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

I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Cliff,” for a year and a half. My nearly adult children live with me. They rarely ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband lies to me all the time ... I finally spoke up after I felt it was an emotional affair. His response? “Well, you and I weren’t getting along, so I didn’t see anything ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 20 years ... Your next step should be to understand that your husband is a verbal and emotional abuser who isn’t interested in repairing your marriage.

DEAR ABBY: After 40 years of marriage, I just found out my husband has been having an emotional affair, in addition to an actual girlfriend he had 15 years ago. I forgave him the last time.

DEAR ABBY: I had a close friendship with a co-worker ... You looked to your co-worker for emotional support and now it is gone. You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t mourn the loss.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single parent ... For example, he struggles with conflict management between the kids (and his own temper). He has no sense; I do not trust he knows what or when to feed ...

Dear Abby: I have a friend who talks nonstop. Honestly, I can put the phone down and go make a cup of tea, and she’ll still be talking when I get back. I don’t think she even takes a breath.

DEAR ABBY: My husband has been retired from law ... While you're at it, tell him his emotional affairs (if that's all they are) with women who have abused him are sick, and you will no longer ...

Dear Abby: Fifteen years ago ... I lack the ability to prioritize gratitude over the memories of the emotional abuse to which he subjected my co-workers and me. My tenure there had a negative ...

DEAR ABBY: Do you think it’s unreasonable to ask ... bordering on rude. Every effort at emotional connection is initiated by me (like planning date nights or going out for a walk to have a ...

Dear Abby gives advice to a man who is conflicted ... one because I’m sure you want to make everyone happy and avoid any conflict after your death. Your idea about cremation so your ashes ...