Dear Abby: Little girl who is left alone at playground seeks attention from another child’s grandma

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

Dear Abby: With retirement on the horizon, woman worries about spare time

I know I should feel happy and grateful that I’m able to retire, but at the same time, I’m having anxiety over this freedom.

Dear Abby: Why is 6-year-old girl alone in the park?

The time we are there is the same time school gets out, so I’m sure she goes there every day after school. . . Whatever we ...

Dear Abby: Couple's relationship has withered on the vine

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
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Dear Abby: The thought of retiring gives me anxiety

I know I should feel happy and grateful that I’m able to retire, but at the same time, I’m having anxiety over this freedom.

Dear Abby: My spouse’s devotion to animal rescue has taken over our home — and our life

Dear Abby: My wife, “Muriel,” and I have been together for 10 years and married for seven. She has worked in animal rescue for much of her life. Muriel thinks she has to save them all. No amount of ...

Dear Abby: Family splits over assault allegations

A few months later, Aaron told me that it wasn’t Eli but his own uncle “Joe” who sexually assaulted him. I knew better.