"We used to visit and sometimes spend the night there, but her house smells awful. The smell has worsened over time." ...

Her dogs have access to a special room inside where they can do their business, but they also go everywhere in the house.

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 ...

Dear Flooded: Stop saying no so quickly. If you are looking for someone special, you are going to have to do some sifting. As you will discover, dating is a process of trial and error. You may find ...

I am 57 and have been married for 32 years to my husband, who retired from his full-time job last year. I still work full ...

In a few days, the second anniversary of my husband’s death will be here. We were together for 40 years. They weren’t easy ...

DEAR ABBY: When my ex-wife died recently, she left our two children (in their 20s and 30s) a home that was in her name. Related Articles Dear Abby: Their kids and the baby are ruining our bar time ...

Dear Abby: I cry every time I think of this. Plus: My mother-in-law touches me without my consent.

I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other’s company. My mom is nearly 80. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my children when they were ...

Dear Abby: I have a full-time job and am in pretty good health. I have one son, “Brian,” who is married and has three children. My problem is that my son is often rude to me. I was a single ...