Raised by two deeply religious parents, a twice-divorced woman questions why she can’t bring herself to go back to church. Fifteen years have passed since she last attended, and she wonders if the obstacles are spiritual, emotional, or both.
After seven years together, one reader wonders if his relationship has lost its spark—and seeks Dear Abby’s guidance. With his partner appearing distant, he is torn between staying the course or exploring other options.
A reader turns to Dear Abby for guidance on whether to leave an abusive relationship for a chance to reunite with an ex. Communication with the ex has been limited to talking and texting, yet uncertainty clouds the path forward.
A woman in an abusive marriage wrestles with the possibility of leaving her husband and rekindling a relationship with her high school ex—who also happens to be the father of her son. She turns to “Dear Abby” for guidance on how to navigate her dire circumstances and protect her family’s well-being.
A lifelong habit of cursing can be hard to shake, especially when it runs in the family. In a recent Dear Abby feature, one reader highlights a struggle that began in childhood—and now seeks a path toward more refined speech.
A short “Dear Abby” note reveals that forgetting to thank people for gifts remains a top complaint. As the gift-giving season approaches, this article underscores why a simple expression of gratitude holds so much value.
A man feels disrespected by his brother-in-law and wishes his wife would speak up. Though she has been supportive in other ways, her refusal to tackle this behavior has led him to seek guidance.
A decades-long bond unravels in the most unexpected way when a best friend of 50 years reveals she stayed in the relationship only as a favor to her friend’s mother. Dear Abby weighs in on the grief, questions, and loss that follow this heartbreaking twist in a lifelong connection.
A reader feels singled out whenever they speed up their stride, triggering critical remarks from others. They turn to Dear Abby, describing how no one else walking the same route receives similar comments.
