My father died by suicide three years ago. My sister, who was initially supportive, later drunk-dialed our mother and said a ...

A reader is no longer hopeful about improving their health because their family is making it so difficult.

Back in 2013, a co-worker, “Jamie,” and I fell in love. Both of us were married to other people, but everything felt perfect. It was a feeling I ...

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

I won’t be here for her to tell me to let her talk. Believe me, I know. I’d give anything to talk to my Big Mama once more.

Family members claim to support my weight-loss efforts — but they get mad when I turn down junk food and all-you-can-eat ...

I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (nonalcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in five years as well as arthritis. I have ...

I live with family members who claim to be supportive yet get angry when I turn down invitations to all-you-can-eat buffets.

I know you are hurting, and for that I am sorry. But when someone says, “Let ME talk,” it usually means that the other talker ...

I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in ...

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

I live with family members who claim to be supportive yet get angry when I turn down invitations to all-you-can-eat buffets.