I prefer to deal with this on my own. Should I tell my children and husband what’s going on or leave them hanging?

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

The day after Christmas, we celebrated together. We have been together every day since. He treats me well. My children adore ...

After I lost my husband, I met a new man also dealing with loss. He treats me well. My kids adore him. But he's not very ...

I lost a son to COVID and my doctor has warned me to take care of my health. My daughter is mad because I won't go on a ...

Dear Frazzled: A wife and mother whose behavior and general cleanliness have worsened to the point that she leaves her chewed ...

DEAR FRAZZLED: A wife and mother whose behavior and general cleanliness have worsened to the point that she leaves her chewed ...

A wife and mother whose behavior and general cleanliness have worsened to the point that she leaves her chewed-off ...

I mentioned marriage to him, and he answered, “Soon.” His parents also said the time will be coming soon. I heard from ...

A reader shares what a poem Abby printed years ago still means to her.

DEAR ABBY: My wife died five years ago. I waited for four years before getting back in the dating scene. My girlfriend was ...

I lost my husband in the middle of last summer. He had a long illness with strokes and Alzheimer’s, and he was horrible to me. Out of our ...