It’s impossible for me to talk about writing without talking about living, writes Maggie Smith, author of the new book, "Dear ...

DEAR ABBY: While doing some house cleaning, I came across a column of yours that I had clipped and tucked away. On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, “Decide to Forgive.” I was struck by ...

The couple keeps having arguments over her suspicions of him, and she needs to have a mental health evaluation.

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

How do I tell my friend I feel she needs a mental health evaluation? She has been my closest friend for 20 years, and we have ...

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

New acquaintance enjoys a lavish lifestyle on her ex-husband's dime — and seems to be judging letter writer's more modest ...

Dear Abby: While doing some house cleaning, I came across a column of yours that I had clipped and tucked away. On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, "Decide to Forgive." I was struck ...

DEAR ABBY: I met an acquaintance a few months ago during a brief work situation. We struck up a friendship (or so I thought) and have had lunch or dinner together a few times. She’s recently ...

DEAR ABBY: How do I tell my friend I feel she needs a mental health ... Abby's most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus ...