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

DEAR DEALING WITH A NARCISSIST: Your son sounds like he’s stuck in a cycle that’s draining him -- and you. It’s heartbreaking ...

Abby hears from a reader whose friend has endured 40 years of an emotionally abusive marriage with intermittent "normal" periods, while a senior dog sitter is feeling lonely for human companionship.

Dear Abby: After years of disappointment, I finally found the man of my dreams. How do I tell him he isn’t doing certain ...

DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter is on weight-loss injections and a no-sugar diet. Related Articles Dear Abby: Their kids and the baby are ruining our bar time Dear Abby: I realized what’s ...

Multiple generations of newspaper readers have turned to Dear Abby for counsel and advice, and she remains beloved and relatable to the digital era with a devoted online following.

My husband has been coaching our 8-year-old son’s soccer team this season. At first, I thought it would be a great bonding ...

DEAR ABBY: When my ex-wife died ... over the past few months because their emotional loss has taken them out of commission for a while. I have contributed tens of thousands of dollars toward their ...

I returned to work in a well-paying but demanding job. So now I cook, we eat. He sits down to watch TV, and I clean while watching TV. When I ask for help, he accuses me of being a nag.

DEAR BLEEDING HEART: I am so sorry for the unrelenting trauma you experienced. Your children may mean well, but they are clueless about what the effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse can be.

Advice Dear Abby: Out of nowhere, older man in relationship accuses me of emotional immaturity Published: Apr. 21, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (non-alcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in five years as well as arthritis. I have ...