DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 19 years to my second husband, “Jack.” Our children are grown. When we met, I was a business owner, and he was retired. He has had numerous medical issues and procedures, and I have always insured him on my health plans and been his advocate. We have always had … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have read letters in your column from women whose boyfriends or husbands flirt with other women in their presence complaining about feeling hurt and embarrassment. I was married for 25 years to a man who flirted with other women while we were dating and also after we were married. I told him … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I walk around a local lake three times a week. We met another couple there who seemed pleasant until the husband tried to give me his doctor’s name so I could “Get that ‘thing’ removed.” (“That thing” being the beauty mark next to my smile.) I told him I wasn’t … Read more
Sorry, hotties, it’s not all about your good looks. A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychology reveals that what makes someone attractive isn’t just about facial features — it’s a mix of shared traits, personal tastes and even subtle things like the way someone moves, smells or talks. A scientific study has … Read more
It’s the snuggle struggle. Kissing, licking, tickling and biting are cool — but the most telltale sign that a person sees you as either a buddy or a main squeeze is in their hug, per new AI-powered data. “Hugs are an important nonverbal social-affective behavior that plays a crucial role in romantic relationships,” explained study authors from … Read more
To have and to hold? Or to have and to cuckold? They say cheaters never prosper. But, if your partner’s fantasy is watching you go to pound town with another person — then, hey, you’re in a win-win situation. And sex expert Adreena Winters says the cuckolding kink is way “more common than most people think.” … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Why do I feel the need to be in a relationship, but when I’m in one, I feel trapped, bored, disappointed and lonely? I’m a divorced single mom, co-parenting a child with my ex. We have been divorced for 15 years. My child is graduating from college this year. I have often been … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old man who is recently retired and in relatively good health. My wife is about the same. We recently received a request from our son, who is 50, for his share of the inheritance now rather than later. It came as a shock. He is selling his company, which is … Read more
College grads are trading chapel bells for career goals. A new study published by Education Economics finds that college graduates are significantly less likely to get married, especially in their 20s and 30s. Researchers from Iowa University analyzed US Census data from over 8 million Americans to determine how much higher education is shaking up … Read more
DEAR ABBY: About eight months ago, I stumbled upon my husband watching online porn. He admitted to habitual use but said it was just a stress reliever, and he would stop viewing it. Meanwhile, I am plagued by feelings of not being enough for him, mainly before or during sex, but also at random times … Read more
A woman has taken to social media to vent after witnessing an ‘infuriating’ act from her husband. It’s something many women unfortunately know all too well. So, commenters came to the rescue with some perfectly spiteful solutions. “Needless to say, nothing at the top got dry…” A woman has shared her frustrating story to Reddit, after seeing … Read more
They’re not gay — they’re “gray.” A surprising number of people are choosing to identify as “graysexual,” with many now sharing the moment they realized they were “gray.” Graysexuality exists in what many describe as a “gray area” between being allosexual – experiencing regular sexual attraction — and asexual — experiencing none. Those who identify … Read more
Did you hear? Couples that gossip together stay together. A new study from UC Riverside, titled “Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples,” revealed that couples who gossip together are not only bonded more deeply but also happier and more satisfied in their romance. Gossiping with your partner can benefit your … Read more
She’s ready to say “I Do” — but not to the groom’s mommy and daddy, too. After swapping rings, the cherry on top of most holy matrimonies is a hot honeymoon holiday for the enamored newlyweds. However, that sweet escape can quickly turn sour if the in-laws tag along, so fears one freaked-out bride-to-be. A … Read more
A would-be fiancé went through the ringer to give his beloved a ring. After seven years and 42 rejections, a woman finally accepted her boyfriend’s proposal. Sarah Wintrip, 38, has finally said “yes” to her long-term patient partner, Luke Wintrip, 36 — on his 43rd attempt. Sarah and Luke had been together for seven years … Read more
Compliments can certainly go a long way in making someone feel special and loved. While you might think everyone loves a little flattery, one expert warns that some compliments may have unintended negative impacts on romantic relationships. One expert is warning that some grateful compliments may have unintended negative impacts on your romantic relationships. Adobe … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I became ill a few months ago and spent 10 days in the hospital before moving to a rehab center to recover. My husband worked at the facility where I became a patient. Two weeks into my rehab, he announced that when I went home, he would not be there, and that he … Read more
DEAR ABBY: When my daughter, “Trish,” and her husband separated, I reached out to each of them for occasional check-ins. Trish left him after confessing to infidelity via email. He messaged me with a copy of what she’d written, which included some damning things about me — that she was “like” me and that I … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for nearly 20 years and lived with him for three years before marrying him. How do you deal with a narcissistic husband? I am tired of the manipulation — the fights he has caused and then made to look like I was to blame. The worst … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am 57 and have been married for 32 years to my husband, who retired from his full-time job last year. I still work full time. Since his retirement, he has been going to a bar once a week or so, spending a few hours visiting with the customers and staff. One of … Read more