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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These strategies can help parents, teachers, and youth mentors safeguard young people from toxic authority figures and help them build lifelong navigation skills.

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.

I am a divorced man in my 60s. Twelve years ago, a neighbor woman who I'm attracted to popped into my house to have a smoke ...

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

My husband and I have been married for three years. Most of that time, it has been perfect. Six months ago, we received some ...

DEAR ABBY: For years, my husband and I have socialized with a small group of couples, all empty nesters in our 50s and 60s. We meet at our favorite neighborhood bars for happy hour, live music ...

Advice Dear Abby: I hate it when they bring their adult kids out with us Published: Jul. 13, 2025, 12:01 a.m.

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 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 ...