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

Before embarking on a new relationship expecting that you will find someone who magically makes you happy, spend some time ON ...

DEAR ABBY: After moving into a 55-plus community seven years ago, I became close friends with my neighbors, “Iris” and her ...

After moving into a 55-plus community seven years ago, I became close friends with my neighbors, "Iris" and her husband. She ...

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: When my ex-wife died recently, she left our two children (in their 20s and 30s) a home that was in her name. My son has a good job; my daughter works periodically as a model. Losing her ...

I am a healthy older woman living alone in a building for seniors. I've known some of my neighbors most of my life. I consider us like a family.

— 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 DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.