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Secret tattoo scars husband’s trust
Keeping secrets — including hiding a tattoo — can cause a marriage to crumble.
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Expect young goblins to trick-or-treat early
Dear Abby: Since Halloween is nearly here, I have a question about trick-or-treating. Last year on Halloween I was sitting down for an early dinner that was planned for 5 p.m. so we wouldn’t be disturbed by trick-or-treaters. Suddenly the doorbell rang. When I answered, …Read More
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Unpleasant in-law should be politely ignored
Dear Abby: When my husband and I married, I thought I had hit the jackpot in mothers-in-law. We were becoming friends, going shopping together, etc. Boy, was I wrong. Now, five years later, I can’t stand her. Just 15 minutes with her sends me over …Read More
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Healthy habits may have taken an unhealthy turn
Abby recommends a reader find help to treat a reader’s obsessive attention to a healthy diet.
Unprotected sex causes concern for stepmom
A stepmother worries about her stepson’s future and is concerned her husband isn’t tackling the issue.
Guy’s dates are office gossip fodder
A reader writes that he’s tired of being the object of office gossip — and coworkers’ jealousy.
Offender is ready to try new path
Dear Abby: My life has always been scary. My parents divorced when I was 3. Dad always seemed to cause trouble for Mom, who struggled to provide for me and my older sister. She always struggled with alcohol and drugs. I have spent a portion …
Boys’ group showers are puzzling to dad
A father finds his sons showering habits peculiar and wonders if he should be concerned.
Man’s criminal past concerns girlfriend
A reader is concerned how her children will react to her boyfriend’s past.
Sales parties take advantage of loyalties
Dear Abby: I received yet another invitation to someone’s home for a “product party.” In the past year, I have been considered a prospective buyer of cookware, candles, makeup, toys and vitamins. While I have at times used all these products, the invitations to sales …Read More
Man doesn’t want any more children
A reader is disappointed with her husband’s choice to not have more children. She feels betrayed and asks Abby what to do.ß
Boys’ group showers are puzzling to dad
A father finds his sons showering habits peculiar and wonders if he should be concerned.
Wreath thief does disservice to family
Dear Abby: I need to let off some steam, because the more I think about an incident that happened last summer, the madder I get. My sister and I take turns (a few days at a time) caring for our 91-year-old mother, who has Alzheimer’s …
Register to vote now to voice your choice later
Dear Readers: If you like the way things are going, VOTE. If you don’t like the way things are going, VOTE. If you have never voted before, VOTE. (Don’t be embarrassed by your ignorance — when you get there, they’ll show you how.) If you’re …Read More
Rear attacks require frontal approach
Dear Abby: I have been married for 35 years. We have one daughter. My husband has this “thing” about grabbing other women’s behinds. He hugs them and then goes in for a grab. Men have told me they don’t want him touching their wives this …Read More
Marriage unravels after 60 years
A reader is disheartened her father-in-law is leaving his wife for a younger woman of 70. Whatever happens, she’s unsure how to forgive.
Wife wants to have a swinging good time
Dear Abby: I have been married for 10 years. Early in our marriage my husband talked about wanting to try swinging. We did, and had many enjoyable experiences. Two years ago he decided he no longer wanted to be in the lifestyle, so we stopped. …
Mom blames son’s wife for pigsty
Son works long hours and his mother feels their home is a mess. How can she convince her daughter-in-law to clean?
Rear attacks require frontal approach
Dear Abby: I have been married for 35 years. We have one daughter. My husband has this “thing” about grabbing other women’s behinds. He hugs them and then goes in for a grab. Men have told me they don’t want him touching their wives this …
Little-boy flasher tries to cover up his exposure
A little boy takes “playing doctor” to an uncomfortable level for one reader. Is this behavior normal?
