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

I would get home around 7:30, take care of a few things and be in bed by 8:30. That gave me just enough time to sleep before picking up the kids at 3 p.m., unless my cousin called.

DEAR ABBY: I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my best friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact.

Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently agreed to sell our old lounge furniture, since we’re in the process of buying a new set. We made the decision together, so I assumed we’d also agree on ...

Dear Annie: My wife and I were recently invited to a friend’s son’s college graduation celebration at a bar two-and-a-half hours from our home. When we arrived and ordered our first drink, we ...

Dear Annie: Out of the blue, my daughter told me she bought a house in Connecticut and will be moving there from New Jersey. She insists the two-hour drive isn’t far, but I feel hurt and ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have two kids under 5, and we both work full-time. As you can imagine, our lives are pretty hectic. My mother-in-law lives about 30 minutes away and expects us to ...

DEAR ANNIE: A couple I’ve been friends with for over 20 years is about to celebrate their daughter’s high school graduation. I recently received an invitation from the daughter, and while I ...

My daughter, who is in her 30s, moved to Texas with her husband about a year ago -- and since then, she hasn’t spoken to me. Not a text, not a call, not even a holiday card.

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As a mom of four in Pittsburgh I'm less worried about the safety of my kids and more about the judgement from others. I want to give them freedom.