There’s no doubt that her belittling and dismissive behavior toward me is unintentional, but it is hurtful nonetheless.

I have told her it’s demeaning, and I have tried to get her to modify her behavior by pointing out how it affects me. She ...

I end up not sleeping because I don’t understand how anyone can be genuinely distressed and so easily fall asleep.

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

A woman is upset that her husband expects her to work for free at his hot sauce business, while he pays a teenager for the ...

Two emotional dilemmas highlight the hidden tensions in everyday relationships—and the difficult choices many people avoid.

Dear Abby: Was there ever a time in history when people honored committed plans with others? It seems like in today’s world, ...

A woman is struggling with her mother’s reaction after maintaining a relationship with her stepfather, whom she sees as a ...

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