Dear Abby: She showers us with expensive gifts, but then hits me up for cash

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: My mother found out where I get the money I give her, and she’s not happy

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

Dear Abby: My husband has cancer, but our children visit us too often and it is making our lives stressful

Dear Abby advises a woman whose husband is suffering from cancer on how she should approach telling her children not to make ...

Dear Abby: Husband is battling cancer, and kids keep coming to visit

DEAR ABBY: My husband is battling cancer. He has good days and bad days. He is not at the end, but he can no longer do a lot of things for himself. At this point, we are very busy with doctors and ...

Dear Abby: My mother won’t stop extravagant gift spending

A daughter struggles with her mother’s habit of giving expensive gifts beyond her means, leading to requests for money. The ...

Dear Abby: My sick husband’s kids don’t listen when we say how hard long visits are

DEAR CARETAKER: That this “child” would ignore not only your wishes but also their father’s is terrible. I’m sorry you didn’t ...

Dear Abby: Relative isn't picking up on the message being sent

Dear Abby: My mother loves exchanging gifts and spends a lot of time and energy choosing and elaborately wrapping items for ...

Dear Abby: Managing family visits during my husband’s cancer battle

"I have tried limiting the number of days, but I am ignored. The last time, my husband and I suggested four days instead of ...
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Dear Abby: Adult children who stay too long during visits are becoming a burden

My husband and I suggested four days instead of seven, but we were ignored. Now, this child wants to come for a month.

Asking Eric: You don’t have the right to post photos of other people’s weddings

Dear Caution: This is an important reminder for everyone. When it comes to someone’s digital footprint, it’s always better to ...