DEAR ABBY: Clearly, America is in a state of turmoil. I am horrified and ashamed of the senseless death occurring daily. I deal with anxiety, particularly regarding fear of death. As a result, the only thing I’ve found that I can do to cope with current events is to scan headlines, and ask my understanding […]
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Take the high road — send a thank-you
DEAR ABBY: During my wedding reception a month ago, one of the guests (a friend of my mom’s) poured a glass of water on the DJ’s laptop because he felt the music was too loud and he wanted it shut down. My husband was furious and asked the guest to leave. The incident was blamed […]
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Girl who wants to date might start first with small groups
DEAR ABBY: I’m 15 and my parents won’t let me date. I try to talk to them about it often, but they are convinced I’m going to get hurt or lose my virginity. I think I’m old enough to have a small relationship. I don’t believe in premarital sex, and neither does the guy I […]
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Donation of kidney ends with loss of a friendship
DEAR ABBY: My friend ”Virginia” and I have known each other for 11 years. Five years ago she went into renal failure and was on dialysis for three years. It was hard on her and she needed a kidney transplant. Her three healthy siblings refused to be tested as a possible match. Virginia is on […]
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Dad dating ex-wife causes daughter to feel betrayed
DEAR ABBY: I have a complicated family situation. My dad was married to a woman named ”Cynthia” for 16 years until they divorced. He met and married my mother the next year. My parents were married for 40 years, until Mom died of cancer a year ago. Since her death, I have gone with my […]
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Woman unsure about best friend after menage a trois proposition
DEAR ABBY: My best friend, ”Kate,” approached me on a matter I’m uncomfortable with. For the last 12 years we have laughed, cried, consulted on everything we struggle with and shared our joys. Kate has a great marriage. I’m struggling with the decision to remain in mine. Recently, Kate, her husband and I were on […]
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Worried son foresees trouble in parents’ all-day drinking
DEAR ABBY: I have been concerned about my parents for some time now. They are elderly and live in a retirement community. They have a very nice home and don’t have to worry about money. The problem is, they drink every day — sometimes from noon to when they go to bed. Many times, their […]
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Fear lingers after lunchtime walker is attacked by dog
DEAR ABBY: For health reasons, I had been walking during my lunch break at work. That ended last summer when someone unleashed his dog between his house and his car. The dog saw me on the sidewalk, charged, jumped on me and bit me. Thankfully, I put my arm up, so it only got my […]
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Coach should talk to abusive parents
DEAR ABBY: I need some words of wisdom from you. This past weekend I went to see my 7-year-old nephew play baseball. These are all young kids just learning the game. There was one young player whose father kept shouting horrible things at him like, ”Catch like a MAN!” and, ”I don’t know why I […]
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Girl fears mom’s disapproval of boyfriend she found online
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old girl, and I’m madly in love with my boyfriend. The only problem is, I can’t tell anyone but my closest friends about him. I met him over the internet, and he’s an amazing guy. I didn’t think I’d ever fall in love with him, but I did. He lives in […]