The Latest Breaking News from Dear Abby

Dear Abby: My friend still constantly mentions her husband, who’s been dead 6 years

Though their marriage had ups and downs, she now talks about him as though he were a saint.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023

Dear Abby: I get rid of treasures in my home after friends ridicule them

Owner can’t look at the items of art and decor without being reminded of visitors’ thoughtless jokes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023

Dear Abby: Is it weird that couple in their 20s have meager sex life?

Sometimes they go months without a hookup, and one mate is questioning whether they’re compatibie.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Dear Abby: I’m sad, anxious when my 2 kids are with my ex

Mom agreed to a 50-50 schedule with the children’s unfaithful, abusive father, and she worries about whether that’s best for them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

Dear Abby: Is it too late to save marriage I wrecked with my drinking?

Wife is seeing other men, vowing to get divorced and apparently has hired a lawyer, but her husband is in alcohol recovery and doesn’t want to lose her.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023

Dear Abby: I’ve kept friends in the dark about the problems consuming my life

Woman fears talking about her own health issues and her children’s will bring down the room.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

Dear Abby: It hurts that parents are letting my ex live in their house

The arrangement creates an ongoing rift between the couple and their adult child.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 31, 2023

Dear Abby: Ever since I called out his rudeness, friend’s husband has avoided me

For years he’s been fleeing his house rather than face the person who said his teasing went too far.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2023

Dear Abby: Son’s excessive PDA with girlfriend makes me ill

Mom has learned next to nothing about the woman he’s dating but knows she can’t stand her.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023

Dear Abby: Boyfriend lets neighbor insult and harass me

He doesn’t want to confront his friend across the street who belittles his girlfriend and lurks at the couple’s home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023