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

Even after all these efforts, my mother-in-law responded that she feels having two separate parties (one in her state and one ...

I planned a big surprise party for my husband's 50th birthday involving both our families. We live states apart, so I pitched ...

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

We were married 44 years and very much in love. It has been eight months since his passing. He had MS and had to live his ...

I let him know how hurt I feel about everything, he just said, “Let me just go back in time,” and walked away.

I am at the end of my rope with a relative. She lies constantly. She makes up elaborate stories that I have Googled and ...

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

CRUSHED IN NEW JERSEY Dear Abby: I’m beyond mad my husband’s family won’t bother to show up for his 50th surprise party Dear Abby ... Not all men are good at planning proposals or choosing ...

DEAR ABBY: My father’s wife, “Carole,” loves to thrift-shop. She enjoys hunting for a good deal, particularly if she can find ...

I am a 64-year-old widow who lost my husband 5 1/2 years ago. I became reacquainted with a former classmate at a high school reunion, and we started ...