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

A mother is torn about whether to continue pursuing her child’s paternal family, which refuses to acknowledge him after his ...

This may sound selfish, but I didn’t sign up for this. I feel the enjoyment of my retirement will never happen because she ...

DEAR ABBY: Nine years ago, I had a child with “Richard.” I was married to “Eddy” at the time, but we had been separated. When ...

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

I do think people should be able to invite only their friends. But it seems that discretion on the part of the parent who is ...

DEAR STAYING AWAY: I understand you are miffed because you weren’t thanked for gifts you gave your niece and nephew when they ...

Dear Family Dilemma: Face it. Your daughter’s boyfriend is an overgrown child. Count your blessings that she isn’t married to ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m 19. My father’s mother has never been a grandmother figure in my life. No healthy relationship was ever formed ...