Dear Abby: I caught my wife sexting another man

Dear Abby: I caught my wife sexting another man

DEAR ABBY: I found out today that my wife was sexting with a man in another state. His girlfriend sent me a message, which included a series of screenshots. I had confronted my wife regarding this prior to receiving the messages, but she swore she had sent only one topless photo and nothing else. After … Read more

Dear Abby: My 10-year-old still sleeps in bed with her mom

Dear Abby: My 10-year-old still sleeps in bed with her mom

DEAR ABBY: My 10-year-old daughter is a beautiful girl inside and out. She’s caring, loving and sweet to everyone. My only concern is that she still sleeps in the bed with her mom. While I don’t object to this and am willing to sacrifice and sleep elsewhere, should I be concerned about her psychological development? … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m caught in the middle of a family dispute

Dear Abby: I’m caught in the middle of a family dispute

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a son, daughter-in-law and grandson. We moved from another city to be closer to them and be part of their lives. The problem is, my husband dislikes our daughter-in-law’s parents. He refuses to spend holidays or attend other activities where both sets of parents will be.  I don’t … Read more

Dear Abby: I feel like a third wheel to my boyfriend and his female best friend

Dear Abby: I feel like a third wheel to my boyfriend and his female best friend

DEAR ABBY: I recently left my boyfriend. He said he loved me, but I felt like a third wheel in our relationship. He had a female friend he was constantly borrowing money from, even though we both work. He also gave her relationship advice. They would bicker back and forth like 2-year-olds, and when we … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s father is making me miserable

Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s father is making me miserable

DEAR ABBY: I live with my longtime boyfriend, “George,” and his 88-year-old father, “Frank.” Frank is not your average 88-year-old. He does almost everything anyone in their 60s would do. However, he’s used to us having dinner for him at the same time every night because he’s very regimented about everything.  Frank gets everything taken … Read more

Dear Abby: My coworker keeps hitting on my husband right in front of me

Dear Abby: My coworker keeps hitting on my husband right in front of me

DEAR ABBY: I work with my husband in retail merchandising. A woman on our team is a few years younger than I am and very touchy-feely with my husband. She whispers in his ear and stands very close to him. My husband says that may be just the way she is. I told him he … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is using me for sex and money

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is using me for sex and money

DEAR ABBY: I am in love with my best friend, “Mitch.” He’s a father of three great girls. He works hard but can’t handle his finances. His brother has to do it for him or nothing would get paid and his daughters wouldn’t get what they need. Mitch has ADHD. He can’t settle down.  We … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I have never been on a real date

Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I have never been on a real date

DEAR ABBY: My man and I have been together for two years. He has his own place, and I have mine. We really enjoy each other’s company. I have a 13-year-old daughter. The issue is, we haven’t been out on a real date since we’ve been together. (I understand that the pandemic had an impact … Read more

Dear Abby: My boss records all the conversations in our office

Dear Abby: My boss records all the conversations in our office

DEAR ABBY: I have a new job in a small office. I have never been comfortable meeting new people or learning a new job, so in order to appear friendly, I’d chime in to the office conversations. A couple of times, I have revealed too much of my life. Later, I found out the owner … Read more

Dear Abby: My stepdaughter’s mom cut me out of her quinceanera

Dear Abby: My stepdaughter’s mom cut me out of her quinceanera

DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, “Lisa,” and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no children. Although my family initially ruffled at my interracial marriage, they got with the program –so much so that we invited Lisa … Read more

Dear Abby: My ex-husband doesn’t pay child support

Dear Abby: My ex-husband doesn’t pay child support

DEAR ABBY: I divorced my husband of 12 years. We were together for 16. We had a 4-year-old at the time we separated. To avoid possible loss of the 401(k) or to have to pay him alimony, I didn’t ask him for child support. I knew he wasn’t able to afford it at the time. … Read more

Dear Abby: I snooped on my husband’s cell phone and discovered he’s watching gay porn

Dear Abby: I snooped on my husband’s cell phone and discovered he’s watching gay porn

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for six years, married for four. We have had a lot of marriage issues during the last few years, sexually and otherwise. I no longer trust him because of something I found out last year.  I have his email information, and I also was able to … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband left me for another woman and told me over text

Dear Abby: My husband left me for another woman and told me over text

DEAR ABBY: I’m in mourning for my husband. He’s still alive, but he up and left six months ago and sent me a text saying he’s done. He is living with another woman. I didn’t see it coming. We were planning our retirement move up to our cabin. One weekend he kicked me out of … Read more

I’m a wedding planner — here are my surprising tips for your big day

I’m a wedding planner — here are my surprising tips for your big day

This wedding planner went viral on TikTok after she revealed that brides shouldn’t wear a bra on the morning of their big day. Julia, who owns the wedding planning business Day by Drachenberg, has garnered millions of views for her tips, which have recently resurfaced. Her video has hit more than 5.3 million views since … Read more

I’m 63 but have a biological age of 43 — here’s how I do it

I’m 63 but have a biological age of 43 — here’s how I do it

This doctor is defying the passage of time with the help of a very elaborate morning routine. Dr. Mark Hyman, 63, claims to have a “biological age” of 43 and says smoothies, meditation and cold plunges are behind his Benjamin Button-esque buoyancy. While biological age tests are shrouded in controversy, one expert says they are … Read more

Dear Abby: My ex-wife wants me to visit her — I won’t do it

Dear Abby: My ex-wife wants me to visit her — I won’t do it

DEAR ABBY: Some years ago, my ex and I went through a contentious, bitter and prolonged divorce. She’s a foreign national, and she returned to her home country a few years afterward. Our son, who is now an adult, soon followed her. I hope to visit him there in a couple of months. My son … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband is jealous that I’m doing better than him at work

Dear Abby: My husband is jealous that I’m doing better than him at work

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my husband, unhappy in his job, decided he wanted to be a real estate agent. He quit his job to do full-time real estate, and really struggled. The company he joined offered little training, and he had no office skills. The dramatic drop in our income almost bankrupted us. … Read more

Dear Abby: My father abandoned me, should I track him down?

Dear Abby: My father abandoned me, should I track him down?

DEAR ABBY: My parents divorced when I was an infant. My father had weekend visitations with me sporadically, if at all. Growing up, I was super angry at him for leaving and blamed him for not being around while I was abused by my stepfather. I haven’t seen my father in person since I was … Read more