DEAR ABBY: Our daughter “Bree” has just announced that she’s pregnant with her third child. Her other children are 1 and 2. My wife and I are in our 60s and provide child care three days a week, while the other grandma baby-sits for two days. We also pay for preschool and swimming lessons, as […]

DEAR ABBY: I am a flight attendant for a major carrier. I encounter rude passengers every single day, as well as people (including children) with no manners. I accept that not everyone will be friendly to me. Some people are not capable of being friendly, and others may be going through personal issues and not […]

DEAR ABBY: I am writing in response to the letter you printed from “Respectful in Ohio” (July 25). I am so glad you addressed the subject of proper etiquette in cemeteries. The cemetery where my family members are buried has become a playground for the neighbors in the area. When I visit, I see people […]

DEAR ABBY: When I was in middle school, I was pretty much an outcast. In the summer between eighth grade and high school, I read a Dear Abby column where you offered advice to someone who was shy like me. You recommended that the writer smile and greet people every day. You also published a […]

DEAR ABBY: My sister “Dena” has a lot of health issues. She weighs more than 300 pounds, has bad knees, ankles and legs, liver trouble and bad nerves. I love her dearly. She’s not only my sister, but my best friend. I feel sorry for her, but I can’t take her constant complaining every single […]

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with dementia more than a year ago. She lives alone and can no longer do anything for herself. She can no longer climb stairs, which means she can’t get to her bed, shower or do laundry, and it takes her hours to dress herself. She also needs help getting […]

DEAR ABBY: My brother “Dan” cheated on his wife, “Darlene.” His affair lasted five years before he dumped Darlene to pursue a relationship with the other woman. My problem is, every time family members invite Darlene and her children to be part of an event, we have to listen to her long, drawn-out monologue about […]

DEAR ABBY: I am a high school sophomore who is usually pretty happy. I have amazing friends and a great family, and I make good grades. I have liked “Michael” for three years, and recently he has begun to show more of an interest in me. He’s polite to everyone, but my friends have noticed […]

DEAR ABBY: I am 18 years old and would like to know what kinds of symptoms show that it’s time for counseling — depression, mood swings, etc. — CONSIDERING IT IN OHIO DEAR CONSIDERING IT: You have asked an important question. Everybody experiences sadness at some point, but sadness that doesn’t go away can actually […]

DEAR ABBY: I go to movies occasionally with my niece “Connie” and her two kids. Although the theater has a sign “No Outside Food or Drinks Allowed,” Connie sneaks snacks in in her oversized purse, then doles them out after the lights go down. I’m not talking about a couple of candy bars; she brings […]