Dear Abby: This 8-year-old throws 2-hour tantrums with Dad, but behaves for me

A mother describes her eight-year-old’s two-hour tantrums that only occur with her father—while the child remains well-behaved in her presence. The family seeks guidance in managing the emotional outbursts that often interrupt moments of closeness.

Dear Abby: My significant other’s 8-year-old daughter is terrorizing me

A frustrated parent has reached out to Dear Abby for guidance on handling an 8-year-old stepdaughter whose disruptive behavior has caused significant tension in the household. With tantrums on the rise, the situation has grown increasingly challenging, prompting this caregiver to seek expert advice.

Dear Abby: My significant other’s 8-year-old daughter is terrorizing me

Dear Abby: Husband’s career struggles impact couple’s marriage

Two couples share their marital frustrations in letters to Dear Abby, seeking advice on financial stability, personal hygiene, and emotional support. Dear Abby suggests clear-cut goals, medical evaluations, and legal guidance, reminding readers that sometimes a firm boundary is necessary to preserve a relationship.

Dear Abby: How do we express gratitude to a helpful friend without it seeming like a payment?

How do you show appreciation to someone who has generously offered help—without making it seem like a repayable debt? A recent Dear Abby column poses this question, but the complete advice remains behind a paywall.

Dear Abby: How do I deal with an insufferable coworker?

A recent “Dear Abby” inquiry spotlights a coworker who claims to be perpetually busy but manages to shift her responsibilities onto others. Tensions mount when she repeatedly takes full credit for the work she never completed.

Dear Abby: Political tension has trickled down to these teens. Will it tank this friendship?

As the political divide widens, two teenagers find themselves caught in the crossfire of opposing beliefs. A “Dear Abby” advice column highlights just how easily partisan issues can seep into friendships.

Dear Abby: Mother regrets decisions that impacted daughters’ lives

A distressed mother shares her deep regrets over the choices she made, calling out for help through an advice column. She believes her feelings of sorrow and remorse will never go away, hoping that someone can guide her toward healing.

Dear Abby: I can’t believe man’s mistress showed up at his funeral like she had a right to be there

A family is torn when a man’s long-time mistress arrives at his funeral, accompanied by their child. Now, the grieving relatives must decide if she should be barred from the service and whether her right to grieve outweighs their own feelings of betrayal.

Dear Abby: My wife has secretly visited her ex-husband multiple times

A concerned husband has revealed that his wife has been secretly visiting her ex-husband. Unsure of how to approach her or address his suspicions, he turned to Dear Abby for advice on maintaining honesty in their relationship.

Dear Abby: My wife has secretly visited her ex-husband multiple times

Abby: Husband wants young family to uproot for a new job

A young mother of a 7-month-old is anxious about her husband’s career ambitions, as he’s constantly on the lookout for new positions. Despite their otherwise good relationship, the possibility of uprooting the family leaves her uncertain about their future.

Abby: Husband wants young family to uproot for a new job