Some of the stories are accurate, but many are embellished. My oldest daughter joined her mother in the storytelling.

I am a troubled older man. I was married with three children, but I drank too much. My wife and I divorced after 20 years of ...

DEAR ABBY: My son was married eight months ago. He and I were close but had problems in the past. His bride left me out of ...

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 ...

I am in my early 30s and dealing with an illness that can kill me. I don’t want to leave my children and husband, but I don’t ...

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

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

Couple has two kids, a good relationship and a long history together, and woman's parents wonder if they should intervene to ...

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

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