- G.E.D. Hopefuls Should Get Diploma Before Costs Go Up Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, May 20, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I have worked in the field of education for more than 40 years, with the last 25 years serving in adult education, helping students complete their high school … More »G.E.D. Hopefuls Should Get Diploma Before Costs Go Up
DEAR ABBY: I have worked in the field of education for more than 40 years, with the last 25 years serving in adult education, helping students complete their high school equivalency diploma.Big changes are impending worldwide in this very important educational service. Starting in 2014, the cost may go up. Up until two …
- Widow Is Stung By Beau's Exclusion From Weddings Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, May 19, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I took care of my husband for 10 years before his death from early-onset Alzheimer's. I am in a relationship now, and I'm finding that a widow's status is … More »Widow Is Stung By Beau's Exclusion From Weddings
DEAR ABBY: I took care of my husband for 10 years before his death from early-onset Alzheimer's. I am in a relationship now, and I'm finding that a widow's status is far different than that of a wife.Not long ago, I was invited to a friend's daughter's wedding. When I asked if I could bring "Sam," I was told, "No, we don't …
- Mom Dreads Rivalry Between Daughter And Her New Sibling Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, May 18, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of a 5-year-old daughter I'll call Mandy. Her father and I separated when she was 16 months old and now we are divorced. I am newly engaged … More »Mom Dreads Rivalry Between Daughter And Her New Sibling
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of a 5-year-old daughter I'll call Mandy. Her father and I separated when she was 16 months old and now we are divorced. I am newly engaged to a wonderful man and very happy.I have just learned that my ex is having a baby boy with a woman he has stated he does not love and isn't even in a committed …
- Rv's On Highways This Summer Will Need Extra Room To Roam Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, May 17, 2013
DEAR ABBY: It's vacation time again, time to hit the road in the RV. Please make your readers aware that people driving motorhomes, towing fifth-wheel trailers and travel … More »Rv's On Highways This Summer Will Need Extra Room To Roam
DEAR ABBY: It's vacation time again, time to hit the road in the RV. Please make your readers aware that people driving motorhomes, towing fifth-wheel trailers and travel trailers cannot stop as quickly as a small car or truck.When people cut in front of an RV or a large truck and slam on their brakes, it puts many people's …
- Woman Needs Courage To End Man's Plan For Future Together Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, May 16, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee with college-aged children. I love my children, and I thought I loved my ex. However, after my divorce I wonder if I'm capable of loving anyone … More »Woman Needs Courage To End Man's Plan For Future Together
DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee with college-aged children. I love my children, and I thought I loved my ex. However, after my divorce I wonder if I'm capable of loving anyone other than my children again.Two years after the divorce I started a relationship with a man who is 10 years older. He had recently ended a long-term …
- Free Family Health Kits Offer News You Can Use Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, May 15, 2013
DEAR ABBY: When friends and family get together, the conversation often turns to the subject of health. They swap stories about the medications they may be taking and … More »Free Family Health Kits Offer News You Can Use
DEAR ABBY: When friends and family get together, the conversation often turns to the subject of health. They swap stories about the medications they may be taking and the lifestyle changes they're making to improve their health. They look to each other for support and tips to get through the flu or a nasty case of food …
- Woman Who Doesn't Like Sex Can't Get Rid Of Men Who Do Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, May 14, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 40s and I hate sex. I always have and always will. I'm disabled, and it has always been torture. I never got any positive benefits … More »Woman Who Doesn't Like Sex Can't Get Rid Of Men Who Do
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 40s and I hate sex. I always have and always will. I'm disabled, and it has always been torture. I never got any positive benefits out of it.My problem is I get hit on constantly. I tried marriage once, more for financial reasons than anything else, but I couldn't wait to get out. I'm …
- Groom, Not The Bride, Is Under Pressure To Change His Name Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, May 13, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My wife's niece is marrying a wonderful man of Greek descent this summer. Her grandfather insists that his last name is too long and impossible to pronounce. … More »Groom, Not The Bride, Is Under Pressure To Change His Name
DEAR ABBY: My wife's niece is marrying a wonderful man of Greek descent this summer. Her grandfather insists that his last name is too long and impossible to pronounce. He thinks they need to change the name when they marry. He went so far as to make them call him so he could tell them what he wanted. Then he gave them …
- Man Explores Way His Gift Can Keep On Giving Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, May 12, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together 23 years and his parents have embraced me as one of their own. A few years ago, we bought his mother a beautiful diamond … More »Man Explores Way His Gift Can Keep On Giving
DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together 23 years and his parents have embraced me as one of their own. A few years ago, we bought his mother a beautiful diamond cocktail ring for Mother's Day. She's now 84, and when she passes on, I'd like that ring back to have it turned into a ring for my partner. It's a gesture …
- Happy Tween Is Troubled By Feelings Of Depression Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, May 11, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I am a 12-year-old girl who is happy, healthy and doing great in school. But lately I have felt sad, lonely and just plain frustrated. I used to talk to my … More »Happy Tween Is Troubled By Feelings Of Depression
DEAR ABBY: I am a 12-year-old girl who is happy, healthy and doing great in school. But lately I have felt sad, lonely and just plain frustrated. I used to talk to my parents about it, but I don't feel comfortable doing it anymore, and my friends don't like listening to me.I have tried hard to push back these feelings, …
- Grandson's Choice Of Toys Is Cause For Family's Concern Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, May 10, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime reader but a first-time writer. My problem has been bothering me for some time now.We have a grandson who is 4 and very much a "princess boy." … More »Grandson's Choice Of Toys Is Cause For Family's Concern
DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime reader but a first-time writer. My problem has been bothering me for some time now.We have a grandson who is 4 and very much a "princess boy." He likes girl toys and dresses and doesn't like any of his boy toys. We're at a loss about how to handle this. He's an adorable little boy and we love …
- Cellphone Snoop Suspects Friend Of Having An Affair Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, May 9, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who I believe is having an affair. I have no concrete evidence, only a slew of circumstantial evidence such as odd work hours, blocks of mystery … More »Cellphone Snoop Suspects Friend Of Having An Affair
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who I believe is having an affair. I have no concrete evidence, only a slew of circumstantial evidence such as odd work hours, blocks of mystery time set aside at night in his cellphone's day planner, and evading questions about texts from females.I have no idea how to approach him, or if I even …
- Couple Finds Recipe For A Lasting And Loving Marriage Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, May 8, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My husband came up to me after dinner, wrapped his arms around me and asked, "Honey, is there anything we need to discuss?" In his hand he held an envelope … More »Couple Finds Recipe For A Lasting And Loving Marriage
DEAR ABBY: My husband came up to me after dinner, wrapped his arms around me and asked, "Honey, is there anything we need to discuss?" In his hand he held an envelope on which I had written your name and address. When I told him it was a request for a copy of your cookbooklet -- not a request for marriage counseling -- …
- Hopeful Lottery Winners Want To Share Fortune With Spouse Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, May 7, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I'm responding to your request for comments about the letter from "Happily Single" (Feb. 13) and whether a divorce would be the first course of action upon … More »Hopeful Lottery Winners Want To Share Fortune With Spouse
DEAR ABBY: I'm responding to your request for comments about the letter from "Happily Single" (Feb. 13) and whether a divorce would be the first course of action upon winning the lottery. In a community-property state, a divorce after winning wouldn't legally protect you from having to share the spoils with your soon-to-be …
- Grandma Can Speak Up To Keep Phone Conversations Private Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, May 6, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter and her boyfriend live in another state, and I love hearing from her. However, when I call her, she always puts me on speaker phone, which … More »Grandma Can Speak Up To Keep Phone Conversations Private
DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter and her boyfriend live in another state, and I love hearing from her. However, when I call her, she always puts me on speaker phone, which I find rude.I have never met her boyfriend and don't feel he should be in on everything I may talk to my granddaughter about. I think she's forming a bad …
- Future With Man Paying For His Past Is Clouded Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, May 5, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 60-year-old woman with grown children. My husband and I divorced after 30 years of marriage because he met someone at work. It was a quick process, and … More »Future With Man Paying For His Past Is Clouded
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 60-year-old woman with grown children. My husband and I divorced after 30 years of marriage because he met someone at work. It was a quick process, and because I was in shock, I agreed to the terms of the divorce even though they weren't in my favor.Two years ago I met a very nice man who treats me with …
- Dad's Hands-On Approach Makes Girl Uncomfortable Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, May 4, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 13-year-old girl who has been trying to give my father a second chance. I was taken away from my parents when I was 8 because they were on drugs. I haven't … More »Dad's Hands-On Approach Makes Girl Uncomfortable
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 13-year-old girl who has been trying to give my father a second chance. I was taken away from my parents when I was 8 because they were on drugs. I haven't seen my father for three years, but now that he's living with my grandparents and me, I decided to give him a second chance.He has been very "hand-sy" …
- Job Offer From Dad Has Too Many Strings Attached Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, May 3, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I'm 29 and for 10 years I have been struggling with controlling parents. They have cut two of my sisters out of their lives because they live closer to their … More »Job Offer From Dad Has Too Many Strings Attached
DEAR ABBY: I'm 29 and for 10 years I have been struggling with controlling parents. They have cut two of my sisters out of their lives because they live closer to their spouses' parents.My husband and I are full-time students, ex-military and taking advantage of the G.I. Bill. We're looking for jobs, but my parents have …
- Middle Schooler's Hearing Aids Can't Tune Out Laughter Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, May 2, 2013
DEAR ABBY: Last year, I began to lose my hearing due to a genetic disorder and now I have to wear hearing aids. I will be a freshman in high school next year. My teachers … More »Middle Schooler's Hearing Aids Can't Tune Out Laughter
DEAR ABBY: Last year, I began to lose my hearing due to a genetic disorder and now I have to wear hearing aids. I will be a freshman in high school next year. My teachers all have to wear microphones so I can hear them. I'm scared other kids will make fun of me for being different. I have already gotten laughed at. What …
- Man Peeking Out Of Closet Should Open It All The Way Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, May 1, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My oldest son came out to me as a gay man in a private conversation. I have no problem with him being gay; however, I do have a problem with the fact that … More »Man Peeking Out Of Closet Should Open It All The Way
DEAR ABBY: My oldest son came out to me as a gay man in a private conversation. I have no problem with him being gay; however, I do have a problem with the fact that he has asked me not to tell anyone. He isn't ready to come out to anyone else. I tried to advise him that until he is true to himself, he won't be happy. My …
- If Three's A Crowd, Five Is A Guarantee Of Misery Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Apr 30, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I am frustrated and angry over a situation that should be fun and happy. My husband, "Rick," and I are planning a trip with our two children next month. We … More »If Three's A Crowd, Five Is A Guarantee Of Misery
DEAR ABBY: I am frustrated and angry over a situation that should be fun and happy. My husband, "Rick," and I are planning a trip with our two children next month. We will visit family while we are there, but they don't have room for us to stay in their home.Rick wants to bring his mother with us. It will be a tight fit …
- E-Cigarettes Harm The Smoker, But Not Secondhand Breather Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Apr 29, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I work in a small office with two former heavy smokers who have now transitioned to vapor/e-cigarettes. My concern is that they "smoke" their e-cigarettes … More »E-Cigarettes Harm The Smoker, But Not Secondhand Breather
DEAR ABBY: I work in a small office with two former heavy smokers who have now transitioned to vapor/e-cigarettes. My concern is that they "smoke" their e-cigarettes in the office constantly, and I don't know what chemicals I am now breathing secondhand. Both of them are senior to me in rank and age, and they pooh-pooh …
- Dad Anticipates Tough Talks With His Teenage Daughters Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Apr 28, 2013
DEAR ABBY: As a father of two teenage daughters, I have a question about couples living together. Do relationships that start this way have a higher failure rate than … More »Dad Anticipates Tough Talks With His Teenage Daughters
DEAR ABBY: As a father of two teenage daughters, I have a question about couples living together. Do relationships that start this way have a higher failure rate than those that don't? What should be considered when a young girl has the "living together" question presented to her by a young man? And most important, what …
- Teenager's Dating Game Plan Begins With Proving Maturity Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Apr 27, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I am a 13-year-old girl and my parents won't let me date. I believe I am mature for my age and won't do anything foolish. I don't know why my parents are being … More »Teenager's Dating Game Plan Begins With Proving Maturity
DEAR ABBY: I am a 13-year-old girl and my parents won't let me date. I believe I am mature for my age and won't do anything foolish. I don't know why my parents are being like this. Please give me some advice on how to persuade them. -- REALLY READY IN NEW HAMPSHIREDEAR REALLY READY: Although you think you are ready to …
- Woman Who Married Young Wants Do-Over On Teen Years Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Apr 26, 2013
DEAR ABBY: "Jake" and I have been married more than 20 years. I married before I was 18, and I'm not even 40 yet. Jake is seven years my senior. We have had our ups and … More »Woman Who Married Young Wants Do-Over On Teen Years
DEAR ABBY: "Jake" and I have been married more than 20 years. I married before I was 18, and I'm not even 40 yet. Jake is seven years my senior. We have had our ups and downs, and although the last five years have been fine, I want more out of life than sitting home watching TV or hanging out with him.We have two children. …
- Stranger's Encouraging Words Inspire Woman Toward Her Goal Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Apr 25, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I was moved by the letter from "Losing Slowly in Ohio" (Jan. 14), who is 50 pounds overweight and walks every day with her friend to lose weight. She said that almost daily people made fun of them. My heart goes out to her.I was in her shoes once. With diet and exercise I lost more than 60 pounds, and I've kept …
- Aggressive Girls Put Teenage Boy In Embarrassing State Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Apr 24, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My son is a tall, strikingly handsome teenager, although somewhat shy. Our problem is that his looks attract the wrong kind of attention from aggressive girls, and it's getting worse every year.He and his 14-year-old sister went out to eat after school yesterday, and when they returned it was obvious my son was …
- Husband Rude To In-Laws Should Make Himself Scarce Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Apr 23, 2013
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 18 years to a man I have a good relationship with. My problem is he has always been extremely rude to my parents. They aren't critical or judgmental of him, and they try hard to be friendly and accommodating, perhaps thinking it might lessen the rudeness he continually shows them.Example: …
- Mom Wants Ex To Be A Good Sport And Watch His Son Play Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Apr 22, 2013
DEAR ABBY: My 14-year-old son, "Nils," recently joined a sport he really enjoys. His stepdad and I are at every practice, helping the coaches and coaching my son along. Nils recently commented to me that he would like it if his father could come and see him practice. I took it upon myself, as I usually do, to call my ex, …
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