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- Oct 1, 2026
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- Aug 17, 2026
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Dear Abby: I finally realized what my husband had done. His parents think I should stand by him. (opens the original)
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 16 years, married for 14. I was injured in a bad car wreck 12 years ago, and I stockpiled the leftover pain medicine. Three years later, we were going on a cruise, and I was going to take a few pills with me just in case. When I went to get some, they were all gone! My oldest son had been staying here for a few months, and my immediate thought was that he may have taken them. Nobody else had been in our house. When I confronted him, he denied it
Dear Abby: Is it unreasonable of me to insist on no phones during date night? (opens the original)
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DEAR ABBY: I am a 60-year-old male. In my first marriage, my ex had an affair, and during the last seven years of that marriage, we lived essentially separate lives. It was a lonely time for me. I have since remarried, and my new wife has a large family, including two sets of parents, four kids and 10 grandkids. My family is significantly smaller, with two kids and no grandkids. The issue is that my love language is one-on-one quality time. I have asked my wife to set aside some time for us with
Dear Abby: I became Mr. Mom at great social cost. Now my wife says I have to get a real job. (opens the original)
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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. She’s an academic, and we’ve lived a transient lifestyle to accommodate her career. She had a greater professional vision than I ever did, so I opted to stay at home and raise the children. I became Mr. Mom at great social cost. It was hard to make friends, and many in my social circles (or what was left of my social circles) made backhanded remarks, usually behind my back. I don’t regret my choice. We have three fantastic children. All of
Dear Abby: What if I’m expecting a visitor and I need to use the bathroom? (opens the original)
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DEAR ABBY: When I expect a visitor, it seems like I’m always rushing to be ready on time and, at the last minute, I need to use the bathroom. If it’s someone I don’t know well, or maybe someone I have never met, I debate whether I should dash to the bathroom and leave a note on the door saying, “I’ll be there in a few minutes,” or wait for the person to come in and immediately excuse myself. I worry that if my guest is late, I may be uncomfortable. What would be the best way to handle this? DEAR
Dear Abby: What can I do to help my mean, drunk son? (opens the original)
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DEAR ABBY: I am a retired executive chef, divorced for many years with three adult children. My son was also an executive chef, but no longer. He is a mean alcoholic. He stays drunk when not at his job, and he says cruel and nasty things to all family members. His older sister has written him off because of all the hurtful things he has said about her and her family. He calls me when he is drunk and wants to talk about cooking, though he hates it. He doesn’t listen to me at all and just goes on
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