Apr 1, 2024 · by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 31st, 2024 | Letter 2 of 3. DEAR ABBY: For 23 years, my sister was involved with a violent alcoholic and drug addict. It ultimately ended when he chose to take his own life a year and a half ago. Their union produced two children -- a boy (17) and a girl (13). Feb 19, 2016 ... South African group formed by sisters Debbi and Jenni Lonmon in Pretoria in 1989. Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s they had numerous ...DEAR ABBY: I had a long and wonderful marriage before my husband passed away after a lengthy illness three years ago. I have supportive friends to go to lunch and coffee with, but I miss the companionship of a special someone. One of them is a man I have known for many years. He has been a widower for more than 10 years.DEAR ABBY: My father and I weren't close while I was growing up, and it affected me negatively in a lot of ways. I was resentful until, 30 years later, I told him how I felt. He validated my feelings and we started building our relationship. He died nine months ago, and I connected with a friend of his who worked with him as a social worker.DEAR ABBY: When my boyfriend talks about women, he doesn't always refer to them by their name. In most cases, I don't know the individual. But even if he does refer to her by name, what bothers me is he always follows it by describing her boobs (i.e., "the one with the big boobs, she has got to be at least a 42D, they stick straight out," or, …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 ...Middle-Aged Daughter Hasn't Left the Nest. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | November 20th, 2022 | Letter 1 of 3. DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away two years ago. I hope …Advice columnist Ann Landers, left, and her twin sister, Abigail Van Buren, who wrote an advice column as Dear Abby, are shown in 1987, in Chicago. Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune.by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 29th, 2023 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 50-year-old man who has been divorced twice. The last one was two years and eight months ago. Last year, I met a wonderful woman, and we have been dating and building a beautiful relationship together. A month ago, I proposed to her, and she …Dear Abby: I have recently found out that someone I thought was a good friend is the person who snitched and got my daughter in serious trouble at school. Our daughters attended the same preschool ...May 11, 2019 ... dear person that broke my heart (full version) ... I remade our wedding video. Matt & Abby New ... dear sister leaving for college *will make u cry*.DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is 85, lives under the domination of my 88-year-old father. After retirement, Dad has remained active and has taken up hobbies that fill the entire house. Mom was an award-winning photographer, but medical issues now prevent her from enjoying that activity the way she used to.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 ...Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread...Dear Abby: I have been married to my husband for 12 years. We have had our ups and downs. I was unfaithful at one point, and he left for eight months, but we worked through it all.Visit Dear Abby online and present a few letters and responses to your student. It's best if you use a projector in class, but using one or more computers can work as well. Ask each pair to read both the reader letter and the response of different columns. Students should take note of new vocabulary and expressions to share with the rest of the ...Man Unnerved by Scantily Clad Stepdaughter. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | August 16th, 2023 | Letter 1 of 3. DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my second wife for 10 years. Most everything is fine, but we have one area of conflict. It is regarding her daughter, my stepdaughter, who has grown from a cute little 9-year-old into a beautiful …DEAR ABBY: My son's fiancee has just informed me that I need to send her my guest list for the wedding, and she will let me know to whom she will send invitations. When I asked if she meant that there was a limited number of guests, she said no, but she didn't want people there who didn't mean anything to her.DEAR ABBY: At a party recently, I met the 20-something daughter of a friend of mine. The daughter is friendly, intelligent and very nice. I told my available 20-something son about my friend's daughter and offered to get her number from my friend, the mom. I said he could call the daughter if he was interested. I only suggested this to him.Dear Abby: I have been married to my husband for 12 years. We have had our ups and downs. I was unfaithful at one point, and he left for eight months, but we worked through it all.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 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 have recently found out that someone I thought was a good friend is the person who snitched and got my daughter in serious trouble at school. Our daughters attended the same preschool ...Nov 20, 2022 · DEAR ABBY: Recently, my three adult children chipped in to send their aunt dinner for her birthday. She's 79 and doesn't need anything; she doesn't even go out. Financially, she's in good shape. They placed the order, and it came to $95. Well, Abby, my elderly mom went crazy! She thought that was too little to spend on their aunt. DEAR ABBY: My family and I love to go camping and invite friends and family to join us. No matter how large the group is, I tend to be the one cooking all the meals all the time. I actually love to cook, but some of our guests take advantage and don't help out with food prep or clean up, or the setup or take-down of camping equipment.DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 20 years buys me, my son and my parents lots of thoughtful, wonderful gifts for holidays and birthdays. The problem is, it's way too much. She spends hundreds of dollars on us. I'm talking about mountains of gifts each year. My parents helped her financially a few years back when she was undergoing cancer …DEAR ABBY: I struggled for years with vomiting and nausea, as well as other digestive issues I dismissed as having a "sensitive stomach." When my fiance, "Marc," and I started dating, he urged me to find out the cause of my issues. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that is managed through a …by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 31st, 2024 | Letter 2 of 3. DEAR ABBY: For 23 years, my sister was involved with a violent alcoholic and drug addict. It ultimately ended when he chose to take his own life a year and a half ago. Their union produced two children -- a boy (17) and a girl (13).Dear Abby: For nearly three years, I have been seeing a man who later asked me to move in with him. He abruptly stopped emailing me four months ago. He abruptly stopped emailing me four months ago.Ex Fails To Show at Family Funeral. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 14th, 2024 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: My mom passed away recently, and the person I was in a relationship with from adolescence to my adulthood, "Charles," didn't attend her funeral. While I'm currently in a relationship with someone else I deeply love, I …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 ...Dec 21, 2023 · DEAR ABBY: I left my husband of 17 years six months ago. He is a good man, loyal, funny, bright and successful, but a complex person with a history of trauma who is hard-wired to always see the negative. He's very rigid and critical, and he has a need to control everything. I love him, but I am not drawn to him physically or emotionally. DEAR ABBY: My son's fiancee has just informed me that I need to send her my guest list for the wedding, and she will let me know to whom she will send invitations. When I asked if she meant that there was a limited number of guests, she said no, but she didn't want people there who didn't mean anything to her.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: A lonely friend who lives several hours away wants to visit me for a few days. He keeps bringing up the subject of visiting while I try to steer the conversation in another direction. My wife isn't keen on the idea of someone she's not familiar with staying with us. I don't consider us close friends, and I have never invited …Jan 8, 2015 · 13 of Dear Abby's best zingers. From the sage to the risqué, the late Pauline Phillips dished out a generation's worth of great one-liners. Pauline Friedman Phillips, better known by her pen name ... by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 16th, 2024 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: My daughter was 4 when we adopted her. She's 23 now, going to college and moving into an apartment soon. She has been the center of our lives, since our older children are grown. We have supported her through abandonment issues, lost boyfriends, school, everything. Dear Abby is an American advice column founded in 1956 by Pauline Phillips under the pen name " Abigail Van Buren " and carried on today by her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, who now owns the legal rights to the pen name. Advice columnist Ann Landers, left, and her twin sister, Abigail Van Buren, who wrote an advice column as Dear Abby, are shown in 1987, in Chicago. Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune.DEAR ABBY: My son married a woman who has isolated him from his family and friends. We were an incredibly close family until he married her. They have a 5-year-old daughter who has been out of our lives for some time and it breaks my heart. During the times they were in our lives, we were always criticized for everything we said and did, …Think twice before telling people you’re “American.” People in the United States refer to themselves as “Americans” as if we own that label. Central and South Americans find this o...Woman Cuts Grandparents' Access to Their Grandson. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | August 29th, 2023 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: I have had a wonderful relationship with my only grandson for nine years. Since I retired, he visits every other weekend, which makes me so happy. He has autism and didn't speak for the first six …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 ...Life Advice / Dear Abby / Apr 19, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, "Meadow," who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She's kind and sweet and loves everyone. She has also opposed "the Establishment." She's heavily tattooed and has several facial piercings and thick underarm hair. My son is the complete opposite.DEAR ABBY: My 11-year-old grandson, "Lucas," and I are very close. His mother (my daughter) allowed me to have him any time I wanted. I would even take him on vacation with me. When he was going into first grade, his mom informed me she was going into rehab, so he started living with me. Lucas is now in sixth grade and back living with …Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of an 18-by-12 baking pan with parchment paper and spray generously with butter-flavored cooking spray. In the top of a double …Feb 19, 2016 ... South African group formed by sisters Debbi and Jenni Lonmon in Pretoria in 1989. Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s they had numerous ...Jun 18, 2022 · Grown Child Wants Mom To Move Past Divorce. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | June 18th, 2022 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: When my sibling and I were 6 and 10, our parents sat us down and told us they were getting a divorce because Dad had an affair. Mom was, to say the least, incredibly hurt. Her hurt and resentment haven't subsided to this day. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 6th, 2024 | Letter 3 of 3. DEAR ABBY: My daughter is being married. My wife is demanding that I tell her that my stepdaughter, "Gia" (my wife's only daughter), must take part in the wedding. Gia, who is several years younger, is self-absorbed and has made no effort to be close to her older siblings.by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 6th, 2024 | Letter 3 of 3. DEAR ABBY: My daughter is being married. My wife is demanding that I tell her that my stepdaughter, "Gia" (my wife's only daughter), must take part in the wedding. Gia, who is several years younger, is self-absorbed and has made no effort to be close to her older siblings.Dear Abby | April 23rd, 2023 | Letter 1 of 3. DEAR ABBY: My best friend, "Laura," had an affair with a married man for 20 years. He had been married twice before, and both wives died. He's only 50, so I find it odd that both of his previous wives died. His second wife passed while Laura was his mistress.DEAR ABBY: Last weekend, my son was married in a small church in Northern California, a perfect venue for a small wedding. The bride and groom come from large families, and in order to keep the cost down, they decided that children under 21 would be omitted from the guest list. (Example: My husband had only one friend invited to the …Listen up, guys. Last October, Twitter named a new product head—its second in six months and fifth in as many years. Kevin Weil, who previously oversaw revenue products for the soc...Apr 18, 2023 · by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | April 18th, 2023 | Letter 1 of 3. DEAR ABBY: My "Uncle Fred" is rude and obnoxious whenever we're in his presence. He talks down to not only me, but everyone around him. Holidays are unbearable as he creates constant tension, leaving all guests less than enthused. He also drinks too much at parties, which leads ... Dear Abby: I have recently found out that someone I thought was a good friend is the person who snitched and got my daughter in serious trouble at school. Our daughters attended the same preschool ...May 7, 2024 · Dear Abby Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. It is the most popular and widely syndicated column in the world - known for its uncommon common sense. DEAR ABBY: I'm a full-figured 25-year-old woman who lives at home. My family has three dogs. Every night, I go into my mother and father's bedroom to pick up the youngest one to hold for a few minutes and say goodnight. The dog likes to sleep closer to the middle of the bed, so I need to bend over to reach the dog.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 | May 8th, 2024 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, "Frank." We are very happy in all areas except for intimacy. …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: My boyfriend, "Rick," and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I'm in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own home and is retired. We have been seeing each other every week for the last two years. He has spent many hours painting and doing repairs to my house.Woman Rages at Husband for Getting a Good Job. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | April 15th, 2024 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: My niece, "Elle," and her husband, "Liam," have been self-employed for 20 years, but due to the economy, Liam decided to go into the workforce. He is now employed at a state job with great pay and …DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, my daughter told me she was with her boyfriend at the local bowling alley and they were kissing and hugging. When she went to use the ladies' room, she was followed by an older woman who proceeded to "advise" my daughter about the local family planning clinic, as well as offer her opinion that teenagers need to be very careful in their sex lives so they don't end ...Dear Abby | March 27th, 2024 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: We recently moved to a new neighborhood. My 8-year-old son, "Joey," has become best friends with a classmate, "Paul," who lives on our street. We know from research we did when we bought our house that Paul's stepfather, with whom he lives, is a sex offender who committed crimes against ...In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying ahead of the game is crucial for success. With ever-evolving trends and algorithms, it can be challenging to keep up and effec...Read the latest letters and responses from Dear Abby, the popular syndicated advice columnist. Topics include friendship, family, mental health, etiquette and more.Feb 19, 2016 ... South African group formed by sisters Debbi and Jenni Lonmon in Pretoria in 1989. Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s they had numerous ...DEAR ABBY: There's a social club within our retirement community that meets once a month, and I have attended since moving here. During this time, I have brought new ideas and proposed new events. Everyone likes me, for which I am grateful. The current president is stepping down because he is relocating. Following his …DEAR ABBY: I recently served on a committee to hire a professional-level staff member for my organization. Eligible candidates are required to possess a bachelor's degree or higher. We received more than 30 applications and decided to bring in three candidates for interviews who looked great on paper.In the top of a double boiler, over medium heat, melt butter and 4 ounces chocolate. Reserve. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add flour and salt, mixing well. Add chocolate ...DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, my daughter told me she was with her boyfriend at the local bowling alley and they were kissing and hugging. When she went to use the ladies' room, she was followed by an older woman who proceeded to "advise" my daughter about the local family planning clinic, as well as offer her opinion that teenagers need to be very careful in their sex lives so they don't end ...Dear Jack: I’m sure the man was left speechless. And a classic poem that embodied Abby’s best advice: Dear Abby:I am a bachelor in my early 30s. I don’t share an apartment with a female ...Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) DEAR ABBY: My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with him and don't want him around the ...May 29, 2022 · Read the latest letters and answers from Abigail Van Buren, the syndicated advice columnist. Topics include friendship, family, mental health, aging, etiquette and more. Dear Abby, published originally in the San Francisco Chronicle, was the most widely syndicated newspaper column of the time, with 110 million readers. In 1990, Dear Abby received 55,000 letters. Ask Ann Landers, published originally in the Chicago Sun-Times, had 90 million readers. Their columns presented a unique opportunity not just for …Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 13, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged gay man who has never had any serious relationships. A few months ago, I met a 22-year-old guy. He seemed really sweet and nice, and we had good times when we were together, so I let him use me for money. He played on the feelings I thought I had for him, and I …Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 12, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently got out of jail for stealing $200,000 from his grandparents. Because of this, I do not want to leave her a large sum of money when I pass.DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her husband have been together for 10 years, married for three of them. They have a 1-year-old daughter. I have just learned they may be getting a divorce. My son-in-law is very controlling as well as verbally and emotionally abusive. He yells, swears and slams doors over the littlest things.Dec 6, 2023 ... Abby . I'm I the only one seeing a love in ... your song is really lovely dear❤️. 2023-12 ... If u know u know #fyp #qingmadi #seefinish ...Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) DEAR ABBY: My in-laws live out of state, and they would stay with us when they visited. Dear Abby is an American advice column founded in 1956 by Pauline Phillips under the pen name " Abigail Van Buren " and carried on today by her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, who now owns the legal rights to the pen name. Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 13, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged gay man who has never had any serious relationships. A few months ago, I met a 22-year-old guy. He seemed really sweet and nice, and we had good times when we were together, so I let him use me for money. He played on the feelings I thought I had for him, and I …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 | March 23rd, 2024 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: My best friend since the 9th grade and I have always watched NFL football on Sundays. We have watched through the births of my children (he is the godfather to both; they are now adults), deaths in the family -- everything. He has never married or had a significant other.House Sitter Has Been Snooping Around. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | April 27th, 2023 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything that might need attention in my …by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 6th, 2024 | Letter 3 of 3. DEAR ABBY: My daughter is being married. My wife is demanding that I tell her that my stepdaughter, "Gia" (my wife's only daughter), must take part in the wedding. Gia, who is several years younger, is self-absorbed and has made no effort to be close to her older …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: A month ago, I reconnected with a woman, "Fran," I have known since seventh grade. We are both divorced (I, 20 years; Fran, four years) with grown children and live 90 minutes apart. We have enjoyed hour upon hour of telephone conversations and have spent two weekends together. We have been very emotionally …by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | March 29th, 2023 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 50-year-old man who has been divorced twice. The last one was two years and eight months ago. Last year, I met a wonderful woman, and we have been dating and building a beautiful relationship together. A month ago, I proposed to her, and she …Middle-Aged Daughter Hasn't Left the Nest. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | November 20th, 2022 | Letter 1 of 3. DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away two years ago. I hope …
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DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter, "Suzie," is getting married in a month in a fairly large wedding. She is my only grandchild. Suzie's father is not in the picture. Because of the pandemic, my husband and I must decline the invitation. We are in our mid-70s and both of us have some health issues. The wedding party will mostly be young people.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 ...Mar 29, 2024 · DEAR ABBY: We recently moved to a new neighborhood. My 8-year-old son, "Joey," has become best friends with a classmate, "Paul," who lives on our street. We know from research we did when we bought our house that Paul's stepfather, with whom he lives, is a sex offender who committed crimes against children and served time in prison. DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, my daughter told me she was with her boyfriend at the local bowling alley and they were kissing and hugging. When she went to use the ladies' room, she was followed by an older woman who proceeded to "advise" my daughter about the local family planning clinic, as well as offer her opinion that teenagers need to be very careful in their sex lives so they don't end ...Jan 2, 2014 · Jeanne said, “I thought they nestled together beautifully.”. Correction: January 2, 2014 An article on Dec. 29 about Abigail Van Buren, the Dear Abby columnist, misspelled the surname of the performing group whose songs Van Buren sang. The group was the Andrews Sisters, not Andrew. Abigail Van Buren was defined as much by her twin as her ... Dear Abby | March 11th, 2024 | Letter 2 of 2. DEAR ABBY: I am a male, 75 years old, happily married for 45 years. We are in good health. We had two kids, a wonderful daughter who has given us two beautiful grandkids, and a son who we unfortunately lost to cancer 20 years ago. My problem is, I have bad dreams.It contains suggestions for managing and constructively channeling anger or frustration in various situations. It can be ordered by sending your name and address, plus a check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.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 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'm removing my daughter from my will because of her recently-incarcerated boyfriend. May 12, 2024 | 3:00pm. Dear Abby weighs in on a father removing his daughter from his will because ...DEAR ABBY: My very dear friend has discovered that her live-in boyfriend of two years has been hiding $55,000 in credit card debt. This man contributes very little to the household expenses (she owns the home) and barely helps to maintain it. Instead, he spends his money on alcohol and vaping products.2 days ago · Read the latest letters and answers from Abigail Van Buren, the syndicated advice columnist. Find out how to deal with family, friends, love, work and other issues in your life. House Sitter Has Been Snooping Around. by Abigail Van Buren. Dear Abby | April 27th, 2023 | Letter 1 of 2. DEAR ABBY: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything that might need attention in my absence.DEAR ABBY: My son's fiancee has just informed me that I need to send her my guest list for the wedding, and she will let me know to whom she will send invitations. When I asked if she meant that there was a limited number of guests, she said no, but she didn't want people there who didn't mean anything to her.Image credits: Dear Abby That being said, the “Dear Abby” advice column has become something of a national institution. It started way back in 1956 by Pauline Phillips under the pen name “Abigail Van Buren,” and has been featured in thousands of newspapers over the years..