I had my kids in my early 20s, which felt right for me and my husband at the time. We live in New York City, where most ...

DEAR ANNIE: I am a college sophomore, and I am in a tough spot with my best friend. We have been close since freshman year.

I am afraid that if I tell her the truth that we both like the same guy, it will feel like a betrayal or damage our ...

DEAR ABBY: I know I’ll be chastised for having these thoughts, but I need advice. I thought I was supportive to my friend who lost her husband after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

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DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I have been balding for many years. Although I have accepted my follicular ...

Dear Abby: I chewed out my daughter for her ungrateful reaction to the birthday cake.

Dear Abby: Why wait a year to start dating after losing my wife? As I’ve begun spending time with a woman, my late wife’s family has grown distant, and others have told me to slow down. But I ...

DEAR ABBY: I lost my wife of 20 years four months ago after a prolonged illness. I retired at 62 and became her primary caretaker. The job of caretaker is endless and stressful, and yet rewarding ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband bought me a beautiful diamond ring for our 35th anniversary. People often ask how much it cost and why we would spend that. I know I don’t have to explain myself, and I try ...

Dear Too Nice: It is not a crime to tell someone you don’t have time to do what they want you to do. It’s time to sign up for some assertiveness training so you can learn how to say no.

DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law passed away, and I have never been particularly close to my mother-in-law. I have encouraged my husband to visit his mother and maintain a good relationship with her.