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Abby advises a worried mom about how his girlfriend is influencing his hygiene and habits—should she intervene?

It becomes loud and messy the more the “kids” drink. The conversations are different, and the baby cries, and it has ...

DEAR ABBY: As a young mother, I endured a difficult marriage filled with domestic abuse. In the midst of that turmoil, I struggled to be the parent my children needed. They are adults now, and I find ...

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

DEAR GRANDMA: From what you have written, this nice, respectful young adult has developed a dependency on alcohol. Warn your granddaughter about what this may mean for her future.

Dear Abby: My mother wants a relationship with my adult kids, but she ignored them growing up Published: Jun. 15, 2025, 12:01 a.m. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my ...

DEAR ABBY: I brought my dad with dementia into my home. My husband has heart issues. We are all at each other’s throats all the time. My siblings promised they would help take care of our dad ...

I am a retiree with diabetes and heart trouble. My husband is disabled. I’m his sole caregiver when I have the energy to do ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and have been married for 15 years. I have two kids, ages 22 and 25. Both are on their own, living their own lives. My wife is 45. She has a 25-year-old son who has a four-year ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other’s company. My mom is nearly 80. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my ...