DEAR ABBY: I have started seeing someone I’ve known ... and currently doesn’t have the funds to hire a lawyer to get out of it. I’m seeing him as a friend with benefits to hang out with.

Dear Abby: My younger brother ... you would be doing him a favor to point out that a relationship with her isn’t going to happen. Then turn the conversation toward things that might help ...

SeaWorld Orlando is preparing two kids-driven events center on its Sesame Street Land in upcoming days. Just for Kids Weekend is scheduled for Jan. 25-26 and features character interactions, including ...

Dear Abby helps out a couple that finally purchased their dream home on what to do when their friends no longer invite them to their homes. Oskars - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: My husband and I ...

Dear Abby: My sister, brother and I lost our mom to dementia six months ago. We needed to start cleaning out the house. My brother, who lives in assisted living was unable to help. When I ...

Dear Abby: My husband and I have been friends with another couple for 15 years. We would see each other once or twice a week, alternating between each other’s home and occasionally out to dinner ...

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DEAR ABBY: My younger brother, “Paul,” is 40 and in a rut. He became friends with a friend of mine, “Mitch,” whom I met in college. Paul also became good friends with Mitch’s wife ...

You didn’t mention whether you rent or own this vacation home. If you own it, sell your half and get out of there. If you rent, reconsider your choice of getaways, because this is making your vacation ...

DEAR ABBY: My friend “Cindra” has two children. Both are homeschooled and not able to do many things on their own. Cindra and I have very different views and philosophies on raising children.

DEAR ABBY: My friend “Cindra” and I have children about the same age and very different views and philosophies on raising them. Her daughter and son are homeschooled and not able to do many ...