DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Kate” for a year. She’s caring and down-to-earth. We have so much in common, and time goes by quickly when we’re together. That’s why, when a new job brought Kate closer to my place, I told her she could stay with me, so her commute would be less stressful […]

DEAR ABBY: My adult daughter, “Suzie,” spent the weekend at our home, bringing along her boyfriend of six months. This was “Liam’s” first visit. I allowed them to share Suzie’s old bedroom, which we have converted into a family office. We keep a large futon in there for my daughter when she comes to visit. […]

DEAR ABBY: I am writing about the letter from “Can’t Believe My Eyes” (June 20), who is bothered by the amount of cleavage women display everywhere. I have heard many negative comments in the workplace regarding women’s tasteless attire. But most of the remarks I hear come from other women in stores while we try […]

DEAR ABBY: When my two boys were young, I agreed to a reduction in child support payments with the understanding that my ex would help later with their college tuition. This was not put in writing. Now both my boys are in college and their father is refusing to help. When I asked him to […]

DEAR ABBY: My childhood was difficult. My mother was a bitter, unforgiving, jealous woman. My father traveled a lot for his business and just tolerated my mother when he was home. I decided to never have children to bring into this family. When I first met Dave — my husband of 10 years — I […]

DEAR ABBY: I am a girl who has had my heart broken for the first time. I know I should get over this boy, but I can’t stop thinking about him. My mom loved him. We hung out every weekend for six months. I thought I might have been pregnant. I’m not — but I […]

DEAR ABBY: My 6-year-old daughter, “Meg,” has severe eczema. She’s highly allergic to a long list of things, including dogs. Recently, at a basketball court and at an outdoor restaurant, we encountered some dog owners who refused to pull their dogs back after I informed them about her allergy. Both said, “It’s a public place!” […]

DEAR ABBY: “Devastated in Oklahoma” (June 18) asked how she can be supportive of her father, who is battling lung cancer. I was in a similar situation 3 1/2 years ago when my dad was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood. It was terrifying witnessing the physical impact it had on my […]

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year. When we got together he had just gotten out of a five-year relationship. He says he loves me, but he recently told me that she was better in bed than I am! I have lost confidence in our relationship and don’t enjoy making […]

DEAR ABBY: I have been romantically involved with my best friend, “Ray,” for three years. We dated for a couple of years 14 years ago. He got a girl pregnant right before we started dating, and they ended up getting married and having four more children. We remained friends and began seeing each other after […]