A reader wonders why the columnist has a negative view of open relationships. She responds.

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

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

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

It's to be expected that when an advice columnist hears about open relationships it's due to a problem at least 1 person is ...

"Your negative bias and judgment always come through in a way that makes me think you are not really giving the best feedback ...

Overall, I prefer monogamous one-on-one relationships. Granted, I know life can be complicated, and what happens between two ...

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

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I rent half of my sister and brother-in-law’s house. They live in the front part; we live in the back.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I rent half of a house owned by my sister and brother-in-law. They live in the front part; we live in ...

We have explained multiple times that he is the person they need to talk to, and that I am not involved in these appointments ...

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