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

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Abby hears from a reader whose friend has endured 40 years of an emotionally abusive marriage with intermittent "normal" periods, while a senior dog sitter is feeling lonely for human companionship.

My husband has been coaching our 8-year-old son’s soccer team this season. At first, I thought it would be a great bonding ...

Dear Abby: After years of disappointment, I finally found the man of my dreams. How do I tell him he isn’t doing certain ...

DEAR ABBY: I am the only daughter in a family with four brothers. My family treats me like I don’t exist. My father constantly hurts my feelings intentionally.

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Dear Abby: In a few days, the second anniversary of my husband's death will be here. We were together for 40 years. They ...

Since his retirement, he has been going to a bar once a week or so. One of the staff has taken an interest in being his ...

Advice Dear Abby: Am I wrong for being upset that my husband left me after my spinal surgery? Published: Jun. 17, 2025, 12:01 a.m.

DEAR ABBY: When my ex-wife died ... over the past few months because their emotional loss has taken them out of commission ...

I returned to work in a well-paying but demanding job. So now I cook, we eat. He sits down to watch TV, and I clean while watching TV. When I ask for help, he accuses me of being a nag.