DEAR ABBY: I work in an office where folks sometimes bring in birthday cakes, desserts and other goodies to share. “Dolores” is always the first in line, and helps herself to a large portion of the treats and says she’s taking some home for her family. Last week, someone brought in an exotic dessert and […]

DEAR ABBY: Last week I suggested to a co-worker, “Zack,” that I treat him to a beer after work. Before our pints arrived, he disappeared to a corner of the pub to text on his phone, and 10 minutes later his girlfriend showed up. Her being there obligated me to buy her a drink, and […]

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, Edye, was a wonderful cook and an accomplished hostess. Friends and family enjoyed being a part of her events, not only because of the food but also because she made everyone feel so welcome. Before my husband and I were married, I met Edye for the first time at a dinner […]

DEAR ABBY: Regarding your answer to “Yoo-Hoo, I’m Over Here!” (Jan. 10), who was bothered by her husband’s constant leering at women, you’ve got to be kidding. Men have been looking at young women since the beginning of time. My husband and his friends hold “office hours” every morning at our neighborhood coffeehouse. I’ve told […]

DEAR ABBY: When I first met my husband of two years, “Phil,” he owned his own home, kept it spotless and his yard neat, prepared his own meals and did his laundry. Those qualities made him stand out from the many spoiled “Mama’s boys” I had dated in the past. Now that we’re married it’s […]

DEAR ABBY: I’m 27 and in a three-year-long relationship that has been slowly falling apart. A year before it began, I ended a two-year union with another guy. While the two men are completely different, both relationships ended for similar reasons. I am a successful, independent woman. Apparently, this made each one feel like less […]

DEAR ABBY: I am being married in August. I’m going to have my bridal portrait taken, and I need to know if I’m supposed to wear my wedding ring in the photo session or my engagement ring. Also, how soon do I need to schedule the portrait session? — BRIDE-TO-BE, PECOS, TEXAS DEAR BRIDE-TO-BE: Congratulations […]

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a guy who is wonderful, caring — everything a woman would want. There’s just one problem. When he takes off his shirt, he has an extremely ugly mole. It looks suspicious and is irregularly shaped. I can’t stand looking at it, but my eyes are drawn to it like […]

DEAR ABBY: I sympathize with “Stumped for an Answer” (Dec. 22), the man who was speechless when a woman objected to his opening the door for her. Haven’t we all experienced “moments after,” wishing we’d found the right words at the right time? My son — a high school sophomore — had a timely response […]

DEAR ABBY: I am a 76-year-old man who is romantically involved with a 65-year-old lady. She knows I take Viagra. I recently had to go out of town for a week. Before I left, she demanded that I give her my bottle of Viagra. She said she would return it as soon as I got […]