May 3, 2024 · Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order "How to Be Popular."Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. To receive a collection of Abby's most memorable -- and most frequently requested -- poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby -- Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.Dear Amy: I recently completed genetic testing and learned that my brother and I are half-siblings. We have the same mother, but we do not have the same father. Fortunately, my mother (who is in her late 80s) is still living, so I asked her about our fathers. She said that my dad was sterile, so she and my dad used IVF to have my brother and me. I was not too surprised to learn that my brother ...Getting Curious Instead of Getting Defensive. Annie Lane on May 20, 2024. Dear Annie: After reading the letter from "Family Friend," who is concerned about the development of the 2-year-old child of a friend, I wanted to share my own experiences. Perhaps this child may not be speaking well because he is not hearing properly.

Dear Amy: I have a 20-year-old daughter. I adore her. We have a great relationship. She lives with her boyfriend and his family. When COVID-19 hit, I was very cautious, as I have conditions that make me high risk for serious infection. As the vaccines became available, I was so relieved, and we all got vaccinated. A couple of days before …

Dear Amy: My wife and I have a son who is 22 years old. He will be graduating from an excellent college with a bachelor's degree in economics. He's a smart and physically fit young man who has great potential. He plans to join the Navy after he graduates, and his goal is to train to become a Navy SEAL. He wants to "make a difference" in the world and is very gung-ho with defending ...Newlywed Notices Husband's Attention Drifting. DEAR HARRIETTE: I got married to my husband about seven months ago after dating him for five years, and while I expected some adjustments in our relationship, I've been feeling a significant shift lately. It seems like my husband is pulling away, and it's leaving me feeling confused and insecure.

Dear Amy: I have been walking buddies with a neighbor for the last 12 years. We walk together about once a week. While I usually enjoy our time, there have been unsettling emotional outbursts from her, either crying or screaming about one thing or another. She has even yelled at me personally, which was shocking and embarrassing to me, and I ...Dear Amy: In 1964, I met my wife "Laura" and her infant baby "Beth." (Laura had gotten pregnant with a married man.) Laura and I were married, and I adopted Beth when she was 1 year old. We raised Beth as my biological daughter and never heard a word from her actual biological father. We told Beth about her adoption when she was 8. Her mother invited Beth to ask questions, but Beth ...Dear Annie: My bullheaded 50-year-old daughter has taken gossip from 32 years ago to make my life a living hell. I have four grown children. My older daughter called everyone she could think of ...Dear Amy: I was adopted as an infant and found my birth mom when I was in my 30s. She had gotten pregnant in high school and gave birth to me at 17. We lived in different parts of the country and after I found her, we saw each other once a year for over a decade until she died suddenly last year. After her death, her brothers and sisters, who I'd only met once before, started regularly ...Celebrating Mothers and Their Enduring Love. Annie Lane on May 12, 2024. "It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?" -- Mahatma Gandhi. "My mother had a slender, small body, but a large heart -- a heart so large that everybody's joys found welcome in it, and hospitable accommodation." -- Mark Twain.

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Celebrating Mothers and Their Enduring Love. Annie Lane on May 12, 2024. "It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?" -- Mahatma Gandhi. "My mother had a slender, small body, but a large heart -- a heart so large that everybody's joys found welcome in it, and hospitable accommodation." -- Mark Twain.Dear Amy: I've been in a bad place, and I'm a little surprised at the reason: I am grieving over the death of Matthew Perry. I couldn't identify why I was feeling so low, until I finally realized that what I was feeling was grief. How can you grieve someone that you never knew personally? I think maybe it has to do with what I felt this person gave to me. I just wish I could say, "Thank ...Dear Amy: My youngest son "Thomas" dated "Allyssa" sporadically during high school. It was a volatile relationship (he's non-confrontational, she loves drama). Allyssa became pregnant at the end of his senior year (her junior year). He took a paternity test to confirm that he was the father. They managed to work out visitation (nothing legal). Thomas has "Trent" three days a week (overnight). ...Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Jul 4, 2022. Dear Amy: I was married for 46 years to a man who probably shouldn’t have been married at all. He was not affectionate, even during sex, cheated on me at least once, and when I asked why he married me, he said, “Because it was the thing to do.”. He passed away in 2021, disabled …News, email and search are just the beginning. Discover more every day. Find your yodel.Ask Amy: Disabled woman disturbs party guests. Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Apr 12, 2024. Dear Amy: I’m a widower, and my significant other, “Siena,” is a widow. Long ago, we dated in college (semi-seriously) for a couple years, but “life” got in the way and we drifted apart. We married other people. Both of our spouses ...Annie Lane on May 4, 2024. Dear Annie: I grew up never allowed to have pets. I've been married almost 30 years to a man who allowed me to have a small inside dog, and he doesn't mind her so much but hates the two we have outside. Both are rescues, one from his oldest son that had him tied to a tree, the other from a rescue group.

Annie Lane on May 10, 2024. Dear Annie: My recently divorced brother has a new girlfriend. He has been divorced for three months. She has introduced him to all of her friends and family. She was married 20 years and went through a bitter divorce and had several bad dating experiences from dating sites. She seems to be elated to find a nice guy ...Dear Amy: Six months ago, my fiancée and I split up after 13 years together because of my emotional cheating. I know what I did was wrong, and I've taken full responsibility for my actions. For obvious reasons, she has lost all trust in me, which I completely understand. I love her, we have two children together, and I wish for nothing more than to work things out and move forward with our ...by Natalie Bencivenga. Ask Natalie | June 2nd, 2021. DEAR NATALIE: I have been having an affair for about three years with a married man from my office and I am sick of the mind games he has been playing with me. He always talks to me about leaving his wife but he has yet to separate.Life Advice / Sense & Sensitivity / May 23, 2024. DEAR HARRIETTE: A while back, there was a benefit held for a person who has cancer. A generous sum was raised by friends and relatives who collected items from donors. The collected items were sold, as were baked goods and other foods, and there were raffles and other games.Navigating Wedding Etiquette. Annie Lane on May 1, 2024. Dear Annie: I have a question I hear many people ask about wedding gifting. The old rule of thumb was the gift should cover the plate. Others say it's a gift and you're not responsible for paying for the couple's wedding. Recently, my husband and I attended a family member's wedding; we ...Michael Barone Biden Not Fooling Voters on Economy. Michael Reagan President Xi makes our homeless disappear. Mona Charen Biden Can't Blow the Debates. Neil Patel. Oliver North and David L. Goetsch. R. Emmett Tyrrell. Rachel Marsden Cannes Film Festival stars slam the right, oblivious to their own ...

2 days ago · Life Advice / Dear Annie / May 21, 2024. Dear Annie: My brother-in-law passed away 10 years ago, and tragically, my sister, his wife, passed on two years later, leaving behind their three boys: "Tom" (14), "Freddie" (17) and "Dennis" (22). Initially, my wife and I offered to take in Tom, the youngest, but the boys wanted to stay together.

Dear Amy: I have tenants I have bent over backwards for. I cut their late fees in half, and allow them to pay the rent by the 15th of each month. I take care of their home before my own. Their credit is not great, but I still approved them to move in. They do pay their full rent each month, but they seem to get some attitude when I make simple requests, primarily to not interfere with ...Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: "Abby's Favorite Recipes" and "More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the …Life Advice / Dear Annie / May 21, 2024. Dear Annie: My brother-in-law passed away 10 years ago, and tragically, my sister, his wife, passed on two years later, leaving behind their three boys: "Tom" (14), "Freddie" (17) and "Dennis" (22). Initially, my wife and I offered to take in Tom, the youngest, but the boys wanted to stay together.Abuse and Another Man. Annie Lane on Apr 18, 2024. Dear Annie: I'm a mom and have been married for nearly six years. But for the past few years, my husband and I have not been on the same path. We can't communicate without fighting, bickering, arguing, etc. Our sex life has been nonexistent.Falling for Wife's Sister. Annie Lane on Mar 10, 2024. Dear Annie: I'm retired, which is fine, but not having to go to a job only leaves me with more time to live with my problem. It's one that I've had for a very long time. My wife's sister came to live with us, and I got along with her very well, and when I wasn't working, we spent a lot of ...Dear Worried Sister: It's difficult to watch someone you love struggle in the way your brother has, but your father's approach has purpose. There's a difference between supporting your brother in a way that's beneficial and enabling his dependence. Your brother needs people in his corner, and he has that.Ask Amy: Mother frets about daughter's alcoholism. Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Apr 9, 2024. Dear Amy: I have a 49-year-old daughter who is an elementary school teacher. She became an alcoholic during Covid. She has a master's degree, a beautiful home, and a partner of nine years. She will lose it all, due to her drinking.Family Tensions and Legacy After Loss. Annie Lane on May 21, 2024. Dear Annie: My brother-in-law passed away 10 years ago, and tragically, my sister, his wife, passed on two years later, leaving behind their three boys: "Tom" (14), "Freddie" (17) and "Dennis" (22). Initially, my wife and I offered to take in Tom, the youngest, but the boys ...Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: "Abby's Favorite Recipes" and "More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)Dear Readers: Often, readers reply to dilemmas posed in my column in ways that are helpful, useful, and inspiring. Today's column is devoted to some of these replies. As always, I'm grateful for readers who share their own stories. Dear Amy: "Tell or Not Tell" wondered about disclosing the sexual abuse she had survived as a child to the ...

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Ask Amy: Father and daughter disconnect over disclosure. Life Advice / Ask Amy / May 13, 2024. Dear Amy: In 1964, I met my wife “Laura” and her infant baby “Beth.” (Laura had gotten pregnant with a married man.) Laura and I were married, and I adopted Beth when she was 1 year old. We raised Beth as my biological daughter and never heard ...Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 01, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I am a lesbian who recently experienced heartbreak by falling in love with my mentor and boss. I didn't want it to happen, but it did. The time we spent together was a balance of bliss and fear. My heart and soul feel that she feels the same way about me.Dear Annie: Your answer to "Tired of Being Scared at Work and at Home" didn't address the possibility that her co-worker may be on the autism spectrum and thus be unaware of the inappropriateness of his actions, such as standing too close and staring. She should contact the company's HR department, so his behavior can be noted and corrected.Mar 17, 2024 · St. Patrick's Day Inspiration. Annie Lane on Mar 17, 2024. Dear Readers: Happy St. Patrick's Day. Here are some famous and uplifting Irish blessings to add a little sunshine to your day. An Old Irish Blessing for St. Patrick's Day. "May your days be many and your troubles be few. / May all God's blessings descend upon you.1 day ago · Carolyn Hax writes a daily advice column for The Post and has a weekly live online discussion. Carolyn’s column appears in more than 100 newspapers and includes cartoons by “relationship ...Dear Amy: I am the youngest of three siblings. I'm in my 60's. To avoid conflicts with my older sister, "Ann," I will say "good idea," but will do things my way, anyway. We live on opposite sides of the country and don't get along. My husband and I have a good, happy marriage. Ann's marriage is not always as happy, so she may be jealous. Her husband, "Bill," and my husband have ...Eldest Sister Struggles With Siblings' Success. Life Advice / Sense & Sensitivity / Mar 08, …Dear Readers: Wishing each of you a happy Easter and happy springtime. Below are some quotes for inspiration, hope and joy. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "'Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy." William Shakespeare "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." Marty RubinClashing Values With My In-Laws. Dear Annie: My daughter is the only grandchild, and my mother gives her a gift every time we see her. I've told her several times that we don't want to overwhelm our child (3 years old) with material things, that she has too many toys she doesn't play with. It's very important to my husband and I that our child ...Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. To receive a collection of Abby's most memorable -- and most frequently requested -- poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby -- Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in "What Every Teen Should Know."Dear Amy: My son's ex-wife, "Tammy," recently had a baby with her new husband. Tammy also has two children with my son. I recently made slippers for my grandsons and sent the slippers to them. I told my son about it, and now he's asking me to make a pair of slippers for the new baby. I don't think I need to, as that baby is not my grandchild. Should I go along with this, or is there ...

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Dear Annie: You recently said you rarely get letters praising mothers-in-law. Well, here is one! I grew up in an abusive family with a mother who has severe borderline personality disorder and refuses to get medication or therapy. When I met my mother-in-law, I was naturally very distrustful of her.Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Good advice for everyone -- teens to seniors -- is in "The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It." To order, send your name and mailing ... grammier oberle obituaries DEAR NATALIE: I’ve been dating this guy for about nine months and he is divorced (no kids) but with terrible trust issues. His ex-wife cheated on him more than once and he … dunkin donut promo codes Compliment Good Behavior. Annie Lane on Apr 17, 2024. 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