Welcome to Dear Rachel, a new column in which I answer your questions about relationships, communication and how to navigate the messy beauty of being human (sorry, no advice on car troubles or ...

Dear Abby: I am 76 and live in a great neighborhood. However, there are almost as many canines as there are houses. As a ...

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

We have always lived in different states, so I reached out to a niece and expressed my concerns about her aunt. The niece ...

I shouldn’t worry because their dog is friendly and would rather lick me than harm me. However, I don’t want to be licked ...

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

Dear Abby advises a woman who believes it's disrespectful for her boyfriend to host his ex-girlfriend and her friend every ...

DEAR ABBY: My longtime boyfriend has been divorced for more than 20 years. Every year, his ex comes to stay at his house for ...

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

How do I ratchet down gift-giving? I am 80 years old. I have just about everything I want and far more than I need. Yet, I ...

DEAR ABBY: My longtime boyfriend has been divorced for more than 20 years. Every year, his ex comes to stay at his house for ...

Dear Abby: My longtime boyfriend has been divorced for more than 20 years. Every year, his ex comes to stay at his house for a week or two and brings along another female friend. He caters to them, ...