Family-Owned Business Puts Family First In Tough Times (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I'm a career woman, working for a family-owned business. Last year was difficult because there have been a number of layoffs and no raises. When I had my annual review, I received an outstanding evaluation but was again told no raise would be forthcoming because business is slow.more
Loved Ones' Final Wishes Honor Unique Individuals (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I'm writing to encourage "Wants to Do Right by Mama" (Jan. 25) to honor her mother's final wishes regarding her burial attire and the position of her body.more
Trips Home Fill With Family, Leaving Little Time For Friend (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I return to my hometown at least twice a year to visit my large extended family. When I do, I have tried to make time for my oldest friend, "Judith," whom I have known since kindergarten. In the past we have gotten together for a few hours here and there -- for dinner, coffee or whatever. She's great company, and we have fun together.more
Aunt's 'Organ Recital' Drowns Out Dinner Table Conversation (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: Last night, I attended an elegant dinner party at the home of a friend. She served a delicious meal on a table set with crystal, bone china, silver and a low centerpiece of fresh flowers. Everything was perfection -- with one exception. As soon as we were seated, our hostess's elderly Aunt "Ethel" began talking about her health, with graphic details of every symptom, every allergy and every pain she had ever endured.more
Couple With A Rocky Marriage Kept At Arm's Length By Friends (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: "Oscar" and I have been married for three years. We have had many ups and downs and a few near-separations, but we're now on a better path and working hard on our relationship.more
Tongues Wag Even After Death Of Troubled Teen (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I'm a junior in high school, and a girl I was acquainted with was killed in a car crash. The accident was the result of bad road conditions, and she wasn't wearing her seatbelt. The driver of the car survived.more
Co-Worker Wants Her Cake -- And Some For Her Family, Too (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I work in an office where folks sometimes bring in birthday cakes, desserts and other goodies to share. "Dolores" is always the first in line, and helps herself to a large portion of the treats and says she's taking some home for her family.more
Girl's Arrival Turns Drinks For Two Into Party Of Three (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: Last week I suggested to a co-worker, "Zack," that I treat him to a beer after work. Before our pints arrived, he disappeared to a corner of the pub to text on his phone, and 10 minutes later his girlfriend showed up. Her being there obligated me to buy her a drink, and it derailed the work-related discussion I had initially had in mind.more
Man Has Wife's Ok To Look, But Not Touch, Other Women (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: Regarding your answer to "Yoo-Hoo, I'm Over Here!" (Jan. 10), who was bothered by her husband's constant leering at women, you've got to be kidding. Men have been looking at young women since the beginning of time. My husband and his friends hold "office hours" every morning at our neighborhood coffeehouse. I've told him as long as he "touches" only with his eyes, there won't be a problem.more
Man Stopped Keeping House The Minute He Got Married (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: When I first met my husband of two years, "Phil," he owned his own home, kept it spotless and his yard neat, prepared his own meals and did his laundry. Those qualities made him stand out from the many spoiled "Mama's boys" I had dated in the past.more
Happy Family Life Seems To Be Beyond Grasp Of Career Woman (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I'm 27 and in a three-year-long relationship that has been slowly falling apart. A year before it began, I ended a two-year union with another guy. While the two men are completely different, both relationships ended for similar reasons.more
Bride-To-Be Wonders Which Ring To Wear In Her Portrait (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I am being married in August. I'm going to have my bridal portrait taken, and I need to know if I'm supposed to wear my wedding ring in the photo session or my engagement ring. Also, how soon do I need to schedule the portrait session? -- BRIDE-TO-BE, PECOS, TEXASmore
Man's Inner Beauty Is Masked By Scary Mole On His Back (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a guy who is wonderful, caring -- everything a woman would want. There's just one problem. When he takes off his shirt, he has an extremely ugly mole. It looks suspicious and is irregularly shaped. I can't stand looking at it, but my eyes are drawn to it like to a car wreck. To top it off, it has hair growing out of it.more
Opening Doors For Women Can Open A Can Of Worms (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I sympathize with "Stumped for an Answer" (Dec. 22), the man who was speechless when a woman objected to his opening the door for her. Haven't we all experienced "moments after," wishing we'd found the right words at the right time?more
Man Tells Little White Lie About The Little Blue Pill (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I am a 76-year-old man who is romantically involved with a 65-year-old lady. She knows I take Viagra. I recently had to go out of town for a week. Before I left, she demanded that I give her my bottle of Viagra. She said she would return it as soon as I got back.more
Going To The Gym Becomes Exercise In Embarrassment (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I just joined a gym, and I love everything about it except for one thing -- the ladies' locker room.more
Free Kidney Screening Helps Put Woman Back In The Pink (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: In March of last year, I saw your column about the upcoming World Kidney Day when the National Kidney Foundation would offer free screenings around the country through their Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP). You encouraged your readers to find the location of their local KEEP screenings, so I did -- figuring I had nothing to lose.more
Dying Mother's Wishes Are Turned Into Dust (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I lost my mom to cancer several months ago. She made my sister and me promise not to let her die in a hospital, but the night of her death we decided to put her in hospice. She needed care 24/7, and although we and Mom's companion were taking turns in shifts, the stress had taken a heavy toll. Mom died three hours after we made our decision.more
Teen Being Offered Sex Needs A Talk With Dad (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend is very sweet. The problem is, she wants to have sex with me. I don't think I am ready for that. I also don't know how to approach my parents about this. I really need some help -- fast! -- NOT READY IN PENNSYLVANIAmore
Husband Is Dog-Tired Of Being Ignored By Wife (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I love my wife very much. I like giving her back rubs, massaging her feet, cuddling and kissing her. In return she does the same -- to her dog, "Barkley."more