How can I convince him to take the ashes out of the house or put them in the ground without hurting him emotionally?

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

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

He lost his mom 22 years ago. Since her cremation, he has kept her ashes in the living room. It scares me because I believe ...

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

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

I'm struggling with the end of a friendship that has meant the world to me for most of my life. My best friend of 25 years recently married someone she had known for only a few months.

Should I try to salvage our 25-year relationship after she lied to me about her wedding plans and didn't even invite me?

DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with the end of a friendship that has meant the world to me for most of my life. My best friend of ...

I accidentally discovered that not only had a wedding date been chosen, but there is also a website. I was not invited.

A reader asks Dear Abby how to respond when a co-worker constantly complains about teachers. Abby advises standing up for educators—and speaking from the heart about how those comments feel.

DEAR ABBY: A co-worker of mine is always bashing teachers, mostly about salaries and summers off. If her daughter has to stay after school to get caught up on assignments, it is invariably the ...