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

DEAR ABBY: My son is a loving husband, father and son. He coaches his 12-year-old son, my grandson, in various sports and sometimes is just a spectator. I’m worried because he often berates his ...

My son is 20 and a senior in college. He’s a baseball player and is about to ask the girl he’s been dating for a year and a ...

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child.

My husband and I love our 7- and 2-year-old grandchildren very much and enjoy spending time with them. The issue is, we feel ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing my partner, “Gil,” for five years. After my husband passed, Gil came into my life again. We had been colleagues about 10 years prior.

Life & Culture Dear Abby: I love my son, but the way he berates his own child at sporting events needs to stop Published: Jun. 05, 2025, 12:04 a.m.

Advice Dear Abby: Parent of transgender child is rendered speechless by colleague’s callous behavior Published: Jun. 11, 2025, 4:00 a.m.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. Her 42-year-old son came to live with us four months ago. He has never worked in his life and does nothing. I’m supporting him now ...

Advice Dear Abby: I’m a parent of a transgender child; what my co-worker just did makes me sick Published: Jun. 11, 2025, 5:30 a.m.