I am married to a man who is incarcerated. As you can imagine, it's been hard on our family. I have two kids with him. I was ...

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

DEAR ABBY: In a few days, the second anniversary of my husband’s death will be here. We were together for 40 years. They ...

I am single, educated and still poor. I slave more than 40 hours a week for no benefits, no long-term stability, no home and ...

DEAR PROACTIVE: If you said it in the context of explaining that your husband had something similar that turned out to be ...

I am worried about my 21-year-old son, “Travis.” He hasn’t quite left our home that he shares with me and my husband, but he ...

My husband and I have been married for three years. Most of that time, it has been perfect. Six months ago, we received some ...

Dear Abby: I know I’ll be chastised for having these thoughts, but I need advice. I thought I was supportive to my friend who lost her husband after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease ...

A reader is worried about her son. Her husband tells her to leave him alone and thinks she is crazy for worrying.

Dear Abby: My family thinks I’m delusional for being in a long-distance romance. Published: Jun. 23, 2025, 12:04 a.m. I am smitten with him, and he is with me, and we are a “thing” now.

DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my mid-20s who has had only abusive, toxic and horrendous relationships after entering adulthood. ... The only roadblock I’m worried about is my family.

Dear Abby: I finally think I found a ‘good guy’ but my family thinks I’m delusional Published: Jun. 22, 2025, 4:00 a.m. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips.