Dear Amy: I recently completed genetic testing and learned that my brother and I are half-siblings. We have the same mother, but we do not have the same father. Fortunately, my mother (who is in her late 80s) is still living, so I asked her about our fathers. She said that my dad was sterile, so she and my dad used IVF to have my brother and me. I was not too surprised to learn that my brother ...Dear Amy: I made friends with "Bruce" at a yoga class about 10 years ago. We'd meet for classes and then grab dinner. I moved away about a year into the friendship, and we lost touch. Just before the pandemic, Bruce was visiting the city where I lived and looked me up. We grabbed dinner and he told me he had no close friends (his previous friends had ghosted him) and that he had ...Dear Amy: My son's ex-wife, "Tammy," recently had a baby with her new husband. Tammy also has two children with my son. I recently made slippers for my grandsons and sent the slippers to them. I told my son about it, and now he's asking me to make a pair of slippers for the new baby. I don't think I need to, as that baby is not my grandchild. Should I go along with this, or is there ...Dear Amy: My parents died within the last three years, after living wonderful, full, and very long lives. My five adult siblings, all in their 70s, speak of visiting my parents' graves as if they are still alive - as in: "I went to see Mom and Dad today," or, "I'm going to see Mom and Dad on Christmas." I'm irked by this. They seem to be in denial of the fact that our parents ...DEAR NATALIE: I have been having an affair for about three years with a married man from my office and I am sick of the mind games he has been playing with me. He always talks to me about leaving his wife but he has yet to separate. I am tired of being "the other woman" and just want to be able to be together without all of the drama.Dear Annie: I have my 20-year high school reunion coming up, and I'm planning to go, as it's a major milestone reunion and we've lost some people over the …Bridging Distance in Busy Marriage. Annie Lane on May 16, 2024. Dear Annie: I've been happily married for over 12 years, but lately, I've noticed a growing distance between my husband "Bryan" and me. He's always been a bit of a workaholic, but it's gotten to the point where even on weekends, he's either at the office or on his phone dealing ...Ask Amy: Father and daughter disconnect over disclosure. Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on May 13, 2024. Dear Amy: In 1964, I met my wife "Laura" and her infant baby "Beth." (Laura had gotten pregnant with a married man.) Laura and I were married, and I adopted Beth when she was 1 year old. We raised Beth as my biological ...Aunty Acid by Ged Backland. Aunty Acid. COPYRIGHT 2024 Andrews McMeel Syndication. This feature may not be reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise without the written permission of Andrews McMeel Syndication. Your email is …Annie Lane on Feb 23, 2024. Dear Annie: I have a friend whose son was taking a job across the country after his wedding. She hosted a bridal shower since many of us had met her future daughter-in-law and her parents didn't live nearby. We were asked to give our best marital advice and bring a gift. Since I wasn't married and I had a custodial ...DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm feeling a bit lost and hurt lately because my sister, who used to be my closest friend, seems to have disappeared since getting into a relationship with her new boyfriend. She's be... more. In Sense & Sensitivity, author Harriette Cole offers modern advice for contemporary problems—ranging from etiquette to relationships ...Smile! Annie Lane on Apr 20, 2024. Dear Annie: I notice many readers have problems and anxieties. Maybe something my mother taught me will help them. She lost two husbands to illness and had a chronic illness herself. We almost lost my brother on the same day my dad died. She raised three boys in a small town taking any job available.Dear Amy: I'm a 33-year-old woman. My daughter is 11. She and I live with my parents. My parents own the house, and I pay them rent each month. Both of my parents are in their early 70s. My father works part time. They don't seem to need the extra money that my rent provides (they are always buying new games and gadgets for themselves). I want to have my own life. I want to move into my own ...Apr 9, 2024 · Dear Annie: I'm 74 years of age, and I rent a room from a lady who has a 15-year-old son. I pay $600 a month for rent. I pay her $350 in cash, and I work off the other $250 by cleaning and cooking. I vacuum and make her bed and clean the restrooms. I wash dishes and ...Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 12, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently got out of jail for stealing $200,000 from his grandparents. Because of this, I do not want to leave her a large sum of money when I pass.By Annie Lane. Promotion Shifts Dynamics of Longtime Friendship. Life Advice / Dear Annie / May 02, 2024. Dear Annie: My friend "Emily" and I go way back to …Get relationship advice, etiquette lessons, financial advice, and more solutions to life's trickiest situations from the sharpest advice columnists in the game, including Dear Abby, Miss Manners, Ask Natalie, Harvey Mackay, Take My Hand, and more.When the Spark of Love Dies Out. Annie Lane on Mar 2, 2024. Dear Annie: This is a tough situation and I'm at a loss for what to do next. First, I've been battling a worsening depression for a few years now. I was 34 when I lost my mom on Memorial Day of 2022 and then my dad to a broken heart the next year. After many trials and tribulations ...Grandparental Guidance. Annie Lane on May 26, 2024. Dear Annie: I'm 72, and my husband is 80 years old. We have our own home, three acres, and we attend most of our grandkids' plays, contests, games and practices. Today's parents go overboard when it comes to sports and extracurricular activities.Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Jul 4, 2022. Dear Amy: I was married for 46 years to a man who probably shouldn’t have been married at all. He was not affectionate, even during sex, cheated on me at least once, and when I asked why he married me, he said, “Because it was the thing to do.”. He passed away in 2021, disabled …Annie Lane on May 12, 2024. Dear Readers: Wishing you all a Happy Mother's Day. Below are some beautiful quotes to enjoy on Mother's Day. "We are born of love; love is our mother." -- Rumi. "To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow."Dear Amy: My wife "Mel" and I are newlyweds. After the wedding, my wife's grandfather sent her a check for $10,000. I jokingly asked her to hand over my $5,000 share as her new "partner." She responded with an angry rebuke, which inspired me to start thinking seriously - why aren't I entitled to share in this wedding gift? - D Dear D: This answer would depend on your wife's ...Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 12, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently got out of jail for stealing $200,000 from his grandparents. Because of this, I do not want to leave her a large sum of money when I pass.Dear Amy: I've been in a bad place, and I'm a little surprised at the reason: I am grieving over the death of Matthew Perry. I couldn't identify why I was feeling so low, until I finally realized that what I was feeling was grief. How can you grieve someone that you never knew personally? I think maybe it has to do with what I felt this person gave to me. I just wish I could say, "Thank ...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. For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order "How to Be Popular."Dear Amy: Ever since the #metoo era my husband does not initiate sex. We've talked about this. He says that doing so could be construed as sexual harassment. He doesn't talk about sex or make innuendos. He no longer tells jokes -- he says it is because they could be of a sexual nature and that he doesn't want to be demeaning to women. When I do want sex, he is quite accommodating, though I ...Abuse and Another Man. Annie Lane on Apr 18, 2024. Dear Annie: I'm a mom and have been married for nearly six years. But for the past few years, my husband and I have not been on the same path. We can't communicate without fighting, bickering, arguing, etc. Our sex life has been nonexistent.Mismatched Marriage Mindsets. Annie Lane on Mar 29, 2024. Dear Annie: I'm having an issue with my partner of six years, "Alex." I love him deeply, and he's a truly amazing guy. But we have different views on marriage. I've always dreamed of having a traditional wedding and starting a family. I think weddings are a beautiful way to show …ADVICE COLUMNIST. Natalie has had a national digitally-syndicated advice column with UExpress since 2016. This column explores the relationships that surround love, work, family and ourselves. Readers can also engage with the content through her Instagram series "Ask Natalie" which explores these topics through different angles. Natalie ...Making Peace With Family Estrangement. Annie Lane on Mar 12, 2024. Dear Annie: Sixteen years ago, I separated from my wife, as we were headed toward a divorce. Her father, "Bob," just lost it; he was so angry over the divorce. He swore to me that he would do everything he could and spend his last dime to take my sons away from me.DEAR ABBY: I am the 18-year-old daughter (and third child) of parents who are going through a divorce after being together for 36 years. I need your insight on this because I am unsure. My father has always craved physical love and affection, whereas my mom is more like a cat who prefers separation and independence.2 days ago · Life Advice / Dear Annie / May 21, 2024. Dear Annie: My brother-in-law passed away 10 years ago, and tragically, my sister, his wife, passed on two years later, leaving behind their three boys: "Tom" (14), "Freddie" (17) and "Dennis" (22). Initially, my wife and I offered to take in Tom, the youngest, but the boys wanted to stay together.DEAR MISS MANNERS: We live in a 55+ community on a golf course. One woman, who is very heavy, always wears a knee-high or above-the-knee skirt when golfing. She is actually the only woman here who does. When it comes time for her to pick up or put down her ball, all the men look away and the other women say nothing.Lessons From The Past Still Ring True Today. Abigail Van Buren on Mar 13, 2024. DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I sat over lunch, reading your mom's "Definition of Maturity." It was shortly after my dad died, and reading it made me realize how lucky I had been. Those were all lessons I learned at home from my parents. Perhaps this item is in your booklet.4 days ago · DEAR ABBY: I'm 42 and recently had my first baby. My brother is six years younger and has a baby who just turned 1. Our mom has a total of four biological grandkids and one step-grandchild. I know Mom loves all of them. She is a very caring and giving grandmother. But lately, anytime I bring up my daughter in conversation, she automatically ...Dear Amy: I have been walking buddies with a neighbor for the last 12 years. We walk together about once a week. While I usually enjoy our time, there have been unsettling emotional outbursts from her, either crying or screaming about one thing or another. She has even yelled at me personally, which was shocking and embarrassing …Dear Amy: I have a very good friend named "Carl," who recently began dating a guy named "Samuel." Samuel is cold to me and seems threatened by my long-standing close friendship with Carl. I've mentioned this to Carl, who's been dismissive about it. Recently, Carl had a significant birthday, and when I asked if he was doing anything special, he said he was celebrating it out of town ...When Pregnancy Tests Relationships. Annie Lane on Apr 27, 2024. Dear Annie: I'm struggling badly with something that occurred over a week and a half ago. I'm a mom. My son is 15. I've been dating a man for two years now, but I've known him for over six. He has no kids and has always expressed his interest in becoming a dad.Making Peace With Family Estrangement. Annie Lane on Mar 12, 2024. Dear Annie: Sixteen years ago, I separated from my wife, as we were headed toward a divorce. Her father, "Bob," just lost it; he was so angry over the divorce. He swore to me that he would do everything he could and spend his last dime to take my sons away from me.Dear Annie®. Advice columnist Annie Lane is a young wife and mother with a gift for helping other people solve problems. In a voice that's sympathetic, funny and firm, Lane provides common-sense solutions to life's dilemmas. Read more about Annie Lane in her bio.Boyfriend's Cousin Crosses Boundaries. Life Advice / Sense & Sensitivity / May 11, 2024. DEAR HARRIETTE: During spring break, I visited my boyfriend's hometown, where I met his extended family, known to me through his sister's stories. She had mentioned that most of their older male cousins were sneaky and playful.Stingy Husband Frustrates Generous Wife. Annie Lane on May 23, 2024. Dear Annie: My husband and I are both in our late 60s. We've been married about six years and we both have very decent retirement funds, with him actually very financially secure with lots of money put back. We split the bills and groceries, including eating out about three ...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. To receive a collection of Abby's most memorable -- and most frequently requested -- poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus ...Having Fun Beyond the Party Scene. Annie Lane on Apr 26, 2024. Dear Annie: I've always disliked house parties. During the first ones I'd been invited to, I had to leave early due to the loud music, vulgar dancing and drunk classmates -- an environment that would only make me feel anxious, disgusted and sick.Normally, I might chalk up your husband's inability to control his outbursts to job stress. However, your husband's behavior seems to be escalating. The toll-free phone number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233. It is available 24/7. I urge you to call and let someone there help you form a safe escape plan because you ...Dear Amy: Sometimes, I want some help with a skill. For example: skiing. I'm a perfectly competent skier, but I know I have some quirks in my form, and some one-on-one targeted work with an instructor might help me to straighten them out. Ditto weight-lifting and physical training. My problem is that signing up for a lesson through a resort or a health club is such a roll of the dice. Half the ...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. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in "What Every Teen Should Know."Grieving Friend Produces Off-The-Wall Accusations. Abigail Van Buren on Apr 22, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I am a happy, decidedly single woman with a large group of friends who are all married. Most of us grew up together, and all of us have been like extended family for the past 25 years. This year, one of the wives lost three family members within ...Dear Amy: I've been with my partner for almost 16 years. Throughout this time, he has said some ridiculously mean things to me, thinking he's just being funny or making a joke. Most recently, in the course of a conversation, he "jokingly" called me an "old bag," thinking that how he said it was clever and "just a joke." He's always so proud of himself when he makes a "funny ...Dear Amy: Two years ago, my family experienced the tragedy of a homicide-suicide by a beloved family member. It was a difficult time for all. The evening of the night it happened, I was there and am believed to be the last person to have seen them alive. I am in therapy now, but I really struggled with this. Last year, we held a beautiful memorial …Dear Amy: I am a 67-year-old woman. I have one sibling, my brother "Charles," who is 60. We live very near each other in a rural area. Over the years Charles has cut ties with nearly all family members, including his three children. Still, he maintained a cordial relationship with my daughter and me - and especially with my son. They were more like brothers than uncle and nephew. A ...Dear Amy: My boyfriend of 10 years (with a few breaks) does not have a close relationship with his parents and really no relationship at all with his two siblings. Little things have happened through the years that have upset people, and no one ever communicates or makes up with each other. He also doesn't have good relationships with his young adult daughters. They seem to have chosen their ...Dear Amy: In 1964, I met my wife "Laura" and her infant baby "Beth." (Laura had gotten pregnant with a married man.) Laura and I were married, and I adopted Beth when she was 1 year old. We raised Beth as my biological daughter and never heard a word from her actual biological father. We told Beth about her adoption when she was 8. Her mother invited Beth to ask questions, but Beth ...Dear Amy: Sometimes, I want some help with a skill. For example: skiing. I'm a perfectly competent skier, but I know I have some quirks in my form, and some one-on-one targeted work with an instructor might help me to straighten them out. Ditto weight-lifting and physical training. My problem is that signing up for a lesson through a resort or a health club is such a roll of the dice. Half the ...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. For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order "How to Be Popular."DEAR NATALIE: My best friend lost both of her parents to Covid-19 this past year in a short amount of time. I know she is really grieving and still in shock. I feel so …Dear Amy: My wife "Mel" and I are newlyweds. After the wedding, my wife's grandfather sent her a check for $10,000. I jokingly asked her to hand over my $5,000 share as her new "partner." She responded with an angry rebuke, which inspired me to start thinking seriously - why aren't I entitled to share in this wedding gift? - D Dear D: This answer would depend on your wife's ...Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Aug 29, 2022. Dear Amy: I just had a baby two months ago. I have two other children from a previous relationship. They are 18 and 20, so I’m basically a “new” mom. My boyfriend and I decided it would be best for me to be a stay-at-home mom and being that I did that for many years with my other ...Having Fun Beyond the Party Scene. Annie Lane on Apr 26, 2024. Dear Annie: I've always disliked house parties. During the first ones I'd been invited to, I had to leave early due to the loud music, vulgar dancing and drunk classmates -- an environment that would only make me feel anxious, disgusted and sick.. Dear Amy: I recently reached out to my estranged father tDear Annie: I'm 74 years of age, and I rent a room from a lady wh Ask Amy: Mother frets about daughter's alcoholism. Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Apr 9, 2024. Dear Amy: I have a 49-year-old daughter who is an elementary school teacher. She became an alcoholic during Covid. She has a master's degree, a beautiful home, and a partner of nine years. She will lose it all, due to her drinking. Tardy Thank-You Notes. Annie Lane on Mar 22, 2024. Dear Annie: Dear Amy: My father in-law is a retired law enforcement officer. Due to scientific advances since his retirement, it turns out that much of his career was a sham. DNA evidence has exonerated many of the people that he put behind bars - to such a large extent that a television network chose to air a story about him and his corrupt practices a number of years ago. He claims that he did the ...Desperate to Decode This Dating Dilemma. Annie Lane on Feb 16, 2024. Dear Annie: I've found myself in a dating maze and desperately need some advice. I've been dealing with some mixed signals from the person I'm dating; he's all about making plans and being super affectionate one day, then is distant and elusive the next. I'm getting whiplash. Mismatched Marriage Mindsets. Annie Lane on Mar 29, 20...
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