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

She attends all dinners and family events whether she’s invited or not, and I am expected to pay for her as well.

I think she's a danger to herself. Do I speak up and risk being cut off? Or stay in her life by staying quiet?

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.

Dear Good Buddy: I will assume that in the past you have told your roommate that you didn’t like the shape your apartment was ...

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

My cousin, who is almost like a sister, has made several rash decisions the last year. She ended her marriage and took up ...

"I don’t want to cut her off, because I think she genuinely needs help and is experiencing something very challenging." ...

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

I let a friend move in to share my apartment while he straightened out his bills. He helps with half the rent, but is a slob ...

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