Dear Annie: My partner’s mother constantly demands attention, and everything revolves around her. Whenever we’re busy or focused on other things, she lashes out -- often hurting those around ...

DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Alexa,” is breaking my heart. She’s engaged to a nice enough man she’s been with for five years, but she has cast aside every single wedding tradition that ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back ...

DEAR ABBY: I am one of your male readers. My best friend, “Will,” and his family have been close friends of mine for nine years. I regard them as extended family, and we do almost everything ...

Dear Abby: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us with home-schooling and little socialization. Now she’s 18, and we ...

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own children.

Dear Abby: Is there ever a way to give unsolicited advice in a way it can be appreciated? A co-worker I’ve become friendly with spent the weekend in the hospital with off-the-charts high blood ...

Dear Annie: I’m at my wits’ end, and I don’t know what to do anymore. My neighbor’s dog barks constantly. I’m not exaggerating; this dog barks from early in the morning until late at ...

Don’t want to miss a single column? Sign up to get “Dear James” in your inbox. When I was younger, my family had its share of fairly normal problems: My brother teased me relentlessly for ...

The critically acclaimed, Tony award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” is finally making its way to the Philippines. GMG Productions confirmed the run of the UK touring production of “Dear ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Share DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant.

DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together for more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant. At 43 years old, I didn’t think a child was in ...