Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby: My husband and two sons had a family business. One son got married 13 years ago. Six years ago, the business split up. The business survived, thanks to...

Dear Abby: My mother committed suicide a year ago. Last year was difficult for our entire family. I was extremely angry with her for the first couple of months, especially...

Dear Abby: I am 34 and a professional. Last summer I placed my firstborn child in an adoptive home, something I thought long and hard about before doing. In the...

Dear Abby: My husband and I are friends with a couple who constantly weasel out of paying their share when we socialize with them. They're part of a large group...

Dear Abby: I would like to address funeral etiquette. I'm aware of how times have changed, but certain manners and traditions should continue. When my parents died, generous friends and...

Dear Abby: Six years ago my mother died. A year after that, our father met a lady, "Alice," who made him very happy. My sister and I loved her from...

Dear Abby: A friend of mine just canceled her wedding that was to take place a month from now. We already had an engagement party and a bridal shower for...

Dear Abby: I am 20 years old and happily married with one child. A longtime family friend has a huge crush on me. "Mr. Jones" is in his late 40s...

Dear Abby: This is in response to "Supports the Value of Education." I started college right after high school, but gave it up to marry and have children. In my...

Dear Abby: My granddaughter, who is in elementary school, has been nominated to receive a prestigious award. Because of this, she has been featured in the newspaper and is a...