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Unfaithful spouse ponders pass

DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Paul,” for 20 years. I never remarried. The divorce was mostly my fault because I was unfaithful. We never tried to save our marriage. He...

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sibling doesn’t want to be therapist

DEAR ABBY: My sister, whom I dearly love, is going through some difficult times. She confides in me about her troubles, and I gladly listen and give advice. Although I am willing to listen a...

DATE: Oct 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman keeps mom at arm’s length on social media

DEAR ABBY: I’m the mom of an 18-year-old daughter, “Leia.” We have always tried to keep the lines of communication open with our children, and we have what I think is a strong, positive fami...

DATE: Oct 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sex-drive disparity may stall relationship

DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my early 20s, and I have been dating my man for two years. I love him dearly and want to spend the rest of my life with him. He plans to propose before the end of t...

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Relative’s spouse unwelcome at gatherings

DEAR ABBY: Many months ago, a family member’s husband was charged with possession of and distributing more than 10,000 items of child pornography. The police and Department of Homeland Secur...

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Spouse eager to put foot down about shoes

DEAR ABBY: My wife continually dirties the floors in our home because she refuses to stop wearing shoes in the house. She’ll be out all day – at work, running errands, etc. – and then come h...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband makes music with another woman

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I used to play in a band together. He played guitar, and I sang. He now has another female singer in his band, and I can hardly contain my feelings. In the beginnin...

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife’s ‘adjustment’ irks husband

DEAR ABBY: Recently, my wife and I and several other couples were houseguests in a large home. Among them was a couple who, when introduced, mentioned that the husband was a chiropractor. Th...

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Relationship grows amid loss

DEAR ABBY: My husband died a year ago, after a nine-year battle with dementia. I recently met a man, “Richard,” whose wife is in the end stages of dementia, which could last for several mont...

DATE: Oct 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Revelations prompt thoughts of divorce

DEAR ABBY: I have been married 27 years with two kids. My wife recently revealed to me that she was raped when she was 14 but said it wasn’t violent. She also said she had several adult part...

DATE: Oct 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Door stays shut when girlfriend visits

DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that’s not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband’...

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Misplaced ring leads to misplaced blame

DEAR ABBY: A longtime neighbor and friend has accused me of stealing a ring. I had been providing her with transportation to visit her husband while he was in rehab recovering from a broken ...

DATE: Oct 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby