Dear Abby: Being a good listener is the best way to be heard
DEAR ABBY: I am responding to "Tired of Talking to Myself" (Feb. 13), whose husband's ears slam shut when she begins to speak.
Dear Abby: Should I tell my son that his sister was sexually abused by their dad?
DEAR ABBY: My daughter, "Meg," was sexually abused at the age of 3 by her father 25 years ago. "Emile" and I were divorced, but he had every other weekend visitation. After returning from one visit, she said, "Daddy put his finger in there. It hurt. I cried." Her words forever changed my life.
Dear Abby: My minister husband cares more for others than me. How do I tell my kids I’ve had enough?
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to the same man for 20 years. He likes having people around all the time and, because he is a minister, we often can't avoid it. I have tried to accommodate his friends and hangers-on, but lately it's becoming unbearable. He will say "yes" to people who have been evicted, and I find myself sharing living quarters with perfect strangers or church members without prior notice.
Dear Abby: Woman doesn’t want sister’s ex-husband at wedding; sister doesn’t want to hurt his feelings
DEAR ABBY: My only sister, "Carolyn," is getting married in two months.
Deer Abby: Daughter forbids her mom to talk about faith as grandson seeks opinion on being made to attend church
DEAR ABBY: I have a question about how to handle a situation with one of my grandsons.
Dear Abby: Adopted teen can’t shake anger at birth mother
DEAR ABBY: I am almost 13 and I'm struggling with a lot of different things.
Dear Abby: Don’t burden family dealing with rape by asking questions before they want to talk
DEAR ABBY: What do you say when someone has been raped?
Dear Abby: I’d love to plan a meal around your cookbook. How can I get a copy?
DEAR ABBY: We have enjoyed an international dinner club with three other couples for many years. Besides an international theme, we occasionally have other theme dinners.
Dear Abby: How do I explain to my son that there’s no way I’ll get back with his father?
DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced mother of four. I have been single for three years, since my ex chose an affair over our marriage. I am successful and manage my home and finances.
Dear Abby: Baby shower invitation frustrates granny who wanted to be surprised about baby’s gender
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is being given a baby shower by a close friend.