I’ve thought about texting or emailing all of them asking them to be civil to one another for a few hours for their dad.

woman hopes to reunite her husband’s grown children for his birthday, but years of drama may make peace too much to ask.

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

Dear Abby gives advice to a woman whose friend left her off the guest list for her wedding.

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 gives advice to a retired couple who are concerned about their future benefits. DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and ...

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: 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: 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 ...

What is the proper etiquette for the timing of thank-you notes? Should we wait until the wedding takes place, or should we start sending thank-you notes now to acknowledge receipt of these gifts?

Abby hears from a reader who accidentally caught fight between brother and SIL on voicemail, while a wife is fed up with slothful husband, and a guest wonders how many leftovers can they take home.

DEAR ABBY: My 17-year-old granddaughter is dating a 19-year-old boy. He recently confided in me that he has been drinking alcohol. (He found a place that doesn’t check ID.) Dear Abby: I’m ...