Dear Abby: A long friendship gets sabotaged by devious partner Reader is ghosted after the pal’s rude boyfriend makes allegations of bad behavior. Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2022
Dear Abby: Mom doesn’t grasp my disgust for the brother who abused me She pretends it didn’t happen and keeps insisting the siblings get together for holidays. Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022
Dear Abby: Husband’s drinking and driving endangers our kids, marriage Spouse considers leaving man who goes out boozing every week and then drives home. Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2022
Dear Abby: Teaching job makes my husband unhappy, but he refuses to quit He likes interacting with the few kids who care, but the apathy shown by most students brings him down. Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2022
Dear Abby: My mom will freak out when she learns I’m rushing a sorority A Greek house appeals to the very sociable straight-A college freshman, but her close-minded mother won’t hear of it. Chicago Sun-Times · May 21, 2022
Dear Abby: If I host (and pay for) shower, must I buy a gift too? Family member who arranged a party for bride-to-be is chided for not giving a present as well. Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022
Dear Abby: Man’s spending habits hurt family, frustrate his wife A veteran living with a mental illness, he lays out hundreds each month on coffee, fast food and marijuana while his four children go without. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2022
Dear Abby: Wowing your guests at dessert is as easy as Peanut Butter Pie Here’s the recipe for one of Abby’s proven favorites Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022
Dear Abby: Husband of 55 years has ‘nothing to say,’ never talks to me His lonely wife is going crazy (and medicating with whiskey) as he sits in silence and stares into space. Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2022
Dear Abby: My boyfriend has a roommate, and it’s his ex Woman feels the relationship cannot progress until the former girlfriend moves out of his living room. Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022
Dear Abby: Daughter shuns me after my posts about her mom’s cheating Man says he’s sharing details about his ex’s infidelity and the couple’s divorce as ‘a tool of empowerment for other men.’ Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2022
Dear Abby: Girls forced to end friendship as parents feud over vaccine 8-year-old doesn’t understand why she can’t see her lifelong BFF from a family that refuses to get the jab. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022
Dear Abby: My husband’s OK, but I’m attracted to somebody else Woman reconnected with an old flame during a time of abuse in the marriage, and even though her husband has changed his ways, she no longer trusts him. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022
Dear Abby: I want my boyfriend to cut his hair for Grandma’s funeral His long and unruly pandemic mop isn’t appropriate for a memorial service. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2022 Dear Abby: My ex sends mixed signals about whether we’re back together She gets close, then pulls back, perhaps because she’s still mourning her second husband.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2022 Dear Abby: House cluttered with gifts from generous in-laws Husband’s wealthy parents shower family, especially the grandchildren, with an excess of stuff and ignore requests to ease up.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2022 Dear Abby: Biased grandmother gives girl more gifts than her brothers get The children’s mom is concerned about the way her mother-in-law plays favorites.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2022 Dear Abby: After brain surgery, my sister is fine but not the same The patient clearly misses her old self, and while her sister tries hard to be supportive, she ultimately feels useless.