I held out hope that we could work on a reconciliation. We are friendly, but he isn’t interested in reconciling.

DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter, “Allie,” (whom I’ve raised as my own since she was 2), has banned my 39-year-old daughter’s ...

My stepdaughter, “Allie,” (whom I’ve raised as my own since she was 2), has banned my 39-year-old daughter’s 19-year-old ...

DEAR ABBY: My father passed away five months ago. His wife has been unbearable to deal with and is controlling all aspects of ...

DEAR ABBY: I am the only daughter in a family with four brothers. My family treats me like I don’t exist. My father ...

(She) does not want to pursue a relationship with (her father) or with me. Should I continue to honor her request, or tell ...

send her a coffee shop gift card with a sweet note so she won’t feel she is being ignored as she has ignored you.