Dear Abby: Sons tend to drop by at mealtime, with little or no notice Dad gets irritated when the two men expect to be fed and there’s not enough food ready. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2022
Dear Abby: I found my biological brothers but they’re not interested in knowing me Man has some important info to pass along but senses they’d rather be left alone. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022
Dear Abby: My husband calls everyone ‘crazy,’ and I’m sick of it His reliance on that word for shutting down arguments just shows how lazy and ignorant he is. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2022
Dear Abby: Our fights about bathroom cabinet go on for months Woman considers leaving man who insists on controlling everything in the house they share. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2022
Dear Abby: I worry sister isn’t bonding with her baby She always seems to be handing off the three-month-old to someone else so she can work or be with her significant other. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022
Dear Abby: I pushed back on girlfriend’s order at birthday dinner Couple fights when financially strained man questions her desire to get a large portion and bring home leftovers. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022
Dear Abby: Husband wants me to lose habits I got from my parents Every day for 20 years, he has offered a critique of his wife’s flaws and shortcomings Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022
Dear Abby: Freeloading neighbors never buy a mower, keep borrowing ours It’s been a year and a half, and they clearly could afford to get their own. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2022
Dear Abby: Man upset that wife ignores him while doting on her children She cuts off conversations with him when one of the kids comes along, and even totally overlooks his birthday. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022
Dear Abby: Man I might wed says he’ll refuse to share a bed Widower got used to sleeping with his dogs and doesn’t want anyone else there, but his girlfriend is hurt that she isn’t welcome. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022
Dear Abby: I fear my sibling, a drug abuser, will ask to move in Big sister expects backlash for turning away the family member whose life is in constant turmoil. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022
Dear Abby: Boyfriend’s ex wants him back, keeps bashing me She keeps asking for a ‘booty call’ and threatens to do something crazy if his new lover joins him at a family wedding. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2022
Dear Abby: I know what my brother-in-law did, and it sickens me Reader has been avoiding husband’s brother since learning that he molested his sister when she was young. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022
Dear Abby: Husband doesn’t worry about his bad teeth, but I do Man doesn’t brush enough or go to the dentist, and his wife is embarrassed by the chipped tooth he refuses to fix. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022 Dear Abby: Friend’s foul feet stink up my rooms, blankets She doesn’t wash often enough, and after her visits, the throws have to go right to the laundry
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022 Dear Abby: Once he moves in, the truth comes out — Fiance is abusive Woman unsure how to improve relationship with a man who calls her stupid, drinks too much, causes problems and refuses to talk about them.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022 Dear Abby: I can’t count on old friend to help during hard times One is there to lend support during family traumas, but the other is always a no-show.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022 Dear Abby: Husband wants me to move past his 7-year affair She keeps bringing it up and fears he’ll cheat again during a yearlong military deployment.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2022 Dear Abby: Husband does nothing to save failing marriage He’s in charge of scheduling therapy to rebuild the relationship but hasn’t bothered.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022 Dear Abby: Man’s little jokes about his fiancee disturb her family Behind her back, he makes off-the-cuff comments suggesting he felt pressured to get married and lacks confidence in her driving skills.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022 Dear Abby: I couldn’t walk her dog on short notice, so she dumped me A relationship of several years abruptly ends with an email calling man selfish.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022 Dear Abby: I hate our town and want to leave, but husband won’t budge DEAR ABBY: I’m a newlywed, and my husband and I have just hit a big roadblock. I hate the town we live in. I always have. The only reason I’m here is because of him, but I have always been very clear about wanting to move.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022 Dear Abby: I need to reduce my contact with judgmental friend Daily conversations with older woman were great for stay-at-home mom, but now that she’s back at work, it’s time to cut back.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2022 Dear Abby: My teen grandson is rude and slovenly, and I don’t like him Grandma doesn’t enjoy interacting with the disrespectful 16-year-old.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022 Dear Abby: My wife has more than just a taste at whisky tastings She’s usually not a heavy drinker, but when offered a sample of single malt scotch or Kentucky bourbon, she gulps it like wine and starts acting intoxicated.