DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Harvey,” and I have operated a home-based business for more than 20 years. Harvey is an amazing technician, extremely efficient with his time on the job. The problem is, he is always in a hurry to get to the next job. I receive calls from angry motorists complaining that “the driver […]

Parents harm their children when they let them cheat DEAR ABBY: I was raised from an early age that if you play a game, you have to play fair and obey the rules. Those rules were never bent regardless of what the game was or who we played with. Over the years I have played […]

Wife who slimmed down is pumping up social life DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Laura,” and I have been married 15 years. She recently had gastric bypass surgery and has lost 80 pounds so far. The last time Laura was slim (about seven years ago), she had an affair with a co-worker and we nearly divorced. […]

Workers must speak with one voice DEAR ABBY: I work in a call center with 35 other workers. Recently our supervisor hired a woman who is mentally ill. We acknowledge that she has a right to work and, for the most part, she appears to be capable. The problem is she hears “voices” speaking to […]

Friend involved with married man will have to go it alone DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Jenny’s” husband died four years ago. They had been married 28 years, and she has grieved hard for him. She has been looking for a relationship because she wants a man in her life. Three months ago, she ran […]

No excuses are needed if you don’t want to drink DEAR ABBY: I was thrilled to read “Sober in Scottsdale’s” (July 28) letter about drinking. I’m a 21-year- old college student who has also struggled with choosing to be sober amidst the majority of my drunken peers. Most people my age drink only to get […]

Family’s recorded history is now a matter of memory DEAR ABBY: When our first grandchild was born, my son, “Vic,” and his wife bought the first video camera in the family. I often asked them to bring it to family get- togethers, and to help out, I purchased dozens of long- running, high-quality tapes. We […]

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have always had a warm and close relationship with our college-age children. We often host their friends in our home, making certain they’re comfortable, well-fed and welcome. My son brought his girlfriend home for long weekends several times this year. Not once has she said thank you for meals, […]

Expectant mom wishes her good deed could be undone DEAR ABBY: I’m in a bit of a predicament because I lent my maternity clothes to a friend who is due in late December. Her husband lost his job. I just found out that I am expecting and I am due in late April, and I […]

Dejected mother frets that son is forgotten DEAR ABBY: Before my son deployed to Afghanistan two months ago, his grandma, aunts and cousins all promised to send cards, letters and care packages. So far, not one of them has stepped up to the plate. I am so frustrated I felt like crying as I was […]