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Woman Discovers Truth of Fiance's Secret Life
DEAR ABBY: I have been with the same man for three years, and we have been engaged for a year. I love him with all my heart, but I just learned through a phone call that he has been fooling around with men from the internet. I have also seen some messages in his email.
Does this mean he is bi and never told me? I don't know what to do. Please ...Read more
Woman Holds Life Insurance Policies On Son's Wife
DEAR ABBY: I've recently discovered that my mother-in-law has two life insurance policies on me, neither of which I knew about, and one of which is close to 20 years old. I never asked nor authorized her to take out these policies, and I am very concerned.
We do not have a good relationship. She isn't welcome in my life or our home because she ...Read more
Grandparents' Lack Of Interest Disappoints First-Time Mom
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a beautiful soon-to-be 2- year-old daughter. Before her birth, my parents and his all were eagerly awaiting her arrival and discussing their plans for what life as new grandparents would be. We just "knew" they would be involved so much it would drive us crazy. Instead, it's the opposite!
My parents work 40-plus...Read more
Sibling Seeks To Rejoin Family After Health Scare
DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, my family lost my mother, who was the rock of our family. Two weeks after that, my family started falling apart. My older brother, younger sister and I no longer speak. My brother and I got in a physical confrontation and haven't spoken since.
A year later, I suffered a massive heart attack. I was at death's door. My ...Read more
Mom Blames Grandparents For Teen's Bad Behavior
DEAR ABBY: I'm the mother of a 16-year-old girl, "Leia." She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that's what she and my folks wanted at the time. I didn't want her to, but I allowed it to happen because I was having health issues.
Leia chose to remain there because my parents spoiled her rotten, and they continue to spoil ...Read more
Trip To Visit Friend Comes With An Irritating Catch
DEAR ABBY: I was recently invited for a long weekend at my friend's new home in South Carolina. She has wanted me to come there to visit ever since she purchased it. I offered to come down, but then I sprained my ankle, and it still has not healed.
My friend then told me her daughter and son-in-law will be there with their two young children. ...Read more
Mixed Messages Circulate In Longtime Relationship
DEAR ABBY: My son's father, "Tony," and I dated for two years before our son was born. We split up seven years ago, and it's been on and off most of the time since then. This past year we have been growing closer again, and I asked him what he wants. Tony said he doesn't want a romantic relationship with anyone right now because he is working on...Read more
Aunt's Gambling Addiction Puts Relationship At Risk
DEAR ABBY: How do I handle an elderly aunt who has a gambling problem? I live in a town with casinos. She lives in another state four hours away. She calls me often to ask to stay with me, and if I am traveling, she asks to use my house, etc.
A year ago, she called me to help her get excluded from gambling in the state where she lives because ...Read more
Husband Becomes Roadblock To A Redecorating Revival
DEAR ABBY: I've been with my husband for 10 years. For a long time, I didn't decorate our house because I didn't want to spend the money. But for the last few years, I've spent many hours poring over Pinterest. I LOVE interior decorating and know exactly how I want each room of the house to look.
The problem is my husband. I once tried to buy a...Read more