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

My oldest son, “Adam,” turned 50 last month. He and his wife, “Lindy,” live four hours away. They invited me and my husband ...

I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I suffer from mental illness, and “Scott” made it worse. We lived ...

My ex, “Hank,” and I have two sons together. Both are smart, kind, college-educated, hardworking and independent young adults ...

Dear Abby: I have been dating a man for 2 1/2 years. He’s divorced; I am a widow. We get along well and enjoy many activities together. The problem is his 31-year-old daughter. She is very rude and ...

My niece-in-law, “Justine,” is a few years younger than my husband and I. We have been best friends for the last 25 years.

Now, 50 years later, my best friend from high school has terminated our friendship because I don't support her politics. Her ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a middle-aged adult with a dilemma about a friend who lacks social awareness. I had told her in the past that I had a problem with a mutual friend, “Michelle,” whom I found toxic and ...

DEAR ABBY: My neighbor is 80. She’s my political opposite. She’s known me since I was 13. Her husband died 10 or so years ago. All she does all day is stay inside her house (even when it’s sunny) and ...

We want to check on elderly folks, but sometimes they’re nasty and cranky, and I just want to leave her alone.

DEAR ABBY: My grandmother passed away 16 years ago. Before she passed, she told me and my two kids that she had an account for each of them for their college. After she was gone, my aunt was in charge ...

I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I suffer from mental illness, and "Scott" made it worse. We lived together for almost four years.