As a single mom, I've got enough on my plate already. How do I say no to these extra tasks without getting fired?

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

The final straw was when I asked for the day off to spend with my entire family, and he asked me to pick up his pets in the ...

My friend “Julie” has faced challenges in recent months. She lost her job, and her long-term boyfriend ended their ...

Recently, Julie shared that her ex is planning to relocate and take the dog with him, which has added to her heartbreak.

We no longer want to spend time with them but don’t want to completely sever the connection because they are neighbors ...

My friend "Alma" has a handicapped parking permit. I never asked her why she has it. We regularly go for long walks, and she ...

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

I feel like I’m walking a tightrope, and someone’s going to get hurt no matter what I do. How do I stay out of the middle ...

We had relatives stay with us while they were relocating and then discovered they brought a gun and ammunition into our house ...

DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Alexa,” is breaking my heart. She’s engaged to a nice enough man she’s been with for five ...

I have apologized to no avail about my negativity, but I was angry and hurt that she didn’t want to spend time with us ...