Dear Abby: Boyfriend grieves his sister’s death by ghosting me He’s barely responding to questions and says he wants no help, and partner feels unacknowledged. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023
Dear Abby: What are the odds of good marriage with a gambling addict? Widow rethinks her engagement after fiancé lies to her. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023
Dear Abby: Since childbirth, husband seems disgusted by me Six months after baby’s arrival, the man acts angry and barely touches his wife. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023
Dear Abby: Should the kids in my son’s life be called my grandchildren? Son is close to the offspring of his ex and his current wife, even though they aren’t his biological kids. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023
Dear Abby: I no longer wish to visit my demeaning mother-in-law Woman is convinced her husband’s mom is lobbying him to leave her. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2023
Dear Abby: Husband might not like it if I go metal detecting with my guy friends Platonic pals of long standing would make the hobby more fun. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023
Dear Abby: Lack of intimacy with ill husband is frustrating me Woman has ‘needs’ her spouse won’t fulfill, and he gets defensive when she tries to talk about it. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023
Dear Abby: Woman doesn’t know our father is also her father Siblings have always known their late dad’s affair produced a half-sister but fear telling her now will ruin her life. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023
Dear Abby: Mom tries to deter her daughter, 22, from moving out She insists they need one another, interfering with her grown child’s desire to make friends and experience the world. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023
Dear Abby: Friends and family disrespect my time by failing to plan Busy parent and ‘perpetual planner’ objects to people’s habits of running late and making last-minute changes. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023
Dear Abby: We’re risking our lives when co-worker is at the wheel She insists on driving everyone to lunch but, careless and distracted, she’s a menace on the road. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023
Dear Abby: My friends and family all have talents, but I have none Housewife’s lack of accomplishments is hurting her self-esteem. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023
Dear Abby: Struggling nephew wants to move in, but my fiancé objects Teen has been abusing drugs but wants to start over once he’s out of jail. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023
Dear Abby: Women learn to avoid a relative’s handsy husband Family is on guard after the man’s inappropriate touching of his daughter-in-law and her mom. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023 Dear Abby: My mother-in-law abuses wait staff, embarrassing us Tired of her complaining, couple tries to avoid dining out with their elders.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023 Dear Abby: Dad lets son have girlfriend in his room, but for daughters, no boyfriends are allowed Man enforces a double standard for the children, all in their 20s, who live with him.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2023 Dear Abby: Daughter insists I dine with her father, who abused me Mom is pressured to socialize with her cruel ex so the younger woman can have her family together at holidays.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2023 Dear Abby: Weekly dinners with relative are clashing with my other fun A meal habit developed during COVID is less appealing now that entertainment venues have reopened.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023 Dear Abby: My late husband’s toxic family refuses to honor his wishes His half-siblings demand some of his ashes, even though he wanted them kept intact for burial.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2023 Dear Abby: As my long marriage falters, my mistress offers an escape Man considers the price of an ugly divorce and the burden he someday might put on the younger woman he’d like to marry.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023 Dear Abby: Friend needs to keep her hands off my husband’s zipper The woman doesn’t seem to realize her correction of his pants after a bathroom visit was inappropriate.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2023 Dear Abby: Guest’s shower habit is more than boat can handle She insists on showering twice a day, which her host considers excessive.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023 Dear Abby: Humor, grace help tall people handle tiresome questions Men exasperated by the same old comments are advised to take a positive approach.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2023 Dear Abby: Daughter-in-law is supposed to be visiting with us, but texts others instead Her husband’s parents are taken aback by her disinterest in the conversation at hand.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2023 Dear Abby: Husband seems to change during extended stay with his mother While he’s away from his wife, he barely calls and acts like a brat.