DEAR ABBY: I moved across the country nine years ago to be closer to my parents as they age. They are now in their early to mid-80s. My mother has recently had a few falls. One was bad enough that she had to be taken by ambulance to the ER because she was not able … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my boyfriend for 17 years. He has a friend, “Byron,” whom he hangs out with multiple times a week, sometimes up to six days. Byron’s wife, “Crystal,” (married 22 years) is always attached to Byron’s hip. They do everything together. Crystal needs to be the center of attention. She constantly … Read more
Forget after-school programs and the lady next door; today’s parents are surrounding themselves with non-traditional villages, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents, including 1,000 who have kids ages 0 to 9 and 1,000 who have kids ages 10 to 17, revealed that family friends or those with longstanding ties to other family … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My young daughter and I had the pleasure of spending three months with my parents while my husband was deployed. We had a lovely visit, but over the course of our stay, I noticed my parents were spending more time on their phones than previously. Both are retired and in their mid-60s. I’m … Read more
In Manhattan’s pre-eminent mom in-crowd, Izzy Anaya is constantly finding herself on the outs. The Upper West Side parent — with two fifth grade boys attending one of NYC’s most elite schools — does not get invited to hang with the other pupils’ mothers, who indulge in girls-night-out dinners and dancing at Zero Bond. She’s also … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a very overweight woman, but down 50 pounds from my top weight and continuing at a consistent, but slow, rate to lose. My A1C is now down to pre-diabetic, so I know my efforts are making a difference. I recently had a terrible bout of sciatica and pain in an arthritic … Read more
Londoner Marie Draxler had always dreamed of the perfect day in New York City — not as a tourist, but as someone who actually lived there. So when the adventurous Brit found herself strolling through Bushwick, grabbing breakfast in Williamsburg and striking up heartfelt conversations with colorful Washington Square Park habitués, it felt surreal — … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister, “Blanche,” and I didn’t grow up together after she turned 13. I was 6 at that time, and our grandmother raised her. We talked on the phone a lot until I was 45 and my husband died. Blanche then convinced me to move to her state. When I received the insurance … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My son has completely given up on dating. Whether it’s blind dates, casual meetings with members from our church, or dating events I pay for and make him go to, he still hasn’t found a wife. At 36, he should already have children and a partner, but despite the best efforts of my … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My 58-year-old husband recently shared a bed in our camper with a 21-year-old family friend. The friend is female. This happened in my absence. He thinks of her as a “daughter,” and although I’m not concerned about anything inappropriate happening between them, I still feel it was inappropriate. I expressed my feelings to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend “Beth’s” husband, “Jerry,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat down to visit for a bit. He was very forward with me and overly affectionate. (It’s been 10 years since I’ve had any … Read more
Before Charlotte Stewart became the wholesome Miss Beadle on “Little House on the Prairie,” she was a free-spirited hippie who shared wild days and sleepless nights with Jim Morrison — the “Lizard King.” The actress, who brought the squeaky-clean schoolteacher to life in Michael Landon’s beloved series, is reuniting with her castmates for a three-day celebration Dec. … Read more
Gene Simmons is reflecting on the death of his KISS bandmate, Ace Frehley, who died on Oct. 16 at age 74. “If I have any regrets, my hand to God it’s that I sometimes — and I think we all go through this sometimes — wish we were smarter and better at trying to help … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My oldest son, “Adam,” turned 50 last month. He and his wife, “Lindy,” live four hours away. They invited me and my husband to a birthday party she was having for him. Adam’s daughter from a previous marriage couldn’t make it for whatever reason. Lindy tends to drink too much. At one point, … Read more
Enough is enough! A single gal’s take on thinking married women are “self-centered” is going viral — and there’s no denying that she has some valid points. Ashanti, who goes by @unpunishablewoman on TikTok, has hundreds of videos on her page about singlehood and how to best navigate all that comes with it. While many … Read more
DEAR ABBY: After my father died by suicide, my mother moved the family across the country. I was 13, and I never discussed my father’s death with anyone. Now, 50 years later, my best friend from high school has terminated our friendship because I don’t support her politics. Her parting comment to me: “I was … Read more
Natalie and Shelbey have the mother of all friendships. The singletons, best gal pals of 14 years, recently took their relationship to the next level: platonic co-parenthood. “About two years ago, I went to Shelbey and said, ‘I really want to foster a child. Do you want to do it with me?” Natalie, 32, a pediatric development … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My neighbor is 80. She’s my political opposite. She’s known me since I was 13. Her husband died 10 or so years ago. All she does all day is stay inside her house (even when it’s sunny) and watch TV news. I try to be nice to her because she’s alone and probably … Read more
Frankie Muniz stands by his decision to open up about his falling out with Hilary Duff. The “Malcolm in the Middle” alum, 39, exclusively told The Post why he waited 22 years to reveal that the former child stars stopped being friends after they made “Agent Cody Banks” together in 2003. “I remember doing the … Read more
Andy Cohen is spilling the tea about his friendship with John Mayer. The Bravo boss, 57, appeared on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast Wednesday and gave insight into a typical night out with the “Your Body Is a Wonderland” singer, 48. “It is us going to dinner. We always sit on the same side … Read more