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 ...

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 ...

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.

He’s an alcoholic, narcissistic, bipolar, sociopathic liar who swears he’s a man of God. Scott kicked me out countless times ...

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 ...

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

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

DEAR ABBY: I have a group of wonderful women friends I have known for decades. We get together monthly for dinner and drinks at a local restaurant. The location is generally left up to whoever has a ...