DEAR ABBY: I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my BEST friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact. When she comes ...

DEAR ABBY: I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my BEST friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact. When she comes ...

DEAR ABBY: I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my BEST friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact.

DEAR ABBY: I was sexually abused as a child. Because of this, as an adult woman, I have issues around being touched. I have had therapy, and I am doing much better, but I’m still uncomfortable ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a widow. My partner died 10 months ago. We were together for seven years but never married. I have now found a partner who is 12 years younger than I am. We love each other and ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other’s company. My mom is nearly 80. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

DEAR ABBY: I recently separated from my wife and have developed feelings for someone new, “Maria.” However, Maria has mentioned that she’s currently dating someone. Despite this, we talk ...

DEAR ABBY: I lost my wife of 20 years four months ago after a prolonged illness. I retired at 62 and became her primary caretaker. The job of caretaker is endless and stressful, and yet rewarding.

Based on Abby’s earlier scenes with Press, viewers may have assumed that Douglas’ character was straight, but in Season 3, Abby questions her feelings for Press and her sexuality.

DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (non-alcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in five years as well as arthritis.