DEAR ABBY: My husband is still in contact with his ex-wife. He gave her a huge divorce settlement because he felt guilty. She supported him financially through medical school, and he feels he needs to ...

I took it to my jeweler, who confirmed that it was made of 14 karat white gold, with diamonds and garnets. Her birthstone ...

GENTLE READER: As this neighbor puts their dog’s needs ahead of those of humans, Miss Manners suggests you respond in kind: ...

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I tried my best to find the owner, placing an ad in a local online publication. It has been some weeks now, and no one has claimed it.

DEAR HALF-NAKED: Your boyfriend is being practical. Working in sanitation means that his uniform is likely not fresh — even if he launders it regularly. Not bringing that into the house probably seems ...

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.

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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. However, ...

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 ...