When in doubt, a well-timed smile and nod can take you far in the realm of small talk. It’s the universal sign of interest ...

DEAR ABBY: I have started seeing someone I’ve known for years. On our first date, he told me he had tried multiple times to divorce his ex of many years. He said they live in different states ...

DEAR ABBY: My younger sister and I were close growing up. We didn’t have many friends, but we were always willing to play games and have fun with each other. At one point, my sister said she ...

Dear Abby gives advice to a mother who repeatedly gets called by doctors offices for her kids appointments -- even when her husband is listed as the primary contact. fizkes - stock.adobe.com DEAR ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m 12, and I am dating a boy from my class. I know what you’re thinking, but no, we have not had sex or kissed, and he is not pressuring me to. My problem is something else -- TEXTING!

DEAR ABBY: My younger sister and I were close growing up. We didn’t have many friends, and we were always willing to play games and have fun with each other. Dear Abby: Our kids’ dentist ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged slender woman born into a family of women who have always struggled with weight. Ever since I can remember, I have been subjected to nasty jibes and microaggressions ...

I suggest you try it. 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 ...

DEAR ABBY: My favorite uncle was a machinist who taught me to respect and care for tools. Although I ended up in tech, I still maintain an organized workbench in my garage. I often get comments ...

DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, one of my best friends took her life. I’d known her since we were in our freshman year. We dated for nearly a year while still in school before deciding to break up and ...

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, we were invited to my cousin’s eldest daughter’s wedding. Although my cousin and I are close, I barely know the daughter. We were invited only because my cousin ...

Dear Abby: My first marriage lasted 31 years. He was a nice man but a lousy husband. He died after a long illness. A year later, I started dating, met another man and fell in love. We dated for a ...