Our son's decision to take his fiancée's surname after their wedding has caused a falling out with his father, who is disappointed by the choice. What would you suggest?

DEAR ABBY: Our son, “Caleb,” and his fiancee, “Lucy,” are getting married next year. He is 26, and she is 24. Our last name ...

You may want peace, but it isn’t up to you to solve this dilemma. Changing one’s name for the reason your son stated may be unusual, but it isn’t unheard of. Some couples decide to blend their names, ...

DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard ...

DEAR ABBY: My niece and I have always had a strong bond. Her son and his wife were expecting a baby. Most of my family knew, but they didn’t want to tell anyone until she reached her second trimester.

DEAR ABBY: A close friend, whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day, is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment. Knowing her ...

DEAR ABBY: A close friend -- whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day -- is now facing a very real storm. She ...

You may want peace, but it isn’t up to you to solve this dilemma. Changing one’s name for the reason your son stated may be ...

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

On one hand, I want to support her through this difficult time; on the other, I can’t condone her continued spending.

A close friend — whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day — is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed ...

She has always been impulsive with money. Now, with this diagnosis, her past spending habits are coming back to haunt her.