DEAR ABBY: I recently married and was excited to be part of my husband's family. My own siblings and I are not particularly close. During COVID, one of my husband's sisters started a family text chain... more

DEAR ABBY: My husband has always been a rule-breaker. During the COVID lockdown, he refused to change his routines. He continued to do unnecessary errands daily and eat lunch out (even if it meant in ... more

DEAR ABBY: I have developed several serious health conditions that won't get better. I am at high risk for respiratory illnesses. Even a common cold can have a serious impact on my life. My family jus... more

DEAR ABBY: For years, my sister has been planning to retire and move in with my husband and me. She lives out of state, so this is a major move for her. It was never a problem -- until now. She is a s... more

DEAR ABBY: My neighbor "Doris" runs our neighborhood group that has in-person meetings once a year. She didn't have any meetings in person or even on Zoom for three years during COVID. Two weeks ago, ... more

DEAR ABBY: I recently found out that my 20-year high school reunion took place and I wasn't invited. I'm still occasionally in touch with several friends from high school and easy to find on social me... more

DEAR ABBY: My youngest son married and moved across the country to the West Coast. They did this because his wife is very controlling -- her mother lives there and she pressured him into it. They then... more

DEAR ABBY: Three months ago, I lost my dear, loving wife (the best part of me) to cancer, COVID-19, pneumonia and heart problems. We had a great marriage, not perfect, but the happiest times of our li... more

DEAR ABBY: I discovered last year that my wife was exchanging flirty texts with a local man and had been doing so for years. I found out when I uncovered an image of an adult toy in her phone's delete... more

DEAR ABBY: I'm a lesbian. My wife and I have been married for nine years, but since COVID and my mother's death, we have had problems. I met a man online; he's an actor. We grew close via the internet... more

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my man for seven years and I keep asking him when we're getting married. He said we would -- "someday." Then COVID came along. Now he says after the pandemic is completely ... more

DEAR ABBY: I'm part of a group chat with two dear old friends. We are attorneys with lengthy and distinguished careers. Like so many, we started the chat during the pandemic, when I was living abroad ... more

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 16-year-old girl who is struggling to have a social life. Since I was a little girl, I have had a problem connecting with kids my own age. I have done better with kids older or younge... more