I’ve been married to “Chuck” for 40 years. We’ve had a fairly decent life together, even though Chuck drank heavily for 35 of ...

The fact that seeing you imbibe has such a negative effect on your husband may be an indication that his own sobriety is shaky. If you really feel the need to have an alcoholic beverage (or two or ...

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

DEAR BLOCKED: Because you’re losing sleep over this and are ready to throw in the towel, address your concerns to your wife in those terms. Tell her that because you aren’t communicating well on this ...

Chuck becomes irritable and starts fights. There is no violence, but he snaps, swears and then gives me the silent treatment.

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

I can't stop living in the past. I think passionately about an old boyfriend who cheated on me and broke up nearly 50 years ...

I’m also obsessed with an old boyfriend who cheated and broke up with me to sleep with the “other woman.” Abby, this was 48 ...

DEAR ABBY: For a long time now, I’ve been living in the past, thinking about how great it was and how much fun it was. I’m ...

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

I lost my wife 14 years ago. We were married for 26 years. Our two children are now adults. I have since remarried and moved ...

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