DEAR ABBY: I am a rabbi who was asked by a funeral director to talk with a family dealing with the wife’s terminal illness. When I met Mindy, I was touched by her bravery and sensitivity in confronting her disease. She shared that she and her family were taking charge of the calendar and moving […]

DEAR ABBY: I had to laugh when I read the letter from “Needs a Real Woman in Florida” (Sept. 8), written by a man complaining about dating women with breast implants. I am a breast cancer survivor and I have implants. I was with a man for nearly two years who knew I’d had one […]

DEAR ABBY: Our daughter “Joy” is 20. Her boyfriend, “Danny,” is 22. They plan to be married once they graduate from college. Danny is a wonderful young man who loves our daughter very much. Danny’s parents have an expensive home, two new cars, a boat and a vacation home. They do not help their son […]

DEAR ABBY: I have a problem with people in our church congregation who want to greet me with a kiss. Please advise me on how to handle this delicate situation. I don’t want to hurt any feelings; these are nice people. However, lips carry germs, and I have a weak immune system. I have tried […]

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mom to my 10-year-old son. I have dated on and off for six years. My question is, how soon is too soon to introduce male friends who may become boyfriends? I don’t want to scare a guy away, and I also don’t want to risk having my son become attached […]

DEAR ABBY: My 12-year-old daughter, “Skye,” is starting to go through puberty. She’s not comfortable discussing things with me; instead she goes to her older sister with all her questions. They talk to each other in whispered tones in their bedroom with the door closed and locked. When I try to discuss things with Skye, […]

DEAR ABBY: Regarding the letter from “Lost in the Land of Aloha” (Sept. 1) and whether short men are considered less desirable — height is relative. I am 5’3″ and dated taller men, usually 6 feet and over, because those were the guys who just were around and seemed to be attracted to me. Then […]

DEAR ABBY: I lived with my best friend and her husband for a few months after moving to a new state. They recently went through a rough patch and she took a vacation to cool off. In her absence, and under the influence of a great deal of alcohol, her husband and I slept together. […]

DEAR ABBY: I recently gave birth to a beautiful, perfect baby girl, “Cassie.” I also just returned to work. I would love to stay home, but I cannot afford to financially. I am lucky that my best friend, “Mary Ellen,” doesn’t have to work and has offered to care for my little 8-week-old bundle of […]

DEAR ABBY: My hardworking husband of four years, “Brian,” loves to eat out three or four nights a week. It’s nice not to have to cook, and I have become spoiled. He loves treating. We take along friends, family members or business associates. The problem is, Brain wants to sit for two or three hours, […]