Dear Abby: Gift-giving season means a refresher in giving 'thanks'

DEAR WONDERING: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they ...

Dear Abby: Speaking from personal experience, you can quit smoking — you’re not alone

I often see ads about stopping smoking. I’d like to share my story of success in overcoming this filthy habit in the hope ...

Dear Abby: A refresher course in saying ‘thank you’

My daughters and nieces have not taught their children to acknowledge gifts, and if I don’t personally HAND the gift to any ...

Dear Abby: I want my sister’s ‘quirky aunt’ behavior to stop

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

Dear Abby: Lie he told years ago remains a barrier to full trust

DEAR ABBY: I met this guy at work and fell in love. We started going out, and he asked me to be his girlfriend. We moved in together pretty quickly, and I got pregnant. Three months later, I saw a ...