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My sisters treat me like the 'failure' of the family
Dear Abby advises a woman navigating her relationship with her sisters.
My alcoholic friend refuses help — is it time for me to walk away?
Dear Abby gives advice to a person whose friend has become an alcoholic.
My family physically and sexually abused me for years — and are now telling me to get over it
Dear Abby gives advice to a woman whose family is telling her to stop dwelling on her past abuse.
My husband had an affair with my sister — now she's back in town
Dear Abby advises a widow who found out through marriage counseling that her late husband had an affair with the woman's sister, along with his uncle's wife.
I've lost trust in my college daughter
A Dear Abby reader says that her college daughter has betrayed her trust, and wants to know the path forward.
It's been a decade — should I forgive my abusive husband?
Dear Abby advises a woman on her relationship with her husband.
My son doesn't want me in his life after I raised him as a single mother
Dear Abby advises a single mother on how she should deal with her only son, who does not want her to be a part of his life anymore.
My friend treats her stepson like Cinderella, I can't stand to watch
Dear Abby offers advice on handling a friend who mistreats her stepson.
My stepmom keeps buying my 5-year-old wildly inappropriate outfits
Dear Abby advises a mom who doesn't approve of the clothes that her stepmother buys her 5-year-old daughter.
I'm fed up with my pathological liar relative
A Dear Abby reader asks for advice on their relative who lies about everything.
My father-in-law is sneaking women into the basement at night
Dear Abby advises a husband on how he should handle his father-in-law's infidelity.
My sister may have dementia — should I take her keys?
Dear Abby gives advice to a woman whose sister wants to continue going out and driving despite showing early signs of dementia and other health issues.
My cheating ex-wife is trying to weasel back into my life — 46 years later
Dear Abby advises a man on how to handle his ex-wife reaching out to him.
My fiancée treats me like her special needs child
Dear Abby advises a newly engaged man who has concerns about how his fiancée is treating him more like a child, instead of an adult.
My cousin abandoned her child — and is demanding 'full support'
Dear Abby advises a woman struggling to tell her cousin she needs help due to her recent "concerning" choices.
How can I stop my fiancée's alcohol problem?
A Dear Abby reader asks for advice on how he can stop his fiancee's alcohol addiction because it is hurting their relationship.
I disrespected my daughter's marriage years ago — now she won't invite me to her house
Dear Abby gives advice to a mother whose daughter refuses to have her over for holidays.
Does coloring one's hair impact affection in a relationship?
Dear Abby responds to multiple individuals regarding a previous column where a woman's husband makes her feel less loved because she stopped coloring her hair.