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

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

As a single mom, I've got enough on my plate already. How do I say no to these extra tasks without getting fired?

A friend was dumped by an abusive boyfriend, but she had become attached to his dog. He's continued to let her come visit the ...

My friend “Julie” has faced challenges in recent months. She lost her job, and her long-term boyfriend ended their ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us ...

Recently, Julie shared that her ex is planning to relocate and take the dog with him, which has added to her heartbreak.

After we got custody of my teen stepdaughter, my husband got her on a good path toward graduation. Now she's changed, ...

Dear Abby: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us ...

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody ... his daughter will become estranged. You described yourself as “Stern Stepmom.” If the way you demonstrate that is by insisting your husband ...