Father-to-be awaits babies with wife, mistress DEAR ABBY: Our son, “Philip,” has been married for two years. He recently informed his wife, “Karla,” that one of his co-workers — I’ll call her Sarah — is pregnant with his child. Philip says he still loves Karla and wants to stay together, but he feels an obligation […]

Caregiver’s grief began long before husband’s death DEAR ABBY: I am responding to “Alone But Happy in Canada” (July 12), who feels guilty because she feels relieved following the death of her husband from a long, difficult illness. Everyone grieves differently, but I don’t think grieving a loved one’s loss BEFORE his or her death […]

Woman’s shocking discovery puts man in unmarked grave DEAR ABBY: For 15 years I was a happily married homemaker with a wonderful husband. “Duncan” and I attended church together, frolicked through the fields, even exterminated rodents together. He was my best friend. It was bliss. Last year I found out my father had had an […]

Weighty issue is at root of couple’s unhappiness DEAR ABBY: “Ingmar” and I have been married — on and off— for 12 years. We have married each other twice. Ingmar loves “big” women. The last time we separated was three years ago, after I lost 105 pounds. I lost the weight because my doctor said […]

Man gets the scoop on where to drop off doggie poo DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were walking our terriers one evening when one had to answer nature’s call. Being responsible dog owners, I picked up the “deposit” with a bag we carry for such occasions. It was garbage pickup day and the neighbors’ […]

DEAR ABBY: My mother and stepfather are divorcing after 30 years together. Mama has moved in with my husband, children and me. My stepfather is alone in their house and struggling to pay the bills. The problem is Mama wants to confide in me and tell me all her troubles with “Donald.” I told her […]

Dateless teen is happy she went to prom with friends DEAR ABBY: Last April, you printed my question about whether or not I should go to my junior prom even though I was nervous about boys and being dateless. I took your advice and went with friends. It turned out to be the right decision. […]

Woman discovers old beau is new friend’s husband DEAR ABBY: I recently met a woman at a “Mommy and Me” class. We hit it off immediately and started making plans for play dates, etc. During one class we started talking about our husbands, and I realized that her husband is someone I had a casual […]

Mom is devastated to learn ‘other woman is daughter’ DEAR ABBY: I am a 58-year-old woman who has just been dumped by my 55-year-old boyfriend for a younger woman. She is 18, and if that isn’t bad enough — she’s my daughter. They are now living together. For more than a year we functioned as […]

Secret to great conversation is letting someone else talk DEAR ABBY: I am a male in my early 20s and lucky to have several good friends and acquaintances. I’m invited to gatherings and parties pretty regularly. I have no problem relating to people I know well. But when I have to converse with people I […]