"My ex continues to hold them emotionally hostage by feeding them her narrative that I’m the bad guy for initiating the ...

Since the divorce, our relationships have been strained because my ex continues to hold them emotionally hostage by feeding her narrative that I’m the bad guy for initiating the divorce.

Dear Abby: My in-laws have repeatedly attempted to destroy my marriage. My husband knows they trash-talk us to family, ...

DEAR ABBY: My in-laws have repeatedly attempted to destroy my marriage. My husband knows they trash-talk us to family, ...

What do you say when going to visit a not-so-close relative who is dying? I have an aunt who has been diagnosed with late-stage cancer and has recently ...

As the eldest daughter in a family of six siblings, with a brain wired for strong convictions, Amy Lentz was born to give ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O.Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069 ...

Dear No-Show: A better way to phrase it would be to tell your sister-in-law (who is your friend) that you couldn’t get on the ...

DEAR NO-SHOW: A better way to phrase it would be to tell your sister-in-law (who is your friend) that you couldn’t get on the ...

I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social drinker. Twelve years ago, she lost ...

Dear Not Ready: As you, your dad and the rest of your family surely already know, no one will ever replace your mother. It’s understandable that this transition feels fast and a little intrusive, and ...

She reached out when I got back, which was nice, and we got coffee, but I realized we don’t have much in common anymore.