DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing this guy for nine months. We had a good relationship, but then it hit a bump in the road. He was told some false information about me, and instead of giving me the benefit of the doubt, he immediately assumed it was true. He said nasty things to me, […]
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Women's opposing viewpoints could doom couple's future
DEAR ABBY: I am a Christian who is passionate and vocal about being an ally to the LGBTQ community. I have close family members and friends who are part of that community, so I never waiver in my support or understanding. I am also a feminist. These beliefs are deeply a part of who I […]
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Lighthearted wedding invitation rubs recipient the wrong way
DEAR ABBY: We received a wedding invitation in the mail today from my husband’s nephew. First of all, we are to RSVP by tomorrow. (WHAT?) Here are our options in responding: Gladly attend Regretfully decline Resentfully attend Enthusiastically decline I’ll surprise you The invitation also asked which song we’d like “blasted over our awkward small […]
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Student earns failing grade as a vacation house-sitter
DEAR ABBY: Our family went away for a two-week vacation. One of my co-workers suggested I hire her daughter to stay in our home and take care of our pets and plants in our absence. The daughter is 20 years old and a student. We agreed upon a generous payment and paid her as soon […]
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Gamer kicked out of house shames dad on social media
DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old son does not want to work and spends all his time playing video games. He’s obsessed with them. He disrespects my house — and me — by not cleaning his room. I don’t know what to do. He’s my son, but he is a user and feels he’s entitled to live […]
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Family draws line at spending holidays with sex offender
DEAR ABBY: I have a nephew who is a Level III sex offender. My mom wants him at her house for the holidays, but none of the other family members plan to attend with their kids if he’s there. Mom insists we should forgive him and can’t understand how people can’t forgive him for molesting […]
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Obsession with politics turns friendship into one-way street
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who constantly talks about all the negative politics going on today. I’m sick of hearing it. It’s not because I don’t care or disagree, but it has become the topic of every conversation. She’s extremely depressed, has major anxiety issues and, despite seeing a therapist, her condition has not […]
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Diligent student has less time for friends
DEAR ABBY: I’m in my early 20s and the only one in my circle of friends who is currently in college. They all want to hang out all the time, but most of them live more than 100 miles away. I have a strict school schedule, and I am required to study and earn high […]
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Daughter is last to learn of new love in dad's life
DEAR ABBY: My father began dating four years after my mother passed away from a terrible bout with cancer. He and I have always been close; in fact, I have always considered him to be one of my best friends. But since he started dating he has changed. I just traveled across the country for […]
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Men's group chat draws fire for sharing explicit photos
DEAR ABBY: I must take issue with your response to “Tired of Behinds” (Sept. 5), who was upset that her fiance is part of a men’s group chat that includes the sending and receiving of pornographic female images. While “boys will be boys” has been the reigning excuse for male misbehavior for years — nay, […]