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

I have been married for 38 years. We have three adult children and four grandchildren. I have always wondered whether I have ...

DEAR ABBY: My best friend and co-worker is 57. I’m 32. Her husband died two years ago, leaving her and her 22-year-old son ...

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

DEAR ABBY: I was engaged to my husband for three years before we got married. A little more than a year ago, he was told that he had two years to live. Six months later, we celebrated our 25th wedding ...

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident. Our family went into a sort of hibernation for several months, mourning and trying to deal with the sadness of the situation ...

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 ...

Dear Abby: Both my parents had birthdays days apart and near a holiday. About 35 years ago, they started a tradition of having an elaborate party on or near their birthdays. My siblings and I were ...

Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I have been dating on and off for five years. Two years ago, we got engaged but -- for many reasons -- broke things off a month before the wedding. A few months later, we ...

DEAR ABBY: This letter is embarrassing to write. When calling in a fast-food order, my husband wants me to ask the price of each item and becomes upset if they vary from the online menu price. I ...

Dear Abby: I had plastic surgery several years ago. I don’t feel I am required to divulge this information to anyone. When I’m asked my age, I don’t lie, yet I do get “the look” from people who know ...

I have tolerated the lifestyle I created and would like some advice from someone who has heard about a lot of circumstances.