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

My 17-year-old granddaughter is dating a 19-year-old boy. He recently confided in me that he has been drinking alcohol. (He ...

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

GENTLE READER: Deliberately ignoring someone who is speaking to you is a high insult, one that is tantamount to severing ...

Acknowledging her efforts keeps her feelings from getting hurt, and being honest about what you can and can’t offer right now ...