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My life is great, but my self-esteem struggles has me wondering if it’ll all go crashing down
Dear Abby advises a woman who has struggled with low self-esteem despite the life she has had.
Even though I’m still with my unfaithful husband, my past flings are sending me DMs
Dear Abby advises a woman who is now getting messages from past flings amid her husband cheating on her earlier in their marriage.
My friend is reselling the expensive birthday gifts I give her son
Dear Abby advises a reader who discovered that her friend has been selling presents that were supposed to be for her autistic son online.
Dear Abby: Should I tell my son the truth about his beloved grandma?
Dear Abby advises a reader who has been keeping the abuse she suffered at the hands of her own mother a secret from her son.
My neighbor’s granddaughter’s behavior has our friendship on the brink of collapse
DEAR ABBY: My next-door neighbor, "Dee," has a granddaughter, "Sarah." A year ago, I was friendly with Sarah, but months later, she became disrespectful. She wouldn't listen when I asked...
My friend’s estranged father-in-law died, now I’m in trouble for not sending condolences
Dear Abby advises on an individual who is conflicted about the rules of etiquette when a woman's estranged biological father dies, despite being closer to her late stepfather.
Our granddaughter reeks of pot when we pick her up from her mother’s house
Dear Abby advises grandparents concerned about a strong marijuana odor in their 7-year-old granddaughter's home to warn her mother of legal risks.
After planning a bachelor party, three guys caved after the trip was already paid for
Dear Abby advises a man who planned a bachelor party, who now has to deal with the financial burden after three people tapped out of going because of not being...
My husband and I haven’t had sex in 7 years
Dear Abby advises a woman whose husband has been struggling with intimacy ever since she battled a benign brain tumor.
Should I feel guilty about having feelings for a former lover after my spouse died?
Dear Abby advises a person who is considering getting into a relationship with a former lover after their spouse died.
Do I have to spend the holidays with my family?
Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who doesn't feel at home during his family holiday gatherings.
My brother-in-law won’t talk to be because I refuse to be his nanny
DEAR ABBY: My twin sister and her husband are expecting their first child. I run a small business with my father. Although I work hard, neither of them seems to...
My adult daughter doesn’t want anything to do with me
Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who is struggling to maintain a relationship with her daughter and her grandchildren.
I loaned a ‘friend’ of mine thousands of dollars — she still hasn’t paid me back
Dear Abby advises a reader who lent $4,200 to a friend to consider money given to loved ones as a gift rather than expecting to be paid back.
My daughter’s behavior toward her friend is cruel and unjustified
Dear Abby advises a father on how to handle her daughter taking advantage of a friend whom she only likes as a friend, while the friend has a crush on...
My family is afraid I’ll start hallucinating again without a support system near me
Dear Abby advises a person who has schizoaffective bipolar disorder and doesn't want to live with their family anymore once they graduate from college.
My husband put my career at risk by making political endorsements
Dear Abby gives advice to a woman whose husband put up political signs in their front yard without consulting her.
My husband battles addiction — I am lonely and in debt
Dear Abby advises a lonely woman with PTSD about how to navigate her husband's addiction and being in debt.
I’ve fallen in love with my first cousin, can I marry her?
Dear Abby gives advice to a widower in his 60s who has fallen in love with his first cousin and is considering asking her out.
I haven’t had a birthday party since I was a child and want to have one again
Dear Abby advises a man who wants to have a birthday celebration after not truly having one of his own since he was a child.