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 ...

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DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him ... stop expecting them to care? -- PLANNER IN MARYLAND DEAR PLANNER: ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband's 50th birthday (we're both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him ... stop expecting them to care? — PLANNER IN MARYLAND DEAR PLANNER: Your ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. His family, my family and the two of us all live in different states on ...