DEAR ABBY: I’m a 12-year-old girl who has a problem with my mom. Once a week we clean the house, which is fairly large. Even when I do a good job on every room my mom never says, “Nice job,” ”Good work,” or even a simple “Thanks.” It hurts my feelings because I thank her […]

DEAR ABBY: A while back I told my family I was considering downsizing my life and made the big mistake of telling them I want them to eventually have my house. I also revealed the contents of my will. Now I feel exposed, uncomfortable and vulnerable — possibly even a bit paranoid that they might […]

DEAR ABBY: I want you to know how much I agree with your answer to “Paying for My Popcorn in Oregon” (Sept. 15), who complained about her niece sneaking food into the theater. I used to teach a parenting class to parents who had kids in trouble with the law. I started out by asking, […]

DEAR ABBY: I married “Raymond” in 2004. I met his son, “Bill,” a year before the wedding and have been in a relationship with him ever since. (He’s married to one of my friends and has a child with her.) Raymond supports me financially and provides all the necessities — house, car, food, clothes, etc. […]

DEAR ABBY: My wife of 25 years has an annoying habit that drives me crazy. When she starts a conversation with me, she’ll speak in a very low voice and mumble without looking at me. I truly cannot hear or understand what she’s saying and have to respond with, “Excuse me?” ”Pardon me?” or “What?” […]

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I plan to be married in the coming year. It will be the second marriage for both of us. My intended has an “adult” son I’ll call “Jeff,” who graduated from college last year and makes good money. His father has helped him out by paying his tuition, car loan, […]

DEAR ABBY: I am married to the most wonderful husband and father a woman could ask for. He has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and may not have long to live. Ever since I met “John” he has searched for his daughter who was given up for adoption years ago. We recently found her. […]

DEAR ABBY: I’m 14 and I’m terrified that I won’t know what to do once I’m in college and have to decide on a long-term job. I have a lot of interests, but none that would lead me toward a career. My teachers and the books I read say I should find my passion and […]

DEAR ABBY: I have recently found out that I’m pregnant. My problem is my husband doesn’t believe the baby is his. He says he and his ex tried for 13 years to have a baby and couldn’t. I don’t know what to say to him. I can’t explain his past with that other woman. My […]

DEAR ABBY: A while back you asked your readers to name their heroes. May I contribute? My heroes are nameless, often faceless and in most cases unsung. They will never have 15 minutes of fame. Their deeds won’t be recorded in history books, but their kindness inspires and their good deeds will forever affect the […]