Dear Abby: I’m done visiting relative’s house full of roaches The person also seems infested, having left bugs behind after a few days of housesitting somewhere else. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023
Dear Abby: I miss my son after collapse of my marriage Man feels like a failure after falling ill and getting cut off from his youngest child. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023
Dear Abby: How do I move on after husband left me for my sister? Dumped wife get offers of help from friends, but doesn’t trust them and pushes them away. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023
Dear Abby: Should I stay with man who’s fun but bad with money? After leaving marriage to a guy who failed to pay his taxes, woman is hesitant about her future with another man deeply in debt. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023
Dear Abby: Our grandchildren off limits unless we give their parents money Two daughters withhold their kids, and they don’t bother calling their dad except when it might get them some cash. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023
Dear Abby: I feel betrayed after my dad lost his job for a stupid act, then lied about it The fired man lives with his adult son, who fumes about his father’s deception every time he sees him Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023
Dear Abby: Co-worker’s now my boss, and I’m jealous Employee wanted the promotion that instead went to someone with less experience. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023
Dear Abby: Woman won’t say why she ignores grandma’s calls The grandmother’s son can’t get an answer from his 23-year-old daughter about the long, mysterious, one-sided estrangement. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Dear Abby: My husband has obvious attraction to younger woman Wife thought the object of his affections was out of their lives forever, but now she has re-emerged. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023
Dear Abby: Older husband is cold, distant and probably gay If he weren’t such a good provider, leaving him would be an easy choice. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023
Dear Abby: He seemed ideal for marriage but just wanted to kiss Man disappoints his date by saying he isn’t interested in a relationship. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2023
Dear Abby: If I leave my alcoholic, bullying husband, he’ll be broke She’s been supporting him and doesn’t want him to be destitute, but she’s no longer attracted to him and has fallen in love with someone else. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023
Dear Abby: When vacation starts, my husband turns mean and whiny Avid traveler considers going without him next time. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
Dear Abby: I’m pregnant and can’t count on husband, his mom Mother-to-be is being criticized by her mother-in-law, whose son responds by disrespecting his wife. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023 Dear Abby: My son’s girlfriends keep turning him against me Since divorcing a possessive woman, he’s been seeing others who also seem to encourage him to ignore his mother.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023 Dear Abby: Her husband hurt me badly, but Mom still stays with him After being confronted about remaining married to the man who molested her children, woman walks out of her daughter’s life.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023 Dear Abby: In debt, I might ask for money from birth mom Reader spends a lot helping adoptive parents who are in poor health.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2023 Dear Abby: I’m nervous that constant arguments with my sister will ruin vacation Maybe backing out would be better than wasting days off on a trip that could be miserable.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2023 Dear Abby: Sister doesn’t want me to know about her boyfriend, but everyone else knows He’s a childhood friend of both siblings and she keeps lying about him, even as they’re living together.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023 Dear Abby: If I’m so sweet, why do I have so few friends? It seems like hardly anyone wants to be around the 26-year-old who is sometimes praised as ‘nice and cheerful.’
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023 Dear Abby: Having a baby traumatized his wife, but man now wants another The woman’s mom is afraid another childbirth will mean another round of severe postpartum depression.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023 Dear Abby: Duping me with lies is granddaughter’s idea of a funny joke Grandma is unamused when the 14-year-old tells her an important revelation — about a family plan or an illness — to see if she’ll buy it.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023 Dear Abby: Every man is either bad at conversation or bad in bed Single woman isn’t impressed by the guys she’s meeting, most of whom seem dumb.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2023 Dear Abby: I’m in the military and envy the lives of others — especially my brother Service member with a secure but dull job feels jealous of people who seem happier.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023 Dear Abby: I like my friends, but an overnight outing is asking too much Introverted person feels nervous about spending more than 24 hours with social group but is pressured to join in.