Dear Abby

Wife's Male Friend Is Too Close For Husband's Comfort

Tue Nov 10, 2:16 AM ET

DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Paula," and I have a friend I'll call "Mark." I recently learned that before our wedding, Mark made a pass at Paula. (He was separated from his wife at the time.) Paula told him she wasn't interested.

  • Time Has Come To End Girl's Bathroom Bonding With Dad Mon Nov 9, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I need an unbiased opinion. I am the father of a 12-year-old daughter, "Lia." She catches an early morning bus for school, and I leave for work at the same time her bus picks her up, so I'm in charge of getting her ready in the morning.

  • Taxi Service Solves Travel Dilemma For An Aging Driver Sun Nov 8, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, I realized that my mother's eyesight and reflexes weren't what they once were, but she insisted on remaining behind the wheel. She was afraid of losing her independence if she gave up driving. Then she had a traffic accident that shook her enough to make her finally relinquish her keys -- but she wasn't happy about it.

  • Teen's Lie About His Past Jeopardizes Future With Girl Sat Nov 7, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I am a 16-year-old guy in my sophomore year of high school. I am known as a friendly, outgoing guy who gets along with girls. My problem is, I used to be one of the biggest jerks who ever was. I was involved in fighting and other things I won't go into. But I turned my life around.

  • Woman Objects To Giving Cell Phone Number To Her Boss Fri Nov 6, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: My boss wants my cell phone number for "work purposes." He has trouble with limits, and I am reluctant to give it to him. I don't want to receive text messages, unsolicited calls or contact outside of work. My private life is just that -- private.

  • Friend In Need Is Repaid With Bitter Disappointment Thu Nov 5, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: Please print this for me on behalf of myself and all the other well-intentioned folks out there who have lent money to others.

  • Man Wrapped Up In Girlfriend Ignores His Visiting Grandpa Wed Nov 4, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were visiting our children and grandson, "Rhett," age 24. Rhett is a college student who lives at home. He had his girlfriend, "Peggy," who lives in another town, at the house for the weekend.

  • Displays Of Affection Between Parents, Children Win Praise Tue Nov 3, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: Thank you for your response to "Alarmed in Apple Valley" (Aug. 28), who was concerned because her teenage nephew shows so much affection toward his mother.

  • Mom Longs To Have Empty Nest All To Herself Again Mon Nov 2, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I have a 19-year-old daughter, "Caitlin," whom I love very much. Despite a few rocky periods, we have a great relationship.

  • Wife Wants 'I Love You' To Be Reserved For Those She Loves Sun Nov 1, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I have strong feelings about the word "love." I use it only when I truly mean it. My husband's family, however, bandies it about as a common word.

  • Don't Forget Those Batteries When 'Falling Back' Tomorrow Sat Oct 31, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: As a fire officer, I have seen far too many families fall victim to accidental home fires. It is devastating to find out that a life could have been saved if someone had only taken that simple step of replacing a dead battery in a smoke alarm. Nearly 96 percent of American homes have at least one smoke alarm. But did you know that 19 percent of American homes lack a working smoke alarm because the batteries are missing or dead?

  • Multitasking Daughter Is Driving Toward Disaster Fri Oct 30, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: My daughter insists that she's a "multitasker" -- too busy to telephone or text except when she's driving. It scares me to be in the passenger seat while she's talking on the phone or picking up toys the baby has dropped from his car seat.

  • Special-Needs Children Require Special Parents Thu Oct 29, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: On Aug. 10 you printed a letter from an aunt who was upset because her sister, the mother of a child with autism, doesn't have time to join in fundraising with her and the rest of the family. While I commend the writer and her family for raising money for autism research, that woman needs to cut her sister some slack.

  • Woman's Predatory Boss Is Eager To Score Again Wed Oct 28, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I attended a business-related function with my boss and some co-workers. I had way too much to drink and ended up having sex with my boss. (He offered me a ride to my car and took advantage of me.) If I had been sober, it would never have happened.

  • Man Of Her Dreams Needs Wake-Up Call On Manners Tue Oct 27, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I'm engaged to the man of my dreams. Our wedding is two months away, and I couldn't be more excited about starting my life with "Jeff."

  • Husband Insists On Repeating Cruel Prophecy About His Son Mon Oct 26, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: My brother, "Luke," died young due to drug addiction. When our son, "Adam," misbehaves, my husband blames me. He says Adam is going to end up "just like Luke," and it will be my fault.

  • Husband's Dangerous Driving Puts His Business At Risk Sun Oct 25, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Harvey," and I have operated a home-based business for more than 20 years. Harvey is an amazing technician, extremely efficient with his time on the job. The problem is, he is always in a hurry to get to the next job.

  • Parents Harm Their Children When They Let Them Cheat Sat Oct 24, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I was raised from an early age that if you play a game, you have to play fair and obey the rules. Those rules were never bent regardless of what the game was or who we played with.

  • Wife Who Slimmed Down Is Pumping Up Her Social Life Fri Oct 23, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Laura," and I have been married 15 years. She recently had gastric bypass surgery and has lost 80 pounds so far.

  • Workers Must Speak With One Voice About Disruptive Woman Thu Oct 22, 2:16 AM ET

    DEAR ABBY: I work in a call center with 35 other workers. Recently our supervisor hired a woman who is mentally ill. We acknowledge that she has a right to work and, for the most part, she appears to be capable.