- Misbehaving Kids Often Learn From Parents' Bad Example Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Dec 1, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I want you to know how much I agree with your answer to "Paying for My Popcorn in Oregon" (Sept. 15), who complained about her niece sneaking food into the … More »Misbehaving Kids Often Learn From Parents' Bad Example
DEAR ABBY: I want you to know how much I agree with your answer to "Paying for My Popcorn in Oregon" (Sept. 15), who complained about her niece sneaking food into the theater. I used to teach a parenting class to parents who had kids in trouble with the law. I started out by asking, "How many of you teach your children …
- Wife's Affair With Husband's Son Is Bound To End Badly Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Nov 30, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I married "Raymond" in 2004. I met his son, "Bill," a year before the wedding and have been in a relationship with him ever since. (He's married to one of … More »Wife's Affair With Husband's Son Is Bound To End Badly
DEAR ABBY: I married "Raymond" in 2004. I met his son, "Bill," a year before the wedding and have been in a relationship with him ever since. (He's married to one of my friends and has a child with her.)Raymond supports me financially and provides all the necessities -- house, car, food, clothes, etc. -- without my having …
- Wife's Mumbling Causes Failure To Communicate Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Nov 29, 2011
DEAR ABBY: My wife of 25 years has an annoying habit that drives me crazy. When she starts a conversation with me, she'll speak in a very low voice and mumble without … More »Wife's Mumbling Causes Failure To Communicate
DEAR ABBY: My wife of 25 years has an annoying habit that drives me crazy. When she starts a conversation with me, she'll speak in a very low voice and mumble without looking at me. I truly cannot hear or understand what she's saying and have to respond with, "Excuse me?" "Pardon me?" or "What?"When I speak to her, I make …
- Fiance's Adult Son Is Short On Money, Long On Demands Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Nov 28, 2011
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I plan to be married in the coming year. It will be the second marriage for both of us. My intended has an "adult" son I'll call "Jeff," who … More »Fiance's Adult Son Is Short On Money, Long On Demands
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I plan to be married in the coming year. It will be the second marriage for both of us. My intended has an "adult" son I'll call "Jeff," who graduated from college last year and makes good money. His father has helped him out by paying his tuition, car loan, rent, a generous allowance and various …
- Daughter's Rejection Adds To Terminally Ill Man's Pain Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Nov 27, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I am married to the most wonderful husband and father a woman could ask for. He has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and may not have long to live. Ever … More »Daughter's Rejection Adds To Terminally Ill Man's Pain
DEAR ABBY: I am married to the most wonderful husband and father a woman could ask for. He has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and may not have long to live. Ever since I met "John" he has searched for his daughter who was given up for adoption years ago. We recently found her. It took him some time to find the courage …
- Young Teen Fearful Of Future Has Lots Of Time On Her Side Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Nov 26, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I'm 14 and I'm terrified that I won't know what to do once I'm in college and have to decide on a long-term job. I have a lot of interests, but none that would … More »Young Teen Fearful Of Future Has Lots Of Time On Her Side
DEAR ABBY: I'm 14 and I'm terrified that I won't know what to do once I'm in college and have to decide on a long-term job. I have a lot of interests, but none that would lead me toward a career. My teachers and the books I read say I should find my passion and follow it for the rest of my life. My problem is, I don't have …
- Man's Denial Of Paternity Leaves Wife Dumbfounded Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Nov 25, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I have recently found out that I'm pregnant. My problem is my husband doesn't believe the baby is his. He says he and his ex tried for 13 years to have a baby … More »Man's Denial Of Paternity Leaves Wife Dumbfounded
DEAR ABBY: I have recently found out that I'm pregnant. My problem is my husband doesn't believe the baby is his. He says he and his ex tried for 13 years to have a baby and couldn't. I don't know what to say to him. I can't explain his past with that other woman. My doctor has ordered rest and no stress, but this is taking …
- Everyday Heroes Perform Small Deeds That Deserve Big Thanks Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Nov 24, 2011
DEAR ABBY: A while back you asked your readers to name their heroes. May I contribute?My heroes are nameless, often faceless and in most cases unsung. They will never … More »Everyday Heroes Perform Small Deeds That Deserve Big Thanks
DEAR ABBY: A while back you asked your readers to name their heroes. May I contribute?My heroes are nameless, often faceless and in most cases unsung. They will never have 15 minutes of fame. Their deeds won't be recorded in history books, but their kindness inspires and their good deeds will forever affect the lives of …
- Couple Considering Sex Must First Explore Their Feelings Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Nov 23, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I'm a freshman in college and have the sweetest boyfriend in the world. We've always been close and trusted each other, never pushing the other too far. I … More »Couple Considering Sex Must First Explore Their Feelings
DEAR ABBY: I'm a freshman in college and have the sweetest boyfriend in the world. We've always been close and trusted each other, never pushing the other too far. I always thought it was innocent and safe.Last weekend, though, things got a little heavy between us. We stopped before anything happened, but I felt dirty afterward. …
- Father's 'Playful Touching' Could Easily Become Abuse Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Nov 22, 2011
DEAR ABBY: A number of things in the letter from "Uneasy in Indiana" (Oct. 21) can be red flags for sex abuse. I have worked in child welfare for 35 years. Abusers often … More »Father's 'Playful Touching' Could Easily Become Abuse
DEAR ABBY: A number of things in the letter from "Uneasy in Indiana" (Oct. 21) can be red flags for sex abuse. I have worked in child welfare for 35 years. Abusers often start with "playful touching," comment about "cute" body parts, continue after being asked to stop, and make power statements that they can touch the child …
- Wife Wants To Wash Her Man Right Out Of Holiday Kitchen Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Nov 21, 2011
DEAR ABBY: What is a wife to do? My husband occasionally pitches in to help me prepare holiday meals. He prides himself on his dishwashing skills, but when he's done … More »Wife Wants To Wash Her Man Right Out Of Holiday Kitchen
DEAR ABBY: What is a wife to do? My husband occasionally pitches in to help me prepare holiday meals. He prides himself on his dishwashing skills, but when he's done I have to rewash most of the pots and pans because he doesn't check his work. If I ask him to redo them, he reacts as though it's a criticism and has an over-the-top …
- Parents Must Maintain Contact With Daughter Needing Support Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Nov 20, 2011
DEAR ABBY: Late last winter, a sheriff called to tell me that my daughter "Amy" had been found standing, bruised and battered, on a street corner in upstate New York. … More »Parents Must Maintain Contact With Daughter Needing Support
DEAR ABBY: Late last winter, a sheriff called to tell me that my daughter "Amy" had been found standing, bruised and battered, on a street corner in upstate New York. Her arm had been broken. He was convinced that the man she was living with had beaten her and kicked her outside to freeze. Her sister (my other daughter) …
- Birthday Gift Of Bunny Could Flop Without Parents' Approval Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Nov 19, 2011
DEAR ABBY: My dad and I raise rabbits. My friend "Zoe" has always wanted one. Recently one of our rabbits had a litter, and Zoe fell in love with one in particular. Her … More »Birthday Gift Of Bunny Could Flop Without Parents' Approval
DEAR ABBY: My dad and I raise rabbits. My friend "Zoe" has always wanted one. Recently one of our rabbits had a litter, and Zoe fell in love with one in particular. Her birthday is coming soon, and I'm thinking about giving her this rabbit as a present. I would also include several days' worth of food.My problem is, I don't …
- Bride-To-Be Is Feeling Blue Because Fiance Hates Orange Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Nov 18, 2011
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, "Todd," and I have been together for four years. He proposed this summer and our wedding is planned for next year. I thought planning our wedding … More »Bride-To-Be Is Feeling Blue Because Fiance Hates Orange
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, "Todd," and I have been together for four years. He proposed this summer and our wedding is planned for next year. I thought planning our wedding would be fun, but it has turned out to be a nightmare.I want orange as our primary color, but now Todd is saying he "hates" the color orange, although he …
- Not Every Woman Is Wired To Be A Mom, Readers Agree Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Thu, Nov 17, 2011
DEAR ABBY: It saddened me to read the letter from "Lacks the Mothering Gene" (Sept. 15). Seven months pregnant, she feels nothing for her baby, and her husband is furious … More »Not Every Woman Is Wired To Be A Mom, Readers Agree
DEAR ABBY: It saddened me to read the letter from "Lacks the Mothering Gene" (Sept. 15). Seven months pregnant, she feels nothing for her baby, and her husband is furious with her for feeling as she does.You told her that she should discuss this with her obstetrician, and you were sure that once the baby arrived she would …
- Formal Complaint Is Lodged Against Informal Salutations Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Nov 16, 2011
DEAR ABBY: Whenever I receive a business communication from someone unknown to me with my first name in the salutation, as in "Dear Robert," it immediately goes into … More »Formal Complaint Is Lodged Against Informal Salutations
DEAR ABBY: Whenever I receive a business communication from someone unknown to me with my first name in the salutation, as in "Dear Robert," it immediately goes into the trash.Being addressed by my first name in this context is just plain wrong. Since I don't know the person who is sending the correspondence, I find the …
- Cancer Patient Is Stunned By Woman's Tasteless Joke Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Nov 15, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I have been battling breast cancer and have been blessed to have a lot of support from family, friends and some awesome medical providers. My husband's best … More »Cancer Patient Is Stunned By Woman's Tasteless Joke
DEAR ABBY: I have been battling breast cancer and have been blessed to have a lot of support from family, friends and some awesome medical providers. My husband's best friend and his wife socialize with us quite often, and the friendship is important to him. I recently celebrated a birthday and these friends had us over …
- Family Allows Girl's Birthday To Be Lost In 9/11 Observance Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Nov 14, 2011
DEAR ABBY: Sept. 11 was the 10th birthday of our neighbors' little girl, "Megan." At church that day there was a lovely memorial prayer for the victims of 9/11, but no … More »Family Allows Girl's Birthday To Be Lost In 9/11 Observance
DEAR ABBY: Sept. 11 was the 10th birthday of our neighbors' little girl, "Megan." At church that day there was a lovely memorial prayer for the victims of 9/11, but no mention of Megan's birthday among the other special occasions of the week. Megan's family went to the cemetery, put flowers on the memorial there and then …
- Man's Devotion To His 'Sister' Ends Widow's Happy Romance Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sun, Nov 13, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I'm a widow who never thought I'd consider marrying again until I met "Lester" online two years ago. Being with him makes me feel like a teenager. He holds … More »Man's Devotion To His 'Sister' Ends Widow's Happy Romance
DEAR ABBY: I'm a widow who never thought I'd consider marrying again until I met "Lester" online two years ago. Being with him makes me feel like a teenager. He holds my hand when we go for walks, brings me flowers and is a wonderful lover.My problem is he's taking care of his sister, "Gerda," who has cancer. He said she …
- Student Driver Can't Overcome Fear To Get Behind The Wheel Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Sat, Nov 12, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I'm a senior in high school and I'm stressed out about the idea of driving. I took driver's ed during the summer and passed the course. Instead of being excited … More »Student Driver Can't Overcome Fear To Get Behind The Wheel
DEAR ABBY: I'm a senior in high school and I'm stressed out about the idea of driving. I took driver's ed during the summer and passed the course. Instead of being excited about taking that first step toward independence, I'm scared to death. I know the goal of driver's ed is to learn safety precautions in driving, but …
- Vacation Caretaker Leaves Her Neighbors' Home Open To Theft Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Nov 11, 2011
DEAR ABBY: Before we went on vacation, we trusted our 15-year-old neighbor "Mia" to feed our cat, take in the mail and water the plants. While we were away, she invited … More »Vacation Caretaker Leaves Her Neighbors' Home Open To Theft
DEAR ABBY: Before we went on vacation, we trusted our 15-year-old neighbor "Mia" to feed our cat, take in the mail and water the plants. While we were away, she invited some of her friends and their friends to our home. Some of them she knew by their nicknames and only for a short time.When Mia's parents learned about the …
- Noise From Guest Bedroom Leaves Hosts Speechless Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Nov 9, 2011
DEAR ABBY: My son invited two friends to our home for the weekend. We had never met them before, but they seemed nice.At bedtime, the young man was on the couch and the … More »Noise From Guest Bedroom Leaves Hosts Speechless
DEAR ABBY: My son invited two friends to our home for the weekend. We had never met them before, but they seemed nice.At bedtime, the young man was on the couch and the girl was in our spare bedroom. In the middle of the night, I was awakened to loud lovemaking noises. They grew louder and louder, and the headboard was …
- Birth Of A Baby Should Not Be A Spectator Sport Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Tue, Nov 8, 2011
DEAR ABBY: "Pregnant with Apprehension" (Sept. 9) said she's dreading the birth of her second baby because her fiance's mother wants to witness the birth. Apparently, … More »Birth Of A Baby Should Not Be A Spectator Sport
DEAR ABBY: "Pregnant with Apprehension" (Sept. 9) said she's dreading the birth of her second baby because her fiance's mother wants to witness the birth. Apparently, "PWA" wants only her mother and her fiance, "Cliff," in the delivery room. You said her wishes should be paramount. I agree.I am a labor and delivery RN in …
- Lonely Boy Needs Wife's Sympathy, Not Suspicion Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Nov 7, 2011
DEAR ABBY: Our neighbor's son, "Donny," has become a regular fixture in our home. His parents divorced years ago, and his father is terminally ill.Donny has "adopted" … More »Lonely Boy Needs Wife's Sympathy, Not Suspicion
DEAR ABBY: Our neighbor's son, "Donny," has become a regular fixture in our home. His parents divorced years ago, and his father is terminally ill.Donny has "adopted" me as a father figure. We have spent a great deal of time together. Not having a son -- I have daughters -- I admit that being with him is a novelty.My wife, …
- Wear And Tear Take A Toll On Family Holiday Hostess Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Nov 7, 2011
DEAR ABBY: Over the past five years, family gatherings have become increasingly stressful. When they come here, my nieces don't control their young children. Last year … More »Wear And Tear Take A Toll On Family Holiday Hostess
DEAR ABBY: Over the past five years, family gatherings have become increasingly stressful. When they come here, my nieces don't control their young children. Last year after everyone left, I sat down and cried! The mess was horrific, and the damage to my house and yard was dumbfounding. What's worse is they didn't seem …
- Working Smoke Detectors Give Early Warning To Save Lives Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Mon, Nov 7, 2011
DEAR ABBY: Twenty-four years ago, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Energizer spotted a disturbing trend. Many fatalities were taking place in homes without working smoke alarms. In response, the "Change Your Clock Change Your Battery" campaign was developed to remind people to test and change their …
- It's Time For Single Mom To Pull On Big-Girl Pants Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Nov 4, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I am a 38-year-old mom and have been single for the last 10 years. I live alone with my 11-year-old daughter and support us without assistance. I work full-time and rely on my mother to take my daughter to school and pick her up while I'm at work.Because of this, anytime I try to have any kind of relationship …
- Childhood Piano Lessons: Same Song, Second Verse Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Fri, Nov 4, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I had to respond to the letter from "Discordant Family" (Sept. 1). I agree with you that the children should not be forced to play piano. However, let me offer an alternative. Many young pianists quit because practicing is such a solitary chore. I'd recommend finding the kids a community music program they would …
- Life Of Toil And Thrift Is Teen's Tough Row To Hoe Abigail Van Buren - Dear Abby - Wed, Nov 2, 2011
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 15-year-old girl who has never been in trouble, but my mom treats me like I'm a criminal. She makes me go to church every Sunday. She makes me go to Catholic school, and I have to wear an ugly uniform. She won't help with my homework. She says, "I already did 10th grade." I can't wear halter tops, short …
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