Abby advises a worried mom about how his girlfriend is influencing his hygiene and habits—should she intervene?

Dear Not the Same: Stop blaming Emily for the changes you have observed. Your son is making those changes himself. Although his girlfriend appears to be ignorant about basic hygiene, I am not sure you ...

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I see a change in Ed. My son hasn’t cut his hair in 2 1/2 years and he no longer appears to be as into working out. This is not who we are as a family.

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader whose is having problems with her mother-in-law since her husband became incarcerated.

Advice Dear Abby: Adult stepson’s failure to launch has pushed me to consider divorce Published: Jul. 08, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

It becomes loud and messy the more the “kids” drink. The conversations are different, and the baby cries, and it has ...

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. They are adults now, and I find ...

DEAR GRANDMA: From what you have written, this nice, respectful young adult has developed a dependency on alcohol. Warn your granddaughter about what this may mean for her future.

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. They are adults now, and I find ...

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