Dear Eric: I’ve been married for a few decades to someone who lacks self-awareness about the impact of his choice not to ...

I feel much closer to my husband’s family who are welcoming and available. How do I handle another invitation?

Dear Eric: I’ve been married for a few decades to someone who lacks self-awareness about the impact of his choice not to ...

I’ve been married for a few decades to someone who lacks self-awareness about the impact of his choice not to shower for ...

Dear Eric: My daughter got married a year ago and decided to have a wedding with immediate family members only due to the ...

Dear Name: Well, the elegance of my nomenclature is up for debate. In high school, when I first started using my first ...

Letter writer is disappointed some friends didn’t send a gift for their daughter’s wedding. Dear Eric: My daughter got ...

While our friends were away for a year, I responded to their request to mow and trim their lawn until their home was sold. It ...

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

An open-ended question allows her the option of engaging or shutting it down. Whereas a criticism would make her feel more ...

Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because he didn’t like ...