DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, ”Ed,” who dated a woman who put him down regularly. He was often depressed, and we would discuss what was wrong. Eventually I told him I didn’t think she was good for him and he should end it. Instead, he became reluctant to tell me if anything was wrong. […]
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Dentist’s politics a cause for discomfort
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing the same dentist for a number of years and have always been satisfied with his work. He has recently begun to talk politics while he works on my teeth. While I feel he’s entitled to his opinions, I don’t think I should have to listen while his hand is […]
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Question of religion changes dynamics of family friendship
DEAR ABBY: About a year ago, my daughter befriended a schoolmate. After numerous playdates, our families have become close. While my family is atheist, we know this family is devoutly Christian. Recently, after I mentioned in conversation that we “weren’t religious,” they invited us to their church for service. I diplomatically declined, but it felt […]
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Smoker who’s tried everything is desperate to become a quitter
DEAR ABBY: I need some advice about quitting smoking. I am the father of an only child and husband to a wonderful wife. But for some reason, I have not been able to find the motivation to quit. I know smoking is bad for my health, and I don’t want to endanger my child’s health […]
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Visitor relatives could pay dearly for generous hospitality
DEAR ABBY: I’m wondering how to approach a situation following a visit with some relatives. We enjoyed a wonderful visit and they were very nice to put us up in their guest room. A few days into our stay, I woke up with strange and very itchy bites on my legs and shoulders. When I […]
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Bisexual father is hesitant to reveal identity to sons
DEAR ABBY: I am a single father of teenage boys. I have always played an active role in my children’s lives, physically, emotionally and financially. My older son lives with me; my younger sons live with their mother. I am bisexual and have always been attracted to both men and women. It took me a […]
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Co-worker’s tempting offer could have disastrous results
DEAR ABBY: Last week one of my associates asked me out for drinks. I have been working with him for the same length of time that I have been married. I know he’s interested because he has been texting me about unrelated work things and is always flirting. I am very much in love with […]
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Girlfriend chafes at request to quit drinking for a year
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating an alcoholic for three years. He recently entered a treatment program because after his last binge he tried to kill himself. He seems to be committed to his program and staying sober. He has requested that I stay sober with him for at least a year. While I’m fully […]
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Use photos to confront mother-in-law
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing to ask what’s the classy way to handle a touchy situation. My mother-in-law lives with my husband and me because she’s financially unable to live on her own. She sometimes goes away on trips and vacations with her church and ”boyfriends.” About a month ago, I noticed several items of nice […]
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Stepmom loves husband’s kids, but wants to be a mom herself
DEAR ABBY: I am a childless stepmom with an enormous desire to be a mother. My husband has two kids and I love them, but he doesn’t understand the emptiness I feel inside knowing I’ll never have that biological bond of unconditional love with his kids. I deal with anxiety and sometimes become easily frustrated […]