The key is balance. You do not need to give your friends a play by play, but it can help avoid confusion later if you mention ...

Dear Annie: My husband has made it clear that he wants out of the marriage and is asking me to move out of our home. We have ...

DEAR WISER AND WONDERING: Yes, it’s appropriate -- when done with care. A parent’s loving honesty, shared gently and ...

Dear Annie: My husband has made it clear that he wants out of the marriage and is asking me to move out of our home. We have ...

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

I'll be starting college this fall, and while I'm excited to grow academically, I'm also looking forward to making new ...

Dear Annie: I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I’m 40 years old, but she still treats me like I’m a teenager. She ...

I reached out to someone I know who occasionally visits her, hoping they could give me a better sense of how she’s really ...

I call her several times a week, but lately, I’ve grown more concerned. I reached out to someone I know who occasionally ...

Dear Dealing With a Narcissist: Your son sounds like he’s stuck in a cycle that’s draining him — and you. It’s heartbreaking ...

Dear Still a Woman: You have every right to seek companionship and joy in this stage of your life. You spent years putting ...

DEAR HEAVY HEART: Your concerns are valid, and your instincts as a mother are spot-on. At 8 years old, kids should be playing ...