- Sales Parties Take Advantage Of Loyalties Among Friends Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Oct 5, 2012
DEAR ABBY: Your column has been a fixture in my life. Thank you for the smiles and the tears.My dilemma: I received yet another invitation to someone's home for a "product … More »Sales Parties Take Advantage Of Loyalties Among Friends
DEAR ABBY: Your column has been a fixture in my life. Thank you for the smiles and the tears.My dilemma: 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 …
- Wife Is Crushed To Learn Man Doesn't Want More Children Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Oct 4, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I had been single a long time when I married a wonderful man, "Edgar," who had custody of his two children. After we had dated awhile, he told me about his … More »Wife Is Crushed To Learn Man Doesn't Want More Children
DEAR ABBY: I had been single a long time when I married a wonderful man, "Edgar," who had custody of his two children. After we had dated awhile, he told me about his vasectomy. He said he and his wife had agreed not to have any more children. As our relationship progressed, Edgar told me he would have the vasectomy reversed …
- Man's Neighborly Friendship Goes Too Far For His Wife Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Aaron," had an affair with the woman next door. We were close friends. I found out three months ago, and needless to say I'm not happy about it. … More »Man's Neighborly Friendship Goes Too Far For His Wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Aaron," had an affair with the woman next door. We were close friends. I found out three months ago, and needless to say I'm not happy about it. My husband and I spent a lot of time with her (he obviously more than I).Aaron swears the affair is over, and he wants us to become a close threesome again. …
- If You Care About Our Nation, Be Sure To Register To Vote Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
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 … More »If You Care About Our Nation, Be Sure To Register To Vote
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 not registered to vote and don't know where to register, contact the League of Women …
- Cemetery Wreath Thief Does Grave Disservice To Family Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
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 … More »Cemetery Wreath Thief Does Grave 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 and can't be left alone.My family lives 60 miles from my mother, so before returning to …
- High Schooler's Senioritis Is Contracted By Younger Sister Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Sep 30, 2012
DEAR ABBY: A year ago I remarried and gained three great stepkids. I'm worried about the oldest, who is a senior (18). She doesn't care about school anymore. She's smart … More »High Schooler's Senioritis Is Contracted By Younger Sister
DEAR ABBY: A year ago I remarried and gained three great stepkids. I'm worried about the oldest, who is a senior (18). She doesn't care about school anymore. She's smart enough. When she tries, she gets A's. But when she doesn't want to do the work, she gets F's. There is no in-between. She's capable, but lazy.Her youngest …
- Girlfriend Refuses To See Man's Writing On The Wall Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Sep 29, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of one year has told me he needs to focus on getting his life together -- getting a better job, concentrating on his career and finding himself. … More »Girlfriend Refuses To See Man's Writing On The Wall
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of one year has told me he needs to focus on getting his life together -- getting a better job, concentrating on his career and finding himself. At this point in his life, he knows he can't provide for me and give me what I want, which is to settle down in a few years.He said he is unsure when he …
- Husband's Rear Attacks Require Frontal Approach Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Sep 28, 2012
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 … More »Husband's 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. It bothers me so much. It hurts my feelings and I have told him so, but he still does it.Men have told me they don't want him touching their wives …
- Breakup Of Long Marriage May Be Only Short-Term Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Sep 27, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I just got some shocking news. His father -- age 81 -- is leaving his wife of 60 years! Mom is not entirely self-sufficient and seems dependent … More »Breakup Of Long Marriage May Be Only Short-Term
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I just got some shocking news. His father -- age 81 -- is leaving his wife of 60 years! Mom is not entirely self-sufficient and seems dependent on him.Dad found himself a younger woman -- a "chick" of 70. He has announced that he still has sexual needs and wants to enjoy the rest of his life. My …
- For A Swinging Good Time, Wife May Have To Divorce Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Sep 26, 2012
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 … More »For A Swinging Good Time, Wife May Have To Divorce
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. The problem is, I miss it very much. I want to get back into it and have talked …
- Tall Man's Big Heart Aches To Find The Perfect Match Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Sep 25, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I'm a single guy, 33 years old. I am 6 feet 9 inches tall, and defined as husky. I only need to enter a room and it gets quiet followed by a "funny" comment … More »Tall Man's Big Heart Aches To Find The Perfect Match
DEAR ABBY: I'm a single guy, 33 years old. I am 6 feet 9 inches tall, and defined as husky. I only need to enter a room and it gets quiet followed by a "funny" comment about my size. I smile and laugh to put people at ease. Then I'm forgotten, a gentle giant who is called on only when people want something.I'm sorry to …
- Mom Says Wife Is To Blame For Son's Filthy Apartment Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Sep 24, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I am very concerned for my henpecked son who is expecting his first child. He works long hours (50-plus a week) at a low-paying job with an hour commute. His … More »Mom Says Wife Is To Blame For Son's Filthy Apartment
DEAR ABBY: I am very concerned for my henpecked son who is expecting his first child. He works long hours (50-plus a week) at a low-paying job with an hour commute. His wife works part-time (10 hours a week). The problem is, their tiny apartment is a pigsty, and she doesn't clean or pick up. She expects him to do it all, …
- Change In Passwords Is Red Flag To Serial Cheater's Wife Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Sep 23, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years. At every company he has worked at, there was always a female he got close to -- sometimes a little "too close." … More »Change In Passwords Is Red Flag To Serial Cheater's Wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years. At every company he has worked at, there was always a female he got close to -- sometimes a little "too close." We have had counseling. Our counselor has told him his behavior is destructive in a marriage and he should be an "open book" for as long as it takes to rebuild …
- Teens Play The Same Notes, But Aren't Making Music Together Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Sep 22, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I'm 15 and I really like this boy, but I can't find the courage to ask him out. I'm pretty sure he likes me, too, because whenever we're together he holds … More »Teens Play The Same Notes, But Aren't Making Music Together
DEAR ABBY: I'm 15 and I really like this boy, but I can't find the courage to ask him out. I'm pretty sure he likes me, too, because whenever we're together he holds my hand or puts his arms around me. He has a great smile and personality. We have many things in common, such as we both play an instrument, we make each other …
- Weekend Gardener Nurtures Plants More Than Family Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Sep 21, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old wife and mother. My husband, "Jake," works 40-plus hours a week, while I am a stay-at-home mom. My daughter, who is almost 3, keeps me on … More »Weekend Gardener Nurtures Plants More Than Family
DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old wife and mother. My husband, "Jake," works 40-plus hours a week, while I am a stay-at-home mom. My daughter, who is almost 3, keeps me on my toes.In the evenings and on weekends, Jake does yard work or works in the garden. I hate it because I'm with our daughter all day, every day, and he expects …
- Daughter's Texts From School Help Mom Endure Empty Nest Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Sep 20, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I have to respond to your reply to "Tammi's Mom in N.J." (June 21), whose daughter won't answer her texts at college. Our daughter, "Jill," attended college … More »Daughter's Texts From School Help Mom Endure Empty Nest
DEAR ABBY: I have to respond to your reply to "Tammi's Mom in N.J." (June 21), whose daughter won't answer her texts at college. Our daughter, "Jill," attended college 12 hours from home. She would text me almost every day -- short, sweet messages always ending with "Luv U, XOXO." I looked forward to those texts because …
- Little-Boy Flasher Tries To Cover Up His Exposure Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Sep 19, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My daughter "Anissa" is 3 and has an older cousin, "Billy," on my fiance's side who is 5. Billy has been caught on several occasions showing his "manhood" … More »Little-Boy Flasher Tries To Cover Up His Exposure
DEAR ABBY: My daughter "Anissa" is 3 and has an older cousin, "Billy," on my fiance's side who is 5. Billy has been caught on several occasions showing his "manhood" to little girls, and we recently found out he took Anissa into a pop-up tent and showed her as well. This was not on my watch, because I don't feel comfortable …
- Woman's Golfing Companion Has Knocked Her Into The Rough Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Sep 18, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I thought "Arlene" was a close friend until I heard that she and another "friend" had arranged a trip to the theater. Several other women were also invited, … More »Woman's Golfing Companion Has Knocked Her Into The Rough
DEAR ABBY: I thought "Arlene" was a close friend until I heard that she and another "friend" had arranged a trip to the theater. Several other women were also invited, but I wasn't. I should point out that when Arlene and I attended shows in the past, I was always the one buying the tickets.I paid for her golf dues last …
- Talented Tradesmen Keep Our Country Up And Running Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Sep 17, 2012
DEAR ABBY: America's tradesmen -- plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, roofers, masons and more -- get very little respect. In fact, the only time these skilled professionals … More »Talented Tradesmen Keep Our Country Up And Running
DEAR ABBY: America's tradesmen -- plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, roofers, masons and more -- get very little respect. In fact, the only time these skilled professionals get our attention is when we have an emergency.This lack of regard is leading our nation down an unfortunate pathway, as fewer and fewer young …
- Otherwise Generous Man Keeps His Heart Under Lock And Key Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Sep 16, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 41-year-old divorced mother of two and grandmother of two. I own my own business, God blessed me with my first home two years ago, and I'm happier than … More »Otherwise Generous Man Keeps His Heart Under Lock And Key
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 41-year-old divorced mother of two and grandmother of two. I own my own business, God blessed me with my first home two years ago, and I'm happier than I have been in years.I'm writing because I have been seeing a man for about six months whom I met at church. We have attended the same church for about …
- Boyfriend Won't Stop Using Bathroom As His Man Cave Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Sep 15, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for six years. We finally moved in together a year ago. Things have been going pretty well, with the exception of an … More »Boyfriend Won't Stop Using Bathroom As His Man Cave
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for six years. We finally moved in together a year ago. Things have been going pretty well, with the exception of an unusual habit of his that has become more evident since living together. He spends anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 1/2 hours in the bathroom every day. A couple …
- Grandma Is Slow To Cheer A Wedding That's Overdue Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Sep 14, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is annoyed with me because I'm not jumping up and down with joy over my grandson's forthcoming wedding. Yes, I am happy they're getting married, … More »Grandma Is Slow To Cheer A Wedding That's Overdue
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is annoyed with me because I'm not jumping up and down with joy over my grandson's forthcoming wedding. Yes, I am happy they're getting married, but how excited can I get? The two have been sexually involved since they met in high school four years ago. She was 16; he was 17.For the past two years, …
- Siblings Blinded By Father's Money Turn Away From Mom Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Sep 13, 2012
DEAR ABBY: My father left my mother after 32 years of marriage. To say Mom was devastated would be putting it mildly. She tried to keep things cordial for the sake of … More »Siblings Blinded By Father's Money Turn Away From Mom
DEAR ABBY: My father left my mother after 32 years of marriage. To say Mom was devastated would be putting it mildly. She tried to keep things cordial for the sake of her four kids, but Dad spurned her efforts.My three brothers and I are now married with children of our own. Only recently have I been able to express how …
- A Good Conversationalist Lets Others Have Their Say Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Sep 12, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I'm really bad when it comes to speaking. It's hard for me to squeak out the few words I can. I am shy and not very sociable, so when I'm with people, even … More »A Good Conversationalist Lets Others Have Their Say
DEAR ABBY: I'm really bad when it comes to speaking. It's hard for me to squeak out the few words I can. I am shy and not very sociable, so when I'm with people, even my two friends, I feel like I come across as rude. I never have the right things to say. When I'm with my family, I don't usually have this problem.In public, …
- Smothering Mom Looks For Way To Break Free From Her Habit Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Sep 11, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I am a 62-year-old lady who has been a dedicated mother, helpful grandma and a good wife. I don't mean to imply that I'm perfect, but my heart has always been … More »Smothering Mom Looks For Way To Break Free From Her Habit
DEAR ABBY: I am a 62-year-old lady who has been a dedicated mother, helpful grandma and a good wife. I don't mean to imply that I'm perfect, but my heart has always been in the right place.I'm writing now because I have a problem. I have been so used to being a mother that now I don't know how to break the habit. My children …
- Angry Teens Turn Down Mom's Proposed Stepdad Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Sep 10, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow with four teenagers. My husband died four years ago, and I have been seeing "Ken" -- a wonderful man -- for 18 months. He is four years older than I am, has never been married and has no kids. He had very little contact with mine until I was sure the relationship was serious.Ken has proposed and …
- Urge To Parent Adult Children Usually Gets Chilly Reception Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Sep 9, 2012
DEAR ABBY: Why must we walk on eggshells around our adult children? I have many friends with the same problem. Only one of them is able to open up and tell her kids how she feels.You advised if a daughter goes out with a bum, learn to find something good about the bum. I'd like to tell that daughter the guy is a bum, or …
- Anonymous Love Note To Boy Backfires On Tearful Teenager Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Sep 8, 2012
DEAR ABBY: I really need some advice or I'm going to cry my eyes out. I'm a 14-year-old girl and I really like this guy at school. I'm shy, so instead of telling him, I drew a picture of him, wrote on the back that I like him and taped it to his locker so he could see it. I didn't sign it.He thought it was weird and doesn't …
- Waiter's Use Of Makeup Shocks Surprised Diner Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Sep 7, 2012
DEAR ABBY: Last night at a restaurant, my husband and I were surprised to see a male server wearing a blond wig and full makeup. I was, to say the least, shocked and very glad we hadn't brought the children, ages 11 and 14, with us. How do you explain something like that to an 11-year-old? The 14-year-old would be able …
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