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

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

DEAR ABBY: I became ill a few months ago and spent 10 days in the hospital before moving to a rehab center to recover. My ...

In the midst of that turmoil, I struggled to be the parent my children needed ... is there a secret in the closet? Dear Abby: Hard to tell where the concern ends and jealousy begins with new boyfriend ...

Dear Imperfect Mom: Amid the turmoil in her marriage, your daughter attempted to blame her infidelity on the example you set ...

She never forgave me for crossing the line with a longtime friend decades ago. My husband owned his part in the situation, ...

He does maintain a relationship with his parents. They usually visit once a year ... Dear Abby: When is the best time to tell someone you’re dating about your financial issues? Dear Abby: Widow, at 63 ...

As you can imagine, it’s been hard on our family. I have two kids with him. I was pregnant with our youngest when he was ...

DEAR ABBY: As a young mother, I endured a difficult marriage filled with domestic abuse. In the midst of that turmoil, I ...