The Shadow
Dear Abby 11/7/25: Dear old dad tells relatives he’s been cut off by son
DEAR ABBY: My father and I have had a contentious relationship since I was a teenager. Despite being raised in...
Read moreDear Abby 11/5/25: Student fears sexuality could be at odds with family’s beliefs
DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that...
Read moreDear Abby 10/31/25: Plans for anniversary suddenly include woman’s in-laws
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned Hawaii as a possibility. He reached out to...
Read moreDear Abby 10/29/25: Lie told years ago remains a barrier to full trust
DEAR ABBY: I met this guy at work and fell in love. We started going out, and he asked me...
Read moreDear Abby 10/24/25: Sister halts contact with mom’s side of the family
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my uncle made a controversial comment about a social issue in my mom's family...
Read moreDear Abby 10/22/25: Handsy grandpa ruins relationship during family dinner
DEAR ABBY: I'm 22, and my boyfriend is 21. We've been dating for a few months. At a recent family...
Read moreDear Abby 10/17/25: Longtime friend feels ignored after woman’s passing
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her...
Read moreDear Abby 10/15/25: Sister swoops in after woman’s long engagement ends
DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, I split from my fiance of 30 years, "Anthony," when he accused me of cheating,...
Read moreDear Abby 10/10/25: Annual birthday celebration has become burdensome
DEAR ABBY: Both my parents had birthdays days apart and near a holiday. About 35 years ago, they started a...
Read moreDear Abby 10/8/25: Sister-in-law’s mental health clouds family’s future
DEAR ABBY: My brother "Joey" married a woman, "Allie," who is mentally unstable. Every couple of months, she loses her...
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