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

I’m a 60-year-old man. I have a close female friend who is 20 years younger. We see each other just about every day and call ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I have known for a very long time. We bonded 10 years ago over common interests and mutual friends ...

"When Dad had a serious stroke, instead of calling 911, Selma went to a neighbor’s house to ask what she should do." ...

A single person is involved romantically with a married woman who is not willing to leave her husband out of fear for his ...

"We’re not brain surgeons. If we make a mistake, it’s likely someone will catch it before it comes close to causing a serious ...

My brothers and I loved our father. He was an alcoholic until he was 37. After he stopped drinking, we became the best of ...

I see nothing selfish about taking some time for yourself after your. You were certainly entitled to it. It’s unfortunate ...

Heartfelt dilemma: A 60-year-old man fears confessing love to a younger close friend may ruin their daily companionship. Advice to act: Dear Abby counsels that silence ensures no romantic future, ...

Call your children as often as you wish. If they are busy and can’t talk long, they will probably tell you. However, if ...

Dear readers, it is with great sadness that I must share that this will be my last time authoring the Ask Abby column for The ...