Dear Abby: Relative’s gifts choices are unwanted and annoying
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 77-year-old woman with a 27-year-old granddaughter who loves electronic gadgets and toys. She's comfortable financially and often buys expensive gifts for me.
Dear Abby: Millionaire son who never pays calls his father cheap
DEAR ABBY: When we are out as a family, my 30-year-old, millionaire son never pays for anything. He eats more than any of us and never reaches for his wallet, not even to help with the tip.
Dear Abby: Divorcée wonders if any ‘good’ men are out there
DEAR ABBY: I am sad that I haven't found a long-lasting husband. I'm divorced, and my previous relationships and marriage look like intentional hits. I'm not sure what brought this on. I'm in my 40s and I still would like a man in my life. The men I've met all seem to enjoy having their homes to themselves. It's kind of frightening.
Dear Abby: Felon’s impending release sparks angst among family
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Will," and I have been together for seven years. We get along great. I love his close-knit family and adore his parents. He's the youngest of five brothers, most of whom I get along with great.
Dear Abby: Bitter son won’t allow mom to find happiness
DEAR ABBY: My sister "Sandy" divorced her husband 15 years ago. Her oldest son, "Nick," has never gotten over it.
Dear Abby: Cheating wife still calling the shots in damaged union
DEAR ABBY: After 10 years of being with my wife, including eight years of marriage, I accidentally discovered she was having affairs online.
Dear Abby: Husband lashes out amid criticism of bad behavior
DEAR ABBY: My husband rarely says "thank you" and almost never apologizes for anything. The other day, I was at an office party to which family members were not invited.
Dear Abby: A few siblings bear brunt of caring for aging father
DEAR ABBY: I am one of the younger children of eight. One sister is deceased, which leaves seven of us to care for our father, who has had dementia since our mother passed. The four oldest are retired. The youngest three still work.
Dear Abby: Frightened wife is tired of living a lie at home
DEAR ABBY: I have been deceiving my husband for a couple of months and can't figure out how to come clean.
Dear Abby: Newlyweds butt heads over career and family choices
DEAR ABBY: I am a teacher. I have a young son, and I love being off when he is out for school holidays and spending summers together. I feel I have the best of both worlds.
