It’s not a matter of money. She’s the director of a large law school, so she can buy anything she likes. It is a matter of ...

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

We have cleaned our fireplace regularly and placed a new, larger flue on the chimney, but it didn’t help. No other neighbors ...

I’m a middle-aged adult with a dilemma about a friend who lacks social awareness. I had told her in the past that I had a problem with a mutual friend, “Michelle,” whom I found toxic and disrespectful ...

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 TWO: Your neighbor is a sick woman. She’s complaining about the smoke because when you use the fireplace to heat your ...

DEAR NEIGHBOR: I’ll give you a clue about “what gives” with your neighbor. You asked to borrow $40 from a retired senior, promising to return the money in 24 hours. When the money wasn’t forthcoming, ...

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident. Our family went into a sort of hibernation for several months, mourning and trying to deal with the sadness of the situation ...

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