DEAR ABBY: We have two granddaughters who will be going to college soon. We are in a position to help them with expenses, but we are asking you if we should. We put our daughter through college, and she has a career in the medical field. Her husband has a part-time, low-paying job and has […]
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Couple overcomes objections, celebrates 56th anniversary
DEAR ABBY: I read the letter (Jan. 19) from the young woman who is concerned about dating someone significantly older. In 1958, when I was 17, I met a man who was 34. He was handsome, easygoing, quiet, and I fell in love. He was a widower with two children — a 13-year-old girl and […]
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Hungry therapist should plan ahead for late-morning snack
DEAR ABBY: We have a daughter with severe developmental disabilities. Thankfully, she receives 40-plus hours of in-home therapy a week, which is covered by insurance. Her first therapist arrives at 7:30 a.m. and leaves at 11:30 a.m. Some days, she will pick up something to eat on the way. Most days, I suspect she hasn’t […]
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Loving stepfather teaches wife how to accept gay son
DEAR ABBY: I am a 91-year-old reader with a story to tell. In 1958, I married a man every woman would have loved to have. He was one of a kind. I had two boys from a previous marriage, and this wonderful man adopted them. In 1963, before homosexuality was understood or openly accepted, I […]
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Today is a day to celebrate biting gators and big tonsils
DEAR READERS: In honor of April Fools’ Day, I’ll share a couple of offbeat letters I’ve received from readers who have attempted to pull my proverbial leg. Enjoy! DEAR ABBY: I’m writing to brag about my boyfriend. He’s a semi-professional alligator wrestler and super brave. It’s a tough job and it takes him away from […]
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Wife’s donation of eggs is fertile ground for discussion
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were chatting recently and the subject of sperm donation came up. He surprised me by saying he’s vehemently against it, and then compared it to selling your body as in prostitution. He also mentioned he thinks it’s disgusting because any kids we would potentially have might end up dating […]
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Wife who doesn’t enjoy sex got bad wedding day advice
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married more than 20 years and have three children. What I haven’t had is a real desire for sex — nor have I ever had, as far as I know, an orgasm. Before my wedding, my mother warned me that sex was overblown, uncomfortable and messy, but she said I had […]
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Daughter’s friends don’t know good manners
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have two daughters whom we have taught to use good manners. We are proud that they always remember to use their “pleases” and “thank yous” and many people have commented how polite they are. My problem is the majority of their friends have little to no manners at all. […]
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Teen’s troubled friend is on path to self-destruction
DEAR ABBY: I am a 14-year-old girl, and my friend “Leah” is out of control. She has been going down the wrong path since sixth grade. She is what people call “emo.” She has attempted to end her life more than once. She has sex with lots of boys older than her and has issues […]
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The time has come to end sisters’ four-year silence
DEAR ABBY: I have been estranged from my sister for four years. She lives across the country, so it hasn’t been difficult to hold a grudge. Either because I’m turning 50 this year, or maybe it’s old-fashioned guilt, I have been feeling the right thing to do is to make amends. My question is — […]