DEAR ABBY: I am a 36-year-old woman from Pakistan. I read your advice with great interest. Since childhood, it was always ...

DEAR ABBY: My ex, “Hank,” and I have two sons together. Both are smart, kind, college-educated, hardworking and independent ...

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

I believe children should know they are loved by their parents. They should NOT have to continually prove they are worthy of ...

I believe children should know they are loved by their parents. They should NOT have to continually prove they are worthy of ...

A mother grapples with her ex-husband’s damaging treatment of their son, seeking ways to address the emotional estrangement.

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

"It has been painful to watch as a mom, and for a child to experience. The one blessing is that both boys love each other." ...

He wants to maintain friendships with them through video calls, etc. I can see that the other kids aren’t as interested.

DEAR ABBY: My ex, “Hank,” and I have two sons together. Both are smart, kind, college-educated, hardworking and independent ...

He would initiate a verbal confrontation with Andrew and say things like, “You are not my son.” Later, he’d clarify that he ...

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