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Dear Abby: Estranged from their dying mom, should sibs now reach out?

Her marriage ended after she was caught cheating, and most of her five adult children gave up on having a mother years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

Dear Abby: Smartphones can enhance seniors’ lives at very little cost

Readers respond to loyal flip phone user who resists an upgrade that would make it easier to do business with doctors, banks and other providers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

Dear Abby: Tow was the fault of my date, who didn’t offer to pay

He was wrong when he advised parking in a lot that turned out to be off-limits.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2023

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Dear Abby: Am I wrong to reduce contact with my late husband’s family?

Widow, now seeing another man, is ready to stop inviting one pair of former in-laws to be houseguests.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2023

Dear Abby: Living with sister is great, except for her boyfriend’s late-night visits

His 2 a.m. social calls are disruptive, but otherwise the guy hasn’t done anything wrong.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2023

Dear Abby: I doubt wife told the whole story about her affairs

Man doesn’t think he’ll ever get over her recent confession of two infidelities more than 20 years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Dear Abby: Sister has told lies about our family for years

There have been so many tall tales about her parents, siblings, etc., that some believe she needs medication.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023

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Dear Abby: I want teen girl to dress modestly at upcoming party

Woman worries as 13-year-old daughter decides to bring a friend partial to provocative attire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

Dear Abby: Bride, groom want shower but have no room for gifts

They’re expecting a bounty of household items they won’t be able to fit in their love nest — a spare bedroom in the home of the groom’s mom.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

Dear Abby: People keep trapping me, talking my ear off

Man doesn’t know a polite way to extricate himself from the monologue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

Dear Abby: Date nights seldom happen because girlfriend usually brings her kids

Man is frustrated that she wants to attend a big concert with her son instead of him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

Dear Abby: We’re ready to help if our friend leaves his horrible wife

She’s driving everyone out of his life by berating him and ordering him around.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Dear Abby: Mother’s lies about my father’s identity still trouble me

She continues to insist her son’s dad was her late husband, but tests indicate he was the result of an affair.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Dear Abby: Boyfriend’s new bad habits have me ready to leave

The couple used to go everywhere together, but lately the man has been putting his friends first and snapping at his girlfriend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2023

Dear Abby: Hoarding husband won’t sell his stuff to reduce our debt

Couple has no savings and owes money on credit cards, while the man holds on to more than $10,000 worth of items he never touches, and his wife worries about the future.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

Dear Abby: I have moral issues with the restaurant chosen by our host

Man accused of being rude by refusing to dine at the place preferred by father-in-law who has different political views.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2023

Dear Abby: Family gathered after a death is treated to a sales pitch

The deceased’s brother, who is handling his affairs, gets a spiel at a family lunch for a agent who handles estate sales. He doesn’t mind but his wife is offended.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023

Dear Abby: Archive seeks veterans’ letters from wartime

The Center for American War Letters has been collecting and preserving correspondence for 25 years.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

Dear Abby: Wife’s platonic texting with man is bothering me

After she was caught flirting with the guy, they cut off communications, but now they’re back to messaging and husband considers it a threat to the marriage.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023

Dear Abby: No more gifts for grandchildren who never send thanks

All they’re getting for Christmas are booklets on how to write notes of gratitude.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

Dear Abby: Recording video shows someone their bad behavior

In some cases, seeing what happened might be the proof a skeptical person needs of the effects of drugs, alcohol, dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023

Dear Abby: I might have to kick my old friend out of book group

Longtime members are appalled by the newcomer’s bragging and insensitive comments.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Dear Abby: What do I do when my husband’s an abusive drunk?

At least twice a week he imbibes too much, insults his daughter and calls his wife lazy and fat.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

Dear Abby: Working husband won’t do chores or spend time with wife and kids

The children’s stay-at-home mom is ignored when she asks him to step up and is considering a divorce.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Dear Abby: I might alienate my dad if I quit family business

24-year-old has different ambitions and doesn’t get along with father’s relatives who work with him.

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