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

Our daughter expects us to pick up the grandkids from school and/or the babysitter on Friday and keep them every weekend. She ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little debt. However, ...

I’m married, and in my mid-40s. My wife and I have a robust social life, for which we both feel very lucky and blessed. see also Dear Abby: My boyfriend is addicted to partying with his son We have ...

I think your daughter-in-law handled the grilling as best she could. But understand that the principal had no right to pry ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little debt. However, ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband works out of state for an oil rigging company 20 days out of the month. ... I understand professional etiquette and, of course, the age disparity.

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little debt.

Abby hears from a reader who accidentally caught fight between brother and SIL on voicemail, while a wife is fed up with slothful husband, and a guest wonders how many leftovers can they take home.