A husband feels alone and undesired in his marriage despite efforts to improve, following a past emotional affair.

Dear Out of Balance: You cannot change the unhealthy dynamic in your son’s household unless he and his wife agree to do so.

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

The couple has had their problems, and they're in counseling, but the wife seems to be withholding physical effects.

I’m at my wits’ end, but I don’t want to create an environment where she will ignore me and turn my son against me.

DEAR NEIGHBOR: Friendship is supposed to be reciprocal. From your description of your relationship with Tim, it has been all take and no give. Because this relationship has become so lopsided, ...

A reader says she is still troubled by a confrontation that happened more than two decades ago after she invited college ...

I had been taught from elementary school that people invite others for the holiday to share our gratitude for what we have.

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

DEAR ABBY: I am tormented by an incident that occurred at a time when I did not have the ability to object or present facts ...

A person is haunted by a past incident where they were criticized for inviting friends to a holiday dinner. They seek advice on what could have been the proper response to the criticism.

I have always looked inside a person before casting judgment. It has been six years that I’ve been close friends with my ...