DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who has been married to a wonderful man for seven years (together for 12). Throughout our relationship, my husband has struggled with religious trauma that affects his desire (and ability) to be intimate. We’ve seen counselors, talked through it and addressed the value we place on physical intimacy. Nothing … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 31 years died suddenly five years ago. Our family — four kids, six grandkids — was devastated. We still haven’t recovered. We used to be a happy bunch, spending time at the lake, backyard barbecues by the pool and football games. My husband was an integral part of this. With … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My father passed away and left me a large sum of money. One of the first things I did was pay off my husband’s debts totaling over $140,000. I also paid off my vehicle. I also paid $600,000 in cash for the home we live in. For Christmas, I want to give each … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man. My husband, “Isaac,” and I have been together for 21 years, married for nine. I’m having challenges with his sister. Over these 21 years, I have observed that any decisions involving their family gatherings and vacations are strictly determined by his sister, with no consideration given to whether … Read more
A $20 million divorce unraveled over a paltry $49 toaster oven. In another case, a woman had a tanning bed moved out of her marital home and into her hotel room mid-divorce — to keep up appearances, obviously. Then there was the man who tried to claim a couch. Not for comfort, but because it … Read more
From toxic masculinity podcasts to divorce court, “manosphere” ideologies are leaving a trail of broken marriages, according to legal experts. When Anni Kim’s then-husband made an off-color comment about how changing diapers was a “woman’s job,” she thought he was joking. But it turned out to be the tip of the iceberg — and she … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband is very temperamental. When something goes wrong with his meal or service at a restaurant, or when he’s driving and gets upset with another driver, he angrily vents to me nonstop, repeating the same things over and over. This happens only when we’re alone, not when friends or family members are … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Please help me move forward. My brother-in-law is dating a woman my husband was intimate with once before we were married. It makes family functions very awkward for me, but most of the family sees it as the past. It was the past, but it is now in our faces. My husband feels … Read more
Sheinelle Jones has lost another loved one. The “Today” anchor, 47, announced that her grandmother, Josephine Vonceal Pace Brown, has died, seven months after her husband, Uche Ojeh, died of brain cancer at age 45. “It is with the heaviest heart that I announce the sudden passing of my grandmother. 😢,” Jones wrote in her Instagram … Read more
These women were forced to enact a special “man-date.” A nationwide shortage of men in Latvia has increasingly forced women to hire “husbands for an hour” to help with their household chores. According to a recent report by Eurostat, Latvia boasts 15.5% more women than men – over three times the average rate in the European … Read more
Former All-Pro receiver Steve Smith Sr. said he refuses to apologize after he was publicly accused of having an affair with a married woman earlier this year. During the latest installment of “The Pivot” podcast, Smith shared the conversation he had with his four kids after Anthony Martinez alleged that his wife, Nicole, and the former NFL star … Read more
Get it together, Dad! Delivering a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy, also known as preterm birth, is a leading cause of infant mortality and lifelong health complications. Although premature birth is not entirely preventable, new research finds that the confidence and resilience exuded by the pregnant woman’s partner can play a key role in … Read more
A woman’s kitchen standoff with her husband recently went viral on Reddit — and raised questions about fairness in modern marriages. In a post on Reddit’s 24-million-strong “Am I the A–hole” community, the wife asked if she was wrong for refusing to pack her husband’s lunch. The woman said her husband has long bought his lunch … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor’s close friend is revealing intimate new details about the screen icon’s love life. The new Fox Nation docuseries, “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar,” which was executive produced by Kim Kardashian, has reignited interest in the legendary actress’s storied romances. Now, Vicky Tiel, who shared a long friendship with Taylor and served as the late actress’ … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor’s friend is sharing the V.I.P.s of the bedroom. Fourteen years after her death in 2011 at the age of 79, Vicky Tiel is sharing some insight into the late star’s romantic life. “We talked about sex all the time,” the fashion designer, 82, told People, revealing that Taylor’s favorite partner in bed “was … Read more
Simone Biles was ecstatic after the Bears rallied from an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 25-24 victory the Commanders on Monday night. The 11-time Olympic medalist, who’s married to Chicago safety Jonathan Owens, filmed her reaction in the final moments as Bears kicker Jake Moody hit the game-winning 38-yard field goal as time expired to … Read more
On Sunday evening, Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke at his funeral service — and I found her words stunning for a number of reasons. That she found the courage, and the depth of faith, to forgive her husband’s killer. That, despite her intense grief, she would take on the role of CEO … Read more
Some drama appeared to unfold in the stands at SoFi Stadium on Sunday after a fan caught a touchdown ball from Chargers receiver Keenan Allen that was meant for his wife in the team’s 23-20 win over the Broncos. After Allen scored a game-tying touchdown with 2:44 remaining, he pointed to wife Ciandra — who … Read more
More like hus-banned. A hard-working woman who left her spouse to his own devices while away on a three-week business trip has gone viral with an account of the wreckage that awaited upon her return home — leaving readers are crying, laughing, and collectively saying: yikes. Taking to Reddit, the put-upon partner shared the saga of … Read more
Dolly Parton’s putting her health first. The “9 to 5” singer, 79, skipped a Dollywood event due to a painful kidney stone and infection. Parton missed a prescheduled trip to her beloved park and resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Dolly Parton appeared in a pre-recorded video message shown to Dollywood parkgoers on Wednesday, … Read more