Jeanne Phillips

LATEST STORIES BY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: Second marriage deteriorates as reality becomes clearer

DEAR ABBY: I’m 58 and five years into my second marriage. We lived together a little over a year before getting married. I spent seven years as a caregiver for my parents before marrying my current husband.

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April 21, 2025 Relationships

Changes in her husband has a woman considering leaving her marriage.

DEAR ABBY: Ex-wife using ‘kids’ to hurt their father

DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate school. I moved close enough to see them when they come to visit their hometown and their mother.

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April 20, 2025 Relationships

A man feels he needs to ask his wife for permission to see his adult children who are in town visiting.

DEAR ABBY: Grandmother thinks toddler should be more responsible

DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back and said she could no longer lift him. Lately, she has been telling me I need to “train” him to do certain things in order for her to watch him without lifting him (e.g., climb into his own car seat). Abby, he’s too young to consistently do anything like that.

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April 19, 2025 Relationships

A grandmother thinks her grandchild — a toddler — should be able to do certain things without assistance from an adult.

DEAR ABBY: Daughter turns 18 and sets off down an alarming path

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us with home-schooling and little socialization. Now she’s 18, and we’ve gotten her on track to graduate, but she has completely changed. She plans to move in with her boyfriend and is skipping school.

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April 18, 2025 Relationships

A woman is worried about her young stepdaughter's school absenteeism and her plan to move in with her boyfriend.

DEAR ABBY: Harsh words intensify spat involving in-laws

DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is very opinionated. At times, we get along. But, in the past, she has upset me by accusing me of not doing the right thing. She and my son have two young children together and full custody of his son from another mother.

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April 17, 2025 Relationships

An apology is warranted in a dispute involving a grandparent and their daughter-in-law.

DEAR ABBY: Expectant mom wants her sex offender father out of the picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own children. She doesn’t respect our wishes, and we believe she gives him information about our lives and our images.

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April 16, 2025 Relationships

An expectant mom feels her decision to set boundaries involving her sex offender father could cause tensions in her family.

DEAR ABBY: Elderly couple’s only child begins a life without them

DEAR ABBY: I am a single man with no siblings. My elderly father passed away eight months ago. My mother is now in hospice with a life expectancy of weeks to months. My parents have lived long and productive lives, and I’m proud of both of them. We have always been very close. Since their terminal illnesses, I have managed to function fairly well.

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April 15, 2025 Relationships

The death of his father and the thought of losing his ailing mother has a man grieving over their bond,

DEAR ABBY: Woman about to share news of her surprise pregnancy

DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant. At 43 years old, I didn’t think a child was in my future. But now that I’m pregnant, I couldn’t be happier. I’m cautiously excited because I am unsure what my partner’s reaction is going to be. I haven’t shared with him that I’m expecting. How quickly do I need to tell him? — PREGNANT PAUSE IN NEW YORK

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April 14, 2025 Relationships

A woman mulls when to share her pregnancy news with her partner.

DEAR ABBY: Grown godchildren no longer communicate as often

DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I were always very close. They consider me literally their second mom. Until now, we were blessed with great communication. The oldest always sent me a warm Mother’s Day greeting and called me often.

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April 13, 2025 Relationships

A godmother feels ignored by her grown-up godchildren.

DEAR ABBY: Woman doesn’t want to pay unemployed sister’s rent

DEAR ABBY: At 63, I am the youngest sister of four siblings. We grew up in the turmoil of Dad’s alcoholism and hoarding, as well as physical and emotional abuse from both our parents.

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April 12, 2025 Relationships

A woman feels pressured into supporting her sister who refuses to look for work.

Jeanne Phillips

LATEST STORIES BY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: Second marriage deteriorates as reality becomes clearer

DEAR ABBY: Ex-wife using ‘kids’ to hurt their father

DEAR ABBY: Grandmother thinks toddler should be more responsible

DEAR ABBY: Daughter turns 18 and sets off down an alarming path

DEAR ABBY: Harsh words intensify spat involving in-laws

DEAR ABBY: Expectant mom wants her sex offender father out of the picture

DEAR ABBY: Elderly couple’s only child begins a life without them

DEAR ABBY: Woman about to share news of her surprise pregnancy

DEAR ABBY: Grown godchildren no longer communicate as often

DEAR ABBY: Woman doesn’t want to pay unemployed sister’s rent

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