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Relatives need a refresher in giving thanks
DEAR ABBY: My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail to…
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Falling out with pal burns last bridge
DEAR ABBY: After my father died by suicide, my mother moved the family across…
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Hidden camera captures mother’s cruel comments
DEAR ABBY: My mother is 80 and living alone after my dad passed. Her memory is…
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Woman can’t get abusive, troubled ex out of her heart and her mind
DEAR ABBY: I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I…
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Relative has burned most of her bridges
DEAR ABBY: My niece-in-law, “Justine,” is a few years younger than my husband…
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Dad tells family son cut him off
DEAR ABBY: My father and I have had a contentious relationship since I was a…
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In-laws’ open-door policy creates tension
DEAR ABBY : My husband and I are celebrating our second anniversary. For the…
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Teen fears family reaction to sexuality
DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my…
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Inappropriate ‘gifts’ unwelcome
DEAR ABBY: My sister is cheap. She’s also not good at choosing gifts for…
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Reader has had it with mom-in-law’s disrespect
DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my mother-in-law has been rocky for the nine…
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Younger neighbor is passing judgment on seniors
DEAR ABBY: My neighbor is 80. She’s my political opposite. She’s known me…
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Anniversary plans suddenly include in-laws
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned…
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Old lie haunts relationship
DEAR ABBY: I met this guy at work and fell in love. We started going out, and…
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Sister opts to torch memories of parents
DEAR ABBY: My sister has always been a liar and a manipulator. She has lost…
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Teen’s change of surname aggravates grandparents
DEAR ABBY: Our granddaughter, “Amy,” who shows in 4-H, decided to take her…
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Woman’s relationship with younger man has reached a crucial point
DEAR ABBY: I was with the same person (my first “everything” guy) for 23 years…
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Beau’s adult daughter calls all the shots
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a man for 21⁄2 years. He’s divorced; I am a…
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Sister halts contact with mom’s side of the family
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my uncle made a controversial comment about a…
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Sister flips out over name for new nephew
DEAR ABBY : I am pregnant with the first-born grandson on both sides. My…
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Handsy grandpa ruins relationship during family dinner
DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and my boyfriend is 21. We’ve been dating for a few months…
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Spouses paired with others in wedding party
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, a close friend of my husband’s and mine asked us to…
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Family resurfaces after death
DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident.…
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Text message to older sister goes amiss, setting off a family squabble
DEAR ABBY: I text my older sister often. Last month, I sent her a long message…
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Sister can’t stop stealing things during her visits
DEAR ABBY: I’m having a problem with my sister, who visits on the average of…
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Longtime friend feels ignored after death
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit…
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Neighbors using time needed elsewhere
DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away last year, and my father is 90. I am trying…
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Sister swoops in after long engagement ends
DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, I split from my fiance of 30 years, “Anthony,”…
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Friend’s presence at funeral was stressful
DEAR ABBY: My close friend “Annie” came to my father’s funeral. She had met…
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Cost-obsessed husband won’t stop criticizing wife
DEAR ABBY: This letter is embarrassing to write. When calling in a fast-food…
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Single mother’s fiance proves again and again he’s no Prince Charming
DEAR ABBY: I am a 60-year-old divorcee. I am dating a Danish man and have been…
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