … Read more
Long-haul flights can be a challenge for even the most seasoned travelers, particularly when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. We do everything in our power to get some shut-eye, from popping sleeping tablets to going full hibernation mode and covering ourselves in blankets. But the question remains: Is there a way to guarantee you’ll get … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a dear friend whose husband passed away six years ago. They had a 45-year marriage with plenty of ups and downs. She’s 81 and in excellent health. You would think she was 60 if you met her. She is very youthful and full of energy. The problem is, when I’m with … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My brother is 53. He has one child, my 12-year-old nephew, “Conner.” Our father was difficult, and neither of us has many happy memories of times we shared with him. Perhaps in response to this, my brother seems incapable of socializing without his son. Many times, he suggests outings to my husband or … Read more
The word advice comes from the Vulgar Latin phrase mi est visum or “in my view,” and more specifically the Latin visum, “to see.” Apropos of this etymology, we as people seek advice as a means of being seen and to find that which falls above and beyond our own world view. Since advice is drawn from experience, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are in our late 20s and have been together six years. He’s a great boyfriend, and I’m happy in every way except one. Since we moved in together a year and a half ago, our sex life has dwindled down to practically zero. Sometimes we go months without it. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have three children, and I feel really lucky to be able to stay home with them. I appreciate how hard my husband works so that I can do this. Our kids are young, so we are in a somewhat tedious season of life, without a lot of rest. But … Read more
Lately, social media has been rife with etiquette debates, particularly about seating arrangements in places like planes and public transport. But a recent post in a popular online forum has brought a new communal space to the mix – cinemas. When a couple went to go see the Barbie movie last week (along with everyone else…) they were confronted by … Read more
It may still feel like summer, but the fall is quickly approaching — along with the risk of seasonal viruses. On “CBS Mornings” Monday, Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID-19, the respiratory illness RSV … Read more