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

DEAR ABBY: When my daughter, “Trish,” and her husband separated, I reached out to each of them for occasional check-ins.

Dear Imperfect Mom: Amid the turmoil in her marriage, your daughter attempted to blame her infidelity on the example you set ...

She never forgave me for crossing the line with a longtime friend decades ago. My husband owned his part in the situation, ...

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

After moving into a 55-plus community seven years ago, I became close friends with my neighbors, “Iris” and her husband. She ...

I live five hours away from my hometown. My mom is 98 and in assisted living. In recent years, my younger sister has become cruel to our mom ...

My daughter recently got engaged, and while I want to be happy for her, I have serious concerns about her fiancé. He’s moody and dismissive, and I’ve seen him speak to her in ways that feel demeaning.

DEAR ABBY: I recently received a voicemail from my brother that recorded a conversation he was having with his wife. It was clear he didn't know he had accidentally dialed my phone during this ...

Dear Abby: My brother left me an accidental voicemail I wasn’t supposed to hear I think he suspects what happened. How should I talk to him about it?

DEAR ABBY: I owe nearly $200,000 in student loans for my graduate school education. I’m a middle-aged female who has health issues. My income is marginal, as is my career. I had hoped years ago ...

Life & Culture Dear Abby: When is the best time to tell someone you’re dating about your financial issues? Published: Jul. 05, 2025, 10:00 a.m.