I grew up in a big lower-class family in which there has always been drama, fights, gossip, etc. I made a vow to myself that ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband puts everyone first before me.

DEAR CAST OUT: What happened at your husband’s aunt’s anniversary celebration was an embarrassment for everybody. If you and ...

My husband came to use the washroom and asked me if I wanted anything. I told him I’d like a drink, but he didn’t come back ...

Introvert regards home as a safe haven, a refuge from the tiring energy of the outside world, and relatives refuse to accept ...

Some of man's children, grandchildren consider him 'toxic' based on stories from his first wife — some true, some embellished ...

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

Dear Abby: 30 years ago a siblings decided he wouldn't attend holiday gatherings and family celebrations unless they were on ...

Large families often edit holidays to accomodate those who travel, or have other family obligations. But this brother won't ...

How do I politely tell my family I don't want people visiting at my home. I'm happy to meet with people elsewhere, in public ...

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.