DEAR ABBY: I live in Atlanta, and my family lives four hours south. My brother travels here often to visit his girlfriend and their son. I never know he’s in town unless another family member mentions it or he posts a photo of himself at a local landmark. My parents and brother came here to […]
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Recent divorcee is surprised by affair with younger man
DEAR ABBY: I never had sex unless I was in love and knew there was a strong possibility of a solid future. Well, I am 51 now and newly single. My divorce was final four months ago, and I am now living in a new state. I joined one of those hookup sites, found someone […]
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Woman accused of laziness has diagnosed sleep disorder
DEAR ABBY: I am a female in my mid-20s. My whole life I have been in a constant state of exhaustion. When I was in school, I’d try so hard not to fall asleep in class. (I actually enjoyed school and got good grades.) But when I got home, I’d have to take a nap […]
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Angry outbursts spoil group’s enjoyment of spirited debates
DEAR ABBY: I frequently socialize with friends who like to participate in debates. We share different opinions on topics such as politics, geopolitical events, etc. Sometimes we agree; sometimes we don’t. The problem is “Bob.” When others don’t see things the way he does, he throws a fit. Once, it got so bad that one […]
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Daughter-in-law is barred from family after robbery
DEAR ABBY: Our son is married to a beautiful girl, “Debra.” Several years ago, while we were away on vacation, she entered our home without our consent. (Our son has a key to our house.) She took several expensive, very personal and sentimental items, and we have no idea what she did with them because […]
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Moving to a new community brings out social insecurities
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are moving to a retirement community where we won’t know a soul. I hate leaving our friends and the relationships we have formed here. I have never been especially outgoing or good at making small talk, but I know I will have to to fit in. I believe you […]
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Dear Abby: Veteran appreciates action more than words of thanks
DEAR ABBY: I am a veteran, and something gnaws at me every time I hear it. It’s the expression, “Thank you for your service.” Having lived through the ’60s and ’70s, I remember all too well seeing many soldiers bad-mouthed and worse during those times. Since 9/11 many of the same people who were critical […]
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Mom wants to end daughter’s sleepovers with her boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter, “Marta,” and I are widows. I’m retired, and my daughter has a small home-based business. She and her three children live with me. Because the cost of living is high in our city, living together has allowed us to pool our resources and co-parent my grandkids. Marta has had a […]
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New wife’s wardrobe doesn’t measure up to cousin’s tastes
DEAR ABBY: My cousin recently married a lovely girl, someone he’d been dating for a couple of years. Our whole family loves her, and she’s always been very sweet to us. She’s very intelligent and kind, but the issue is her wardrobe. She’s pretty but refuses to wear nice clothes. Instead she wears baggy, boring […]
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Dear Abby: Aging brings him surprising changes
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my mid-70s, and I am beginning to understand why some old people are annoying cranks. It has something to do with the nearly constant physical, emotional and spiritual pain. (And if you’re not sleeping well as a result, that only makes things worse.) My body is breaking down, […]