DEAR WISER AND WONDERING: Yes, it’s appropriate -- when done with care. A parent’s loving honesty, shared gently and ...

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.

When I mentioned we might move closer, my son got very upset and made it clear that he didn’t want it to happen. At the time, ...

Is it ever appropriate for parents to voice concern about who their adult children are dating — especially when they see red ...

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 ...

My husband’s dad turned out to be gay and divorced his mom. My husband is still angry at his father, which I understand. I ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Share DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married ... He does maintain a relationship with his parents. They usually visit once a year, as we live out ...

A grieving parent asks Dear Abby how to help her son, who has isolated himself after witnessing the murder of his brother. Abby suggests ways to encourage him to find support and healing.

Dear Abby: Friends have started inviting their 20-something children (and grandchild) to our happy hours Dear Annie: Is it ever appropriate for parents to voice concern about who their adult children ...

My husband and I have been happily married for 12 years. We have a beautiful family -- a 12-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son. My husband is not close with his side of the family. We are very ...