Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

When I mentioned we might move closer, my son got very upset and made it clear that he didn’t want it to happen. At the time, ...

I can't call her out or she'll paint me as the "bad guy." I care for her father deeply and don't want to risk what we have.

I have been seeing my partner, “Gil,” for five years. We had been colleagues about 10 years prior. We always had a spark but never acted on it, ...

DEAR ABBY: As a young mother, I endured a difficult marriage filled with domestic abuse. In the midst of that turmoil, I ...

DEAR ANNIE: I am a college sophomore, and I am in a tough spot with my best friend. We have been close since freshman year.

DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I have been balding for many years.

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s stepmother passed recently after a long illness, and her children specifically wanted our family, including our 2-year-old, to be at her service.

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s stepmother passed recently after a long illness, and her children specifically wanted our family, including our 2-year-old, to be at her service. Dear Abby: I want to ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s stepmother passed recently after a long illness, and her children specifically wanted our family, including our 2-year-old, to be at her service. When we arrived at the ...

Dear Annie: I’m a brokenhearted Nana who could really use your advice. I have a 10-month-old grandson whom I adore, but I’m not allowed to kiss him -- not even on the back of his head.

Advice Best of Dear Abby: My daughter’s family lives with me, but she argues about the groceries Published: Apr. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.