DEAR ABBY: My husband has many wonderful qualities. However, he’s obsessed with my always being instantly available when he calls or texts my cellphone. I don’t carry it with me every minute of the day. At work I can be busy taking orders, dealing with clients, having a conference with my boss or using the […]

DEAR ABBY: I am 26 and recently started a new job that I consider a leap forward in my career. It’s been only two weeks, and my boss has already told me she thinks I am “trying too hard” and “compensating for my age.” Honestly, I was just excited to come in to work and […]

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my husband and I had problems. Our marriage was going downhill, but we have recently managed to work things out. My problem is, I sounded off to my mother, who had never held him in very high esteem to begin with. She told me she never wanted to see […]

DEAR ABBY: My 7-year-old granddaughter, “Kelly,” wanted a dollhouse for Christmas. I had a friend build a basic frame, shingled roof, chimney and shutters, then I decorated it. I did everything by hand. I wallpapered each room, made little rugs and crocheted lace curtains. There were even little window shades. Kelly’s room was a perfect […]

DEAR ABBY: I’m a happily married man with a great family that’s mostly grown. In high school I was infatuated with a girl, “Stacy,” who was the center of attention, especially from the guys. As seniors we were close, but we never dated. When I left for college, we lost track. In college I became […]

DEAR ABBY: I am a 47-year-old woman with a 12-year-old son. I met a wonderful man I’ll call “Daryl,” and we have been dating for about three years. We recently became engaged and are planning to be married this spring. I have had one concern for a while, and I probably should have already addressed […]

DEAR ABBY: After a year of separation and divorce, I have decided to dip into the online dating world at 45. My plan was to carefully select three to five men over the next few months and just date, without diving into a relationship or into bed. To my surprise, the first man I met, […]

DEAR ABBY: I recently got married. My husband goes through my purse, my papers, my jewelry, my clothes — and even my underwear. He says that as my husband he has the right to do that. He says I am wrong to object. What are your thoughts on this? I feel like although I’m a […]