DEAR ABBY: While we were growing up, my father was abusive toward me and favored my younger sister. He said she was “too dumb ...

DEAR ABBY: While we were growing up, my father was abusive toward me and favored my younger sister. He said she was “too dumb ...

Recently, the husband asked me if any of my siblings are citizens of the country my now-deceased parents emigrated from.

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

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

Having a child hoping it will guarantee that you will have someone to care for you in your old age is not old age insurance.

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

My husband and I married 20 years ago. We have a blended family of eight kids, but it’s just us now. Our kids are scattered across the country.