DEAR ABBY: I have a 6-year-old son who is a very compassionate child. My husband’s mother lives with us and recently went through an illness from which she recovered. Twice my son tried to give her a necklace he had made from braided yarn to cheer her up. Abby, she not only refused to accept […]
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Culinary school deployment is dream for military wife
DEAR ABBY: I’m confused about what to do and need help. I’ve been married for two years and I love my husband, but he is in the military and I have big dreams. The fact that he is military means where he goes, I go. There’s no moving to where I want. My dream is […]
How to ensure proper medical care when traveling
DEAR ABBY: On a recent trip out of state, my husband became ill. The hotel we stayed in referred us to a nearby urgent care walk-in clinic. The nurse took his blood pressure, which was very high. The ”doctor” never took his temperature or mentioned the high blood pressure to us. He prescribed six drugs […]
Stepson is on losing end of misspent child support
DEAR ABBY: I have an 8-year-old stepson, ”Kaden,” whom I love dearly. Kaden spends the bulk of his time with his mother on the other side of the country. When he comes to visit us in the summer, his clothing and shoes are always ragged and a few sizes too small. My husband pays child […]
Unrequited love for best friend is dead-end street
DEAR ABBY: Five years into our marriage, my wife and I took a girlfriend, ”Sonya.” I fell madly in love with her. Unfortunately, my relationship with my wife cooled because she changed as a person. We ended up divorcing. I’m still in love with Sonya, but obviously nothing will ever come of it. I’m her […]
Abuser preyed on woman’s fear of being alone, unloved
DEAR ABBY: I recently had my lover of 11 years arrested for domestic violence. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. He had me isolated and cut off from the world, and without family around, I felt extremely lonely and fragile. Looking back, I see how wanting to be loved and not alone […]
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DEAR ABBY: I’m sick when I read about girls in great relationships who feel like they are trapped and they need to live life. They throw away a great relationship with someone who loves them. How is dumping someone who loves you ”living”? I met my husband in high school and we went to parties, nightclubs […]
Husband’s change of heart causes stress
DEAR ABBY: My husband, ”Van,” and I have been married 10 years. He’s 40; I’m 33. Our daughter just turned 7. Shortly after she was born, Van informed me he didn’t want to have more children. He said he was happy with just one. It was hard for me to accept, but eventually I came […]
Girl should seek some help to sweeten her tart tongue
DEAR ABBY: I’m 15. My problem is I often mouth off and insult people. When I’m asked to explain why I said what I did, I answer with, ”I don’t know” or a shrug. It’s the truth. It upsets me that I act this way, and I have lost friends because of it. My parents […]
Teen sees trouble in photo of shirtless young cousins
DEAR ABBY: I’m concerned about a photo my uncle posted to Facebook. It features my two female cousins, ages 6 and 2, shirtless. I know no harm was intended in posting the photo, as they are both adorable girls. However, I find it inappropriate that the 6-year-old — who is going into first grade — […]