Articles tagged: Dear Abby
Lonely man ready to make music with bluegrass fan
Posted: Mar 30, 2011DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 21 years, and the past eight or 10 of them haven't been good. I have tried to get my wife to go camping, out to dinner or to ... Read more »
Older worker's ill behavior could have mulitple causes
Posted: Mar 29, 2011DEAR ABBY: My heart ached after reading the letter from "Stumped in California" (Feb. 4), who wondered what could be done about an older co-worker, "Anita," who she said was showing "signs of dementia." I ... Read more »
It takes two for a wedding, so include the groom in plans
Posted: Mar 28, 2011DEAR ABBY: I'm the mother of four boys in their 20s. None of my sons is married yet, but because they are reaching the age where they might be soon, I have been paying attention ... Read more »
Unhappy couple can't agree on best way to break up
Posted: Mar 27, 2011DEAR ABBY: My wife of 16 years, "Barb," and I argue constantly. We can't seem to agree on anything, have few common interests and don't enjoy our time together. Our love life is nonexistent. We ... Read more »
Three might be right number for attending school prom
Posted: Mar 26, 2011DEAR ABBY: I am a female high school junior with many friends I love and a boyfriend I care for very much. A number of my friends are gay. One girl, "Belinda," is a year ... Read more »
These signs of abuse are your signal to leave
Posted: Mar 25, 2011DEAR ABBY: Please reprint the list of signs of an abuser. I lost the list I had, but I think my husband is one. He calls me names like "stupid" and "slut." He tells me ... Read more »
Social networks put private behavior on public display
Posted: Mar 24, 2011DEAR ABBY: "Heartbroken Teacher in Oakland, Calif." (Jan. 14) did absolutely nothing wrong! He wrote a letter of recommendation based on his knowledge and impression of one of his students. That was all he could ... Read more »
First-time Mother-in-law looks to prayer for guidance
Posted: Mar 23, 2011DEAR ABBY: I have read with interest your columns with tales of discontent involving overbearing in-laws. Some of them have been downright frightening, although, of course, not all in-law relationships are fraught with conflict. I ... Read more »
Wife's choice of dinner date is hard for man to swallow
Posted: Mar 22, 2011DEAR ABBY: My job requires me to travel out of town several nights a week, leaving my wife home alone. She recently invited a mutual (male) friend out for dinner during my absence. He's the ... Read more »
Despite divorce, ex-wife remains man's best friend
Posted: Mar 21, 2011DEAR ABBY: I recently began dating a dear friend of two years I'll call "Harry." We have discussed marriage, and he is keenly interested in having children. He was married to his ex-wife for 18 ... Read more »
Family flees in face of man's angry obsession with sports
Posted: Mar 20, 2011DEAR ABBY: I have been married for many years to a man who is a good husband and father in many respects. However, he is obsessed with professional sports, especially football. It is affecting our ... Read more »
Abandoned child can't share family's nostalgia for Mom
Posted: Mar 19, 2011DEAR ABBY: My mom died of an aneurysm 23 years ago. I was only 7. I occasionally hear an aunt or uncle talk about how much they loved her and miss her. I moved in ... Read more »
Customers who are patronized may decide not to be patrons
Posted: Mar 18, 2011DEAR ABBY: While standing in a checkout line yesterday, I witnessed a cashier speak to the older woman in front of me in a condescending manner. She kept calling her "Sweetie" and talking to her ... Read more »
Dad's old-fashioned attitudes detrail daughter's travel plans
Posted: Mar 17, 2011DEAR ABBY: I am a 17-year-old senior in high school. My boyfriend, "Kenny," is 18 and goes to college five hours away. I'd like to visit him over the weekend sometime, but I need my ... Read more »
Men lonely for companionship should learn how to please
Posted: Mar 16, 2011DEAR ABBY: I am 67 and my roommate is 62. He and I could be out dating every night of the week. We get calls here like it is a fraternity house. I think it's ... Read more »
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