Dear Abby advises a woman who feels like she lives in her husband's shadow. DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Al,” and I are retired ...

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

I know these friends are not asking for help -- just venting -- but thanks to phones and texting, I get updated on their ...

I’m afraid everyone will be mad at me for not dying first. This is not self-pity. I’d just like to feel needed and wise, too.

A woman feels overshadowed by her husband’s prominence and fears feeling worthless if he passes away before she does. She ...

My husband, “Al,” and I are retired and live on a farm with a great son and daughter-in-law. Al is the best person I have ...

I know these friends are not asking for help -- just venting -- but thanks to phones and texting, I get updated on their ...

My husband, “Al,” and I are retired and live on a farm with a great son and daughter-in-law. Al is the best person I have ...

A retired woman says her husband is widely admired and frequently sought out for advice by family and friends. While she ...

DEAR MOM: I don’t think so. You reacted the way you did because someone you trusted spilled the beans about your pregnancy.

I have an acquaintance, “Tina,” who I believe is fraudulently using her GoFundMe fundraising webpage. A close friend of hers ...