Dear Abby advises a woman who feels like she lives in her husband's shadow. DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Al,” and I are retired ...

I live in an independent retirement home. There is a lady who sits at our table at lunch. If someone asks a question, before ...

A resident of a retirement home is dealing with a woman who dominates lunch table conversations and is seeking a way to ...

I’m bored to tears hearing the same stories over and over, and I can see others’ eyes glaze over to the point of avoidance.

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

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 ...

The situation continued to weigh heavy on my conscience.

A woman feels overshadowed by her husband’s prominence and fears feeling worthless if he passes away before she does. She ...

I know these friends are not asking for help -- just venting -- but thanks to phones and texting, I get updated on their ...