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

A mother struggles to forgive her daughter who left her during a tough recovery. She seeks advice on how to move forward.

I returned to untouched food bowls, the litter box fuller than it should’ve been, and a very lonely (and vocal) cat.

DEAR ABBY: I have always wanted to do some exotic travel. I’m retired now, but my wife has medical issues. She can still ...

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

DEAR ABBY: I have a brother who is very opinionated and in my face any time I don’t agree with him. It doesn’t matter what ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. “Jerry,” the husband of my friend “Beth,” came to my ...

I made a mistake years ago by allowing her to have guardianship. I haven’t had a photo or a word. Is there anything I can do?

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

In today’s Dear Abby, a reader confesses that a friend’s husband surprised them with affection, and they didn’t stop him.