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

I've had several health problems that have required surgery. Most recently, I had hand surgery. When my in-laws found out, ...

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

I am now in financial difficulty, and one possibility for me would be to refinance my car loan. When I suggested the nephew ...

I am troubled that you used the word “informed” rather than “asked.” Tell your son and his wife NOW that you won’t be ...

DEAR RECOVERING: Your in-laws have a sarcastic sense of humor and no empathy. I can’t blame you for wanting to protect yourself, especially since your husband is unwilling to protect you from his ...

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my wife’s nephew needed a car. His parents had poor credit at that time. I took him to a car ...

DEAR RECOVERING: Your in-laws have a sarcastic sense of humor and no empathy. I can’t blame you for wanting to protect ...

Eight years ago, my wife’s nephew needed a car. His parents had poor credit at that time. I took him to a car dealer, where he found a ...

Your in-laws have a sarcastic sense of humor and no empathy. I can’t blame you for wanting to protect yourself, especially ...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married a long time. My in-laws have been a problem during my entire marriage. I’ve had serious health ...

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