The mother of the bride fears game DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Laurie,” is being married soon. Her fiance, “Peter,” is a likable young man. He is, however, a sports fanatic who stays glued to the television whenever a game is playing. Laurie is aware of his passion, and because she loves Peter, she doesn’t have […]

Two would be a crowd for 2 mothers-in-law DEAR ABBY: My mother recently moved into a senior housing complex, which she loves. Now my mother-in-law, “Irene,” has decided she wants to move there, too. The problem is, my mother does not want to live near Irene. Although Mom has always been nice to her, she […]

Parents should answer girl’s threat with love DEAR ABBY: I feel like my heart has been ripped out and stomped on. My 18-year-old daughter, “Emily,” hooked up with a 27-year-old ex-convict (“Jerry”) and had his baby three months ago. Although we disapproved of the relationship, we let him move into our home. A month later, […]

New man turns bride’s head after marriage DEAR ABBY: I have been married for four weeks. Two weeks after my wedding I met a man who excites me and makes my heart race. My husband, “Mitch,” and I dated for eight years prior to getting married. We’re both 25. I have only slept with one […]

Irate commuters get earful from cell phones DEAR ABBY: Your answer to “Minneapolis Commuter” (June 8), who was sick of overhearing personal cell phone conversations, missed the mark. I ride public transit to and from Sacramento every day, and most of the time the passengers — like me — just want a quiet ride to […]

DEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago I had surgery, and they found cancer. I have put my affairs in order to ease the burden on my children. I have written my will, made a list of those to be notified after my death, wrote my obituary and requested in which newspaper I would like it […]

DEAR ABBY: Our oldest son, “Jim,” has a history of turning his back on people once he has used them, which has left us in financial ruin. Our most recent bailout went to our younger son, who went into business with Jim. To make a long story short, Jim was greedy and impatient and plundered […]

Grieving daughter takes phone off hook DEAR ABBY: My father was murdered. I am dealing with it the best I can. I appreciate that people want to extend their condolences, but I have started letting my phone go directly to voice mail because I just can’t handle hearing, “You’re in my prayers,” or, “This is […]

‘Tired’ husband finds energy to leave home DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Aaron,” and I have been married five years. We hit a rough patch, and when I’d ask him what was wrong, he would always say he was “just tired.” One day I returned from work and found a note saying he had left me. […]

Daughter should be spared knowing truth DEAR ABBY: I just had to respond to “Daddy Who Cares” (June 2), whose wife is threatening to tell their teenaged daughter, “Gina,” she was not wanted. For me a person’s most defining trait is not gender, age or race. It’s whether or not he or she was wanted. […]