DEAR ABBY: For years, my husband and I have socialized with a small group of couples, all empty nesters in our 50s and 60s. We meet at our favorite neighborhood bars for happy hour, live music, ...

It becomes loud and messy the more the “kids” drink. The conversations are different, and the baby cries, and it has ...

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

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

When I mentioned we might move closer, my son got very upset and made it clear that he didn’t want it to happen. At the time, ...

DEAR ANNIE: I am a college sophomore, and I am in a tough spot with my best friend. We have been close since freshman year.

I am afraid that if I tell her the truth that we both like the same guy, it will feel like a betrayal or damage our ...

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

DEAR ABBY: When my ex-wife died recently, she left our two children (in their 20s and 30s) a home that was in her name. My son has a good job; my daughter works periodically as a model. Losing her ...

DEAR ABBY: I know I’ll be chastised for having these thoughts, but I need advice. I thought I was supportive to my friend who lost her husband after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Advice Dear Abby: My girlfriend has gone ballistic on me for using ‘our future retirement money’ to help my kids Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 4:00 a.m.

DEAR ABBY: When my ex-wife died recently, she left our two children (in their 20s and 30s) a home that was in her name.