DEAR ABBY: I’m a 25-year-old, happily married woman with a great life. Ever since the birth of my son a little over a year ago, I find myself angry at things that happened in my childhood that I thought I had “gotten over.” Abby, I was mentally, physically and sexually abused by my father. He […]

DEAR ABBY: I have an offensive habit of looking people “up and down” when I first meet them, and when I think no one is aware of it. I have tried breaking myself of the habit, but I often don’t realize I’m doing it until I catch myself. I know other people notice. I’m a […]

DEAR ABBY: I have a son with two good friends. They are at my house often and are really good boys. I enjoy them, and I’m glad my son is friendly with them. The problem is their mothers. Both these women are receptive to playdate invites, but when I see them in social situations, they […]

DEAR ABBY: I am planning a trip to Thailand next year and would like to find a traveling partner. I don’t care whether the person is male or female. My plan is to visit the country and rent a cabin for a month. My interest is solely to share expenses and have a platonic relationship […]

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 12-year-old girl and I hope you will print this because it’s about something important. I have an iPod Touch. My friends and I wanted to text, so I asked my mom if I could download a program to talk to my friends. She said it was OK. I really like “The […]

DEAR ABBY: I was glad to see the letter you printed from “Fine With My Decision” (April 22). I placed a baby boy for adoption when I was 16. My parents were bitterly disappointed and sent me out of state. But despite my somewhat immature and rebellious nature, I was — and remain — glad […]

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Vic,” and I used to work at the same company. While I worked there I noticed that one of the women who worked in the building cafe seemed to have a crush on him. I left work to be a stay-at-home mom. I trust my husband and know he would never […]

DEAR ABBY: I’m married to the love of my life. My wife is a beautiful woman, 50 years old, in great shape and she looks 35. My problem is whenever we go out, if I ask her to wear something sexy for me, she always says, “I’m too old to dress like that” and refuses. […]

DEAR ABBY: You once printed a letter from a man who was dying. He wanted his surviving widow to pursue happiness after his death with some man who would be kind to her. The letter was mainly addressed to those who might stand in judgment if she began dating soon after he was gone. Abby, […]

DEAR ABBY: Seven years ago, while on a business trip to Europe, I went to a bar, got drunk and went back to my hotel with one of the “hostesses.” It was a one-night stand, but my wife found out. I quit drinking with the help of AA and have never had another affair. However, […]