The Latest Breaking News from Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Teen’s parents not OK with him dating girl two years older

The girl, 17, says she and her 15-year-old boyfriend are being chaste, and he has helped her out of depression.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

Dear Abby: I can’t get over my husband’s past with a prostitute

Wife questions the character of man who once solicited a sex worker before they met.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

Dear Abby: Keeping my eggs frozen is a waste of money, husband says

His wife, who hopes to have a baby in the next year, disagrees with her man, already the father of seven.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2023

Dear Abby: Should I warn daughter that her weight gain threatens her life?

Mom worries the woman won’t live 10 more years but fears speaking up will ruin their relationship.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2023

Dear Abby: I’m not allowed to see grandson who needs me

Grandparents’ visits with autistic boy abruptly stop after a molestation claim that appears to be unfounded.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

Dear Abby: Businesses just assume I have a smartphone

Doctors, banks, stores keep suggesting procedures that won’t work on an inexpensive flip phone.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2023

Dear Abby: Mother-in-law seems to love visiting at worst possible time

She’s been told over and over to call ahead but persists in dropping by unannounced.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2023

Dear Abby: What do I do when the driver starts drinking at the wheel?

Passenger felt helpless when cousin swigged beer while navigating narrow country roads.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2023

Dear Abby: Diner owner erupts when asked to stop gross conversation

People are trying to eat while he goes on about dirty bathrooms, and when patrons object, he throws them out.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023

Dear Abby: After 1 1⁄2 years, boyfriend won’t commit to marry

Woman wants to be a wife but the man isn’t sure when — or even if — he’ll be ready for that.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023