I recently had spinal surgery; he came home supposedly to assist me. After a few hours, he left me alone so he could spend ...

The only female you have had a chance to get to know is this caregiver whose job is to be kind and professional.

DEAR ABBY: I am a 59-year-old man. I have been single since my wife left me. I have been trying to get back on my feet ...

Dear Abby: My husband works out of state for an oil rigging company 20 days out of the month. He gets 10 days off. When he ...

A reader wants to know how she can make her mother-in-law understand that she needs her to ask before any physical contact.

I recently asked Mary if I could stay at her house (just overnight) and explained I wouldn’t mind sleeping on the sofa. She ...

DEAR ABBY: I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my best friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in ...

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

DEAR ONLY: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your partner. You stated that his death was recent and traumatic.

P.S. Your wimp of a husband should be there during this conversation.

DEAR IN THE MIDDLE: This romance is in its infancy. You have been widowed for only 10 months. There’s wisdom in the adage ...

DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I ...