DEAR ABBY: Are senior citizens having more affairs these days? I used to laugh at the “old couples’ sex letters” I’d see in your column — until it hit home. My husband (age 68) ran into a 38-year-old ex-waitress friend. They had lunch, which led to emails and texts, which led to sexts and then […]
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Woman goes to the mat to defend yoga photos
DEAR ABBY: A family member has recently lost more than 100 pounds running and doing yoga. She looks fantastic. Yoga is the focus of her life now, and she posts daily photos of herself on social media. In many of them she is scantily clad and in poses some might consider risque. Whenever she attends […]
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Attorney’s reckless driving habits are trial for his mom
DEAR ABBY: My 60-year-old son, “Martin,” is an accomplished litigation attorney, handsome and opinionated, but kind and attentive to me. (I am a widow.) Unfortunately, he’s a terrible driver and always has been. Sometimes I think he has a death wish the way he drives. He speeds, texts, phones, and looks away from the road […]
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Living arrangement not that unusual
DEAR ABBY: I am recently divorced. For financial reasons, as well as to be nice, I have allowed my ex-wife, “Cathy,” and her daughter to live in our home with me and my kids. Cathy has her own bedroom and bathroom. The subject of my living arrangements came up recently while I was on a […]
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Teen fashion victim dresses for effect, not for comfort
DEAR ABBY: I have a grandson who is 13. He insists on wearing a hoodie, leather jacket and long jeans no matter what the weather. It is 80 degrees outside today and he’s wearing them to a picnic. I have given up arguing with him on this. What gives? — MYSTIFIED GRANDMA IN WASHINGTON DEAR […]
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Swimming pool lifeguards can’t be baby sitters too
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is a lifeguard at a local pool. Caregivers, PLEASE take note: While she’s disciplining your child for dunking another, she cannot watch other children who might be struggling to catch a breath. You cannot possibly watch all the children you brought with you while you’re busy on your cellphone. Yes, lifeguards […]
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Wife suffers increasing pain from man’s verbal attacks
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Ken” for 10 years. He is a successful business owner. It has been a struggle to stay married to him because he has control issues and when he doesn’t get his way, he begins a verbal assault on his victim — usually me. He has no friends because […]
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Wife questions motives for cheating on husband
FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 DEAR ABBY: I am 21 and on my second marriage. My husband of two years is every girl’s dream man — the kindest, gentlest, most patient guy. He loves me for everything, including my flaws. I honestly believe he is the only one who could ever handle me. So […]
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Pantry becomes neighbor kids’ buffet
DEAR ABBY: We recently moved to a new neighborhood. Soon thereafter, some kids who were at our house playing with our kids began rooting through my pantry for snacks. A few days later, kids from another family did the same thing. (I would die of embarrassment if I found out mine ever behaved that way.) […]
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Woman discovers man’s eyes aren’t wandering by accident
DEAR ABBY: I am a 58-year-old, twice divorced, hard-working, middle-class female. I spend most of my time working and involved with my three adult children. About a year ago I started dating someone. He is 63, very helpful and claims he’s madly in love with me and appreciates this opportunity for a normal, wholesome life. […]