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

DEAR DEALING WITH A NARCISSIST: Your son sounds like he’s stuck in a cycle that’s draining him -- and you. It’s heartbreaking ...

Abby hears from a reader whose friend has endured 40 years of an emotionally abusive marriage with intermittent "normal" periods, while a senior dog sitter is feeling lonely for human companionship.

Dear Abby: After years of disappointment, I finally found the man of my dreams. How do I tell him he isn’t doing certain ...

DEAR ABBY: Every time my granddaughter and I talk, she always tells me to let her talk. I’m getting older, and one day I won’t be here for her to tell me to let her talk. Believe me, I know.

Multiple generations of newspaper readers have turned to Dear Abby for counsel and advice, and she remains beloved and relatable to the digital era with a devoted online following.

My husband has been coaching our 8-year-old son’s soccer team this season. At first, I thought it would be a great bonding ...

DEAR ABBY: When my ex-wife died ... over the past few months because their emotional loss has taken them out of commission for a while. I have contributed tens of thousands of dollars toward their ...

Advice Dear Abby: Out of nowhere, older man in relationship accuses me of emotional immaturity Published: Apr. 21, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

DEAR BLEEDING HEART: I am so sorry for the unrelenting trauma you experienced. Your children may mean well, but they are clueless about what the effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse can be.

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DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (non-alcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in five years as well as arthritis. I have ...