As you pointed out, having only a handful of conflicts in 13 years is not a badge of honor; it’s a sign that someone may be holding back. When feelings go unspoken, resentment takes root. And ...

I live with family members who claim to be supportive yet get angry when I turn down invitations to all-you-can-eat buffets, ...

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

DEAR ABBY: I’m 42 and in the midst of a separation. My husband of 19 years decided he didn’t want to be married anymore. We ...

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

"My sister, who was initially supportive, later drunk-dialed our mother and said a bunch of nasty things about her and me." ...

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

We haven't spoken for a few years now. Should I confront her about her previous behavior or just keep avoiding her?

DEAR ABBY: We recently suffered the loss of our ... He also struggles with multiple mental health issues. They make things even more difficult, as I need to help him through some outbursts while ...

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

Family members claim to support my weight-loss efforts — but they get mad when I turn down junk food and all-you-can-eat ...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 40 years. As in all marriages, we’ve had our ups and downs. Recently I can hardly stand to be around him. Related Articles Dear Abby: They changed the ...