Dear Abby: My wife has 12 cats and our house is disgusting

Dear Abby: My wife has 12 cats and our house is disgusting

DEAR ABBY: My wife of 15 years is a cat lover. When we were first married, she begged me to allow the cat she had at her mother’s house to live with us. I reluctantly agreed on the condition that the litter box was tended to and the cat would not be allowed on the … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband keeps messaging his friend’s widow

Dear Abby: My husband keeps messaging his friend’s widow

DEAR ABBY: This woman keeps texting my husband. Her husband died last year, and she has been staying in contact with my husband. I know he initiates the messaging most of the time. He also deletes her messages. Our husbands grew up together but kept in touch only twice a year. They would call each … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband wants our daughter to quit her favorite sport because her coach is trans

Dear Abby: My husband wants our daughter to quit her favorite sport because her coach is trans

DEAR ABBY: My 9-year-old daughter, “Kennedy,” plays volleyball. One of the assistant coaches is a transgender woman. I had known about the coach before Kennedy started playing. Although I’m OK with a transgender person coaching my child (I feel their gender identity is absolutely none of my business), my husband is not. He wants our … Read more

Dear Abby: Politics have torn me and my father apart

Dear Abby: Politics have torn me and my father apart

DEAR ABBY: For my 50th birthday 10 years ago, my father, with whom I have had a tumultuous relationship, gave me cherished rings as gifts. One was my grandmother’s and the other was my grandfather’s, both of whom are deceased. This was at a time when we were in a good place, and it meant … Read more

The clever advice Dustin Hoffman gave Geena Davis to shut down Jack Nicholson’s advances

The clever advice Dustin Hoffman gave Geena Davis to shut down Jack Nicholson’s advances

Geena Davis was able to dodge Jack Nicholson’s unwanted advances with some advice from a friend. Davis, 66, told The New Yorker that Nicholson came onto her after dinner with casting directors, and she used advice given to her by “Tootsie” co-star Dustin Hoffman to politely reject him.  “Say, “Well, you’re very attractive. I would … Read more

Tick-Talk: 2022 watch-buying advice from timepiece experts

Tick-Talk: 2022 watch-buying advice from timepiece experts

Le Bernardin Chef/Co-owner Eric Ripert and Heritage Auctions Consignment Director Michael Schmidt talk timepieces. Patek Philippe Calatrava watch (above) in white gold, $30,750 My first watch: A Cartier Santos (above) from my mother when I was 14 or 15. The dial window is sapphire, with a stainless-steel and gold bracelet. Very simple, but a beautiful … Read more

Dear Abby: I get stressed out from spending time with my rude grandson

Dear Abby: I get stressed out from spending time with my rude grandson

DEAR ABBY: I must be the worst grandma in the world because I do not like my grandson. He’s 16, rude, disrespectful, has no manners and his hygiene is almost nonexistent. When I mention my concerns to my son, he says, “I’m working on it.” My daughter-in-law refuses to discuss it and just walks away. … Read more

Dear Abby: I love being with both my wife and my mistress

Dear Abby: I love being with both my wife and my mistress

DEAR ABBY: I’m a very successful 55-year-old married man. I love my wife, but I have a girlfriend I also love. Both women feed my soul. I hate that society tells me I’m wrong for having the two of them. I spend quality time with both. I make enough money to go on expensive, extended … Read more

Advice | Ask Damon: Should I get my anti-vax friends’ baby vaccinated without telling them?

Advice | Ask Damon: Should I get my anti-vax friends’ baby vaccinated without telling them?

Hi Damon: My best friend is an antivaxxer (not only covid, all the vaccines). His wife is, too. They have a 9-month-old baby and they haven’t vaccinated him. I babysit for them every other weekend. Should I take the baby to get his shots without telling them? Anonymous: My feelings on vaccinations are well-documented. But … Read more