Dear Not Ready: As you, your dad and the rest of your family surely already know, no one will ever replace your mother. It’s understandable that this transition feels fast and a little intrusive, and ...

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 ...

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

She shuts me down with, “Don’t start” or, “I’m not an invalid.” She’s isolating more and her mobility is getting worse.

We asked our 19- year-old college daughter, "Lulu," to dog-sit and housesit sit several months ago. She knew our rule of no ...

We asked our 19-year-old college daughter, “Lulu,” to dog-sit and housesit several months ago. She knew our rule of no visitors allowed in our home while we were out of town. Because of this, we ...

Lulu had her new boyfriend of a few weeks stay over for the weekend. She not only allowed this stranger into our home but ...

DEAR ABBY: I haven't had a holiday with my grown daughter, "Charly," since she left the state 12 years ago. When she came out as a lesbian, I wasn't very accepting and didn't handle it well.

Talk to an estate lawyer about setting up a trust for your kids. Find out what kind of stipulations ... I just want the ...

Dear Parent: Persuasion time is over; it’s time to protect your children from themselves and protect your assets from frivolous spending. Talk to an estate lawyer about setting up a trust for your ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Share DEAR ABBY: I haven’t had a holiday with my grown daughter, “Charly,” since she left the state 12 years ago. When she came out as a lesbian ...