I keep thinking, why can’t I just lower my standards? Or, why can’t I find others attractive when I know logically this person isn’t the only man on Earth?

I'm struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I've developed intense feelings (maybe even "limerence") for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems to compare.

DEAR ABBY: My husband retired a few months ago. I was a stay-at-home mom for most of our married life but have worked part time for several years. I always took care of all the household chores ...

Tony Gilroy’s “Michael Clayton,” which nabbed Clooney an Oscar nomination for his turn as the titular law firm fixer, played in competition at Venice. The top prize went again to an Ang Lee film: ...

In today’s Dear Abby, a woman married more than 20 years feels hurt when her husband accepts a neighbors’ dinner invitation ...

Writing in response to parents who were upset the bride wasn't bending to their every whim, this hospitality worker looks ...

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DEAR ABBY: My son-in-law, “Samuel,” whom I adore, is a great partner to my daughter and an amazing father to my grandson.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

I felt compelled to write to you after reading the "plight" of the parents of the bride of "Ruined Wedding in New York". Her parents should apologize for how they have handled this and be thankful if ...

"I guess my question is, is there any other way I can get my mind around (or over) this betrayal than to cut them both from my life without a word?" ...

I don’t make friends easily, which makes it more painful since I figure my only option is to cut them both completely out of my life.