Dear Abby gives advice to a reader whose is having problems with her mother-in-law since her husband became incarcerated.

I have anger issues that were passed down among the men in my family. My mother is a strong woman and wouldn’t let my father ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

DEAR ABBY: I have anger issues that were passed down among the men in my family. My mother is a strong woman and wouldn’t let my father get away with too much, but still, the impact is there. As ...

DEAR ABBY: I have anger issues that were passed down among the men in my family. My mother is a strong woman and wouldn’t let my father get away with too much, but still, the impact is there. As ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Advice Dear Abby: My mother wants a relationship with my adult kids, but she ignored them growing up Published: Jun. 14, 2025, 12:01 a.m.

Abby hears from a reader who has always been mom's confidant, and now wants out; while a man resents widowed companion for hanging pictures of late husband.

In a few days, the second anniversary of my husband’s death will be here. We were together for 40 years. They weren’t easy ...

DEAR DISAPPROVING: You are thinking pragmatically. Your son thinks he's in love. At 25, a young woman is considered an adult and capable of making her own choices in romance — even May-December ...

"I feel awkward telling busy young adults they must plan trips to visit someone who didn’t try to establish relationships with them when they were young." ...

Dear Abby: My daughter-in-law is very opinionated. At times, we get along. But, in the past, she has upset me by accusing me of not doing the right thing. She and my son have two young children ...