DEAR ABBY: My brother, ”Chris,” is going through a divorce and lost his business. He is now lashing out at our mom and me when she spends time with me. When I tried to express my sympathy, Chris attacked me via direct message, saying I have a ”charmed life and don’t care about anyone — […]

DEAR ABBY: I knew my husband for two years before we married four years ago. My problem is we are no longer intimate — not even hugs or kisses. For the first two years we did have sex, but the only affection I get now is a kiss on my forehead or my hand. When […]

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, ”Paul,” and I have been together for five years. We want to get married, but his mother is Catholic and she doesn’t approve because I am an Alaskan native, which from her perspective makes me a pagan. Paul hasn’t attended church or held any Catholic views for many years, but he […]

DEAR ABBY: Please remind your readers that it’s important to keep their dogs on a leash for their pets’ protection as well as the protection of those around them. In my community, leash laws are rarely enforced, and it’s common to see dogs running loose in city parks. The result is an increase in dogfights […]

DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend I have traveled with for many years. The last few years she has been showing increasing signs of confusion and forgetfulness. She has difficulty managing her paperwork for travel and remembering what our plans are for the next day. On the most recent trip she picked up other […]

DEAR ABBY: My 21-year-old son, ”Evan,” recently moved out to be with his girlfriend. They live in a small apartment and cannot afford a lot beyond the basics, including internet. They spend every moment at my house when they are not working. They use our internet, eat our food and drink our beverages. I know […]

DEAR ABBY: I have fought obesity all of my adult life, and my weight has yo-yoed over the years. My problem is, when I go to the doctor’s office and I am taken to the exam area, the scale is right out in the open where other patients come and go as well as all […]

DEAR ABBY: I met ”Edward” at work six years ago. We were instantly attracted to each other and soon began an affair. We are both married to others. I never thought I could stray outside my marriage, even though my marriage has been very lonely. I love Edward more than I ever thought possible, but […]

DEAR ABBY: I’m happily married to the man of my dreams. We met after I had gone through a particularly difficult breakup, and I often credit him with ”saving” me. We’ve been together 15 years and have two beautiful children. While we both have professional careers, I also write romance novels as a hobby and […]