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

Dear Abby advises a woman whose husband is suffering from cancer on how she should approach telling her children not to make ...

"I have tried limiting the number of days, but I am ignored. The last time, my husband and I suggested four days instead of ...

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DEAR ABBY: My husband is battling cancer. He has good days and bad days. He is not at the end, but he can no longer do a lot ...

One “child” (age 50) doesn’t listen. They come to town and want to spend all day with Dad. I have to provide meals, snacks, ...

DEAR CARETAKER: That this “child” would ignore not only your wishes but also their father’s is terrible. I’m sorry you didn’t mention where this person stays when they visit, but it should not be in ...

You should see my email inbox. Yikes! It's overflowing with questions, tips, stories, feedback, rebuttals and all kinds of ...

Dear Abby: My mother loves exchanging gifts and spends a lot of time and energy choosing and elaborately wrapping items for ...

My husband and I suggested four days instead of seven, but we were ignored. Now, this child wants to come for a month.

They've explained to a 50-year-old child that the long visits they plan are too taxing. But they're not listening.

A caregiver juggling intensive cancer treatments is overwhelmed by frequent, extended visits from adult children and ...