DEAR ABBY: My 7-year-old granddaughter, “Kelly,” wanted a dollhouse for Christmas. I had a friend build a basic frame, shingled roof, chimney and shutters, then I decorated it. I did everything by hand. I wallpapered each room, made little rugs and crocheted lace curtains. There were even little window shades. Kelly’s room was a perfect […]
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Teen, family grasp for answers following best friend’s suicide
DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old daughter’s best friend took her life today. My daughter is devastated. As a parent, I don’t know what to do. I’m afraid to go to bed this evening because I want her to fall asleep before me. It hurts not being able to take that pain from your child. I want […]
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New desk comes with a view co-worker would like to avoid
DEAR ABBY: I like my job a lot, but I have recently been assigned a different desk. I now sit next to someone who regularly draws his blood with a lancet and gives himself a shot for his diabetes just a foot away from me. I am extremely uncomfortable around blood and needles. I don’t […]
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Readers share many reasons for choosing to be cremated
DEAR ABBY: I just finished the letter from “Plotting and Planning in Arizona” (Oct. 5), regarding why cremation is so popular. There are also other reasons. My father, a WWII veteran, had planned to be buried in a national veterans’ cemetery. After his death we were informed that the only option currently available was interment […]
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Swinging parents undermine values taught to their kids
DEAR ABBY: A short time ago, I discovered my parents are “swingers.” I had picked up my mother’s phone to take a picture and an incoming text caught my attention. When I read it and investigated further, I learned the truth. I don’t mind what they do with their marriage, and I respect their choices. […]
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Gay grandma is unhappy being shielded from son’s kids
DEAR ABBY: I came out of the closet when my son was 4. I thought I had taught him not to judge because of a label. He’s now 30, with a wife and two adorable children who own my heart. When my granddaughter was born, my partner and I were at the hospital and have […]
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Couple’s age gap poses challenges to be overcome
DEAR ABBY: I am dating a man, “Richard,” who is significantly older — 17 years, actually. I’m in my mid-20s. I have no problem with it, as I have always been attracted to men who are older and have their lives together. My parents are cool with it, but I know they have their reservations. […]
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Interest in old flame rekindled at reunion
DEAR ABBY: I’m a happily married man with a great family that’s mostly grown. In high school I was infatuated with a girl, “Stacy,” who was the center of attention, especially from the guys. As seniors we were close, but we never dated. When I left for college, we lost track. In college I became […]
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Girl keeps parents in the dark about new roommate’s identity
DEAR ABBY: I am moving out of my parents’ place soon to be with one of my best guy friends, but I haven’t told my parents who I’m moving in with. In the past, they have caught on to my lies when I was going through my “phase,” but I have been trying hard to […]
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Losing a lung is no deterrent for man addicted to smoking
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Fred,” lost a lung to cancer 14 years ago due to smoking. He is one of the lucky ones to survive a deadly cancer. Even though he has only one lung, he continues to smoke “secretly.” I have begged, offered in-house treatment, anything to get him to stop, to no avail. […]