Dear Abby: I know my 22-year-old daughter is busy, but she will not return my calls or texts
DEAR PARENT: You didn’t mention how persistent you have been, but you won’t become closer to your daughter if you hound her with requests for more contact. She may be busy, distracted or just self-centered. Text or call her once a month and you may have better luck getting a response.
Dear Abby: Daughter uses dad’s guilt to suit her needs and wants
Dear Abby: I’ve been in a relationship with a man for the last five years. “Julian” came into my life after my husband passed. He is 65; I’m 45. Julian has two grown daughters, 36 and 27. The older one and I get along famously.
Dear Abby: I wish my boyfriend saw how daughter is manipulating him
The man feels guilty about being absent as she grew up and doesn't recognize how judgmental and scheming she has become.
Dear Abby: Daughter uses father's guilt to suit her needs and wants
I’ve been in a relationship with a man for the last five years. “Julian” came into my life after my husband died. He is 65; I’m 45. Julian has two grown daughters, 36 and 27. The older one and I get along famously.
Dear Abby: My daughter won’t return my calls. Should I try harder?
I need advice about getting in contact with my daughter. She’s 22 and has a busy life. I understand her struggles with balancing all the day-to-day commitments, but she will not return my calls or texts.
Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s adult daughter preys on his guilt
Because Julian wasn’t there while she was growing up, his guilt makes it especially hard for him to see her for who she is. Amber and I do not care for each other, and the cracks are starting to show.
Dear Abby: Should I keep hounding my daughter or wait for her to call?
I know she’s young, but I need to know if I should be more persistent or just wait for her to eventually contact me. — WAITING PARENT IN WASHINGTON You didn’t mention how persistent you have been, but you won’t become closer to your daughter if you hound her with requests for more contact.
Dear Abby: My boyfriend thinks his snotty daughter is perfect
The unvarnished truth is that Amber is a snotty, judgmental woman who thinks she’s better than everyone. Because Julian wasn’t there while she was growing up, his guilt makes it especially hard for him to see her for who she is.
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
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