They've been friends for 30 years and during all that time she's been in relationships with men with addiction issues.

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

DEAR ABBY: When my daughter, “Trish,” and her husband separated, I reached out to each of them for occasional check-ins.

DEAR ABBY: I'm struggling with the end of a friendship that has meant the world to me for most of my life. My best friend of 25 years recently married someone she had known for only a few months.

DEAR ABBY: As a young mother, I endured a difficult marriage filled with domestic abuse. In the midst of that turmoil, I struggled to be the parent my children needed.

Advice Dear Abby: Retired couple worries about the future, which ‘seems so grim right now’ Published: Jul. 14, 2025, 4:00 a.m.

Dear Abby: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little debt ...

DEAR ABBY: I began experiencing migraines occasionally as a teenager, and in my early 20s they became a regular occurrence. Related Articles Dear Abby: My horrible son-in-law has made me his main ...

My best friend, “Ellie,” has a jealousy problem. She wanted to introduce me to another lady, “Mica,” who was starting a new craft and looking for help to get started. Ellie gave my phone ...

Dear Abby: My husband’s new friendship with a young lady has put our marriage on the rocks A reader doesn’t trust her husband after discovering messages between the pair.

DEAR ABBY: I recently received a voicemail from my brother that recorded a conversation he was having with his wife. It was clear he didn't know he had accidentally dialed my phone during this ...

Dear Abby: Accidental voicemail reveals sister-in-law's shocking behavior I want to offer support to my brother after overhearing an argument with his wife — but how to do it?