The Shadow
Dear Abby 9/12/25: Beloved cousin mired in a miserable rough patch
DEAR ABBY: I love my cousin "Carly" like a sister. We come from a large family, and both of us...
Read moreDear Abby 9/10/25: Boyfriend has personal relationship with his needy boss
DEAR ABBY: I am a man whose long-distance boyfriend of one year has a married female best friend. (She's his...
Read moreDear Abby 9/5/25: Elderly couple receive a bold request from their son
DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old man who is recently retired and in relatively good health. My wife is about...
Read moreDear Abby 9/3/25: Couple’s sex life has changed after medical procedure
DEAR ABBY: My wife is the love of my life. She is, and always has been, my dream girl. We...
Read moreDear Abby 8/29/25: Neighbor is suddenly a fixture in couple’s lives
DEAR ABBY: I have a female friend, "Kylene," who needs yard work done weekly. My fiance, "Josh," goes over there...
Read moreDear Abby 8/27/25: Wife’s view of herself shrinks after discovery
DEAR ABBY: About eight months ago, I stumbled on my husband watching online porn. He admitted to habitual use but...
Read moreDear Abby 8/22/25: Partner’s unhealthy lifestyle needs an adjustment
DEAR ABBY: I'm in a long-term relationship with an incredible guy I'll call "Jerry." We both have grown children, his...
Read moreDear Abby 8/20/25: Grieving family doesn’t need a new challenge
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I had two sons, "Seth" and "Jason," who were best buddies. Seth passed away a...
Read moreDear Abby 8/15/25: Daily routine of calling mom has worn thin
DEAR ABBY: I am a 54-year-old mother of two, a wife and a full-time teacher. My days are long, busy...
Read moreDear Abby: Husband’s hazy new habit has wife eyeing the exit
DEAR ABBY: My husband is going to be 70 next month. He is in good physical shape but has taken...
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