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Dear Abby: Can he help sister who's torn by discovery that late father was gay?
DEAR ABBY: My father died suddenly a year ago. My sister went to his house and discovered something that deeply disturbed her. Dad was secretly gay. There were lots of materials in his home that I'm sure he never intended for us to find. Personally, I find his interests fascinating, but my sister was unhinged by it.
 
Dear Abby: A peace offering for a driving gaffe
DEAR ABBY: "Mild-Mannered Motorist in Virginia" asked you for a hand signal to indicate "I'm sorry" to fellow drivers when he makes mistakes behind the wheel. Not long ago, I made a not-so-serious mistake that angered another driver. When I flashed a peace sign, then moved my mouth in an "I'm sorry," the person's frown changed to a smile. We then drove on with pleasant attitudes, and I tried to watch my driving more closely.
 
Dear Abby: Couple's miracle baby is causing husband disbelief
DEAR ABBY: I married "Andy" a year ago. He has three children from a prior marriage. He had a vasectomy eight years ago, but promised he'd have it reversed so we could have a child together. He didn't get around to it, but I'm pregnant anyway.
 
Dear Abby: Queen and her gallant knight have shared lifetime of love
DEAR ABBY: At this time of year I have seen letters in your column from couples describing how they met. I hope you will print ours.
 
Dear Abby: Couple's attempt at dating is falling short of the mark
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for two years and am friendly with a man, "Byron," whose friendship I value. A few weeks ago we decided to explore a dating relationship. Unfortunately, the past couple of weeks have been busy for me. We haven't been able to spend as much time together as either of us would like.
 
Dear Abby: Husband cruising for a bruising
DEAR ABBY: There is an ongoing issue between my husband and me. It's his disregard for my personal safety. Our large city is known for its heavy, fast traffic and impatient drivers. "Jon" is a good driver. He likes to drive in the left (passing) lane on the highway or tollway, usually about five miles above the posted speed limit.
 
Dear Abby: Dietary restrictions force woman to fend for herself
DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant. My question is, when dining out, while everyone else is eating the bread, is it acceptable to discreetly take a few gluten-free crackers from my purse and snack on them so I'm not starving while waiting for dinner?
 
Dear Abby: Man's ex-girlfriend has warning for his fiancee
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Brady," broke up with me in November. Five weeks later he became engaged to someone else. I found out after that I have genital warts. My yearly exams never showed any problems before, so I know I got them from Brady. I'm getting treatment now, but I'll be contagious for the rest of my life.
 
Dear Abby: For workers on graveyard shift, daytime is bedtime
DEAR ABBY: I just read the letter from a fellow frustrated night-shifter, "Working a 40-Hour Week at Age 73." I have worked 12-hour shifts for many years to accommodate our family life.
 
Dear Abby: Savings bond gift matures into mother/daughter fight
DEAR ABBY: I'm 30 years old and have a close relationship with my mother, but something is bothering me. When I was a little girl, my grandmother gave me a U.S. savings bond for my birthday. It has matured to its full value. My mother refuses to give it to me. She said that my grandmother intended it as a wedding gift.
 
Dear Abby: Bride wants to keep friend's lecherous husband off guest list
DEAR ABBY: Over the years I've stayed in touch with my childhood best friend, "Claire." We talk a few times a year and I attended her wedding 10 years ago.
 
Dear Abby: Care providers show respect by using a patient's name
DEAR ABBY: "She Has a Name in Georgia" complained that the care staff at the assisted-living community where her mother lives calls her "Granny," "Grandma" and "Mamma." She found it disrespectful, and I agree with her.
 
Dear Abby: Woman in love with fiance's twin is now in double trouble
DEAR ABBY: I am 26 and have been dating "Mike" for four years. We met in our senior year of college and recently became engaged. I'm looking forward to being married and starting a family, but I'm in love with Mike's identical twin brother, "Matt."
 
Dear Abby: Emailed photo of ailing mom is reason to restrict visitors
DEAR ABBY: My 80-year-old mother was admitted to the hospital, gravely ill. My 36-year-old niece went to visit Mama, took pictures of her lying in her hospital bed and emailed the photos to everyone.
 
Dear Abby: Sisters' spat is no reason to ruin husband's reunion
DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Kate," and her sister, "Judy," do not get along, to the point that my wife refuses to be in the same room with her.
 
Dear Abby: Letters bring memories best forgotten
DEAR ABBY: A few days ago I received a large white envelope from a friend I had been close to in high school. "Jen" returned every letter, card and note I had written to her throughout our four years of school. She thanked me for being a good friend and thought I might like to have them.
 
Dear Abby: Mom is miffed that birthday party was a shopping spree
DEAR ABBY: My 12-year-old daughter, "Mandy," was invited to a friend's birthday party along with 12 other girls. They were told to meet at the mall where they'd "go shopping" together, then go for a sleepover afterward.
 
Dear Abby: College-bound senior doesn't measure up in parents' eyes
DEAR ABBY: I'm 18 years old. I play two competitive sports, maintain a 4.0 GPA, have good friends and will be attending the college of my dreams. Yet for some reason I cannot get along with my parents.
 
Dear Abby: Dad's patient instruction gave teen confidence behind wheel
DEAR ABBY: Like "I'd Rather Walk in Houston," I learned to drive as a high school senior. My father taught me in a local park. As I learned to operate the car, I gained confidence, but I was still not ready for street traffic. He said I was a "slow learner," but didn't force me onto the streets.
 
Dear Abby: She didn't know the signs of stroke
DEAR ABBY: I'm writing this because I hope you will tell your readers to learn the signs of a stroke. I wish I had known.
 
Dear Abby: Is it time to send teen to boarding school?
DEAR ABBY: I caught my 16-year-old daughter, "Krista," smoking marijuana. I punished her, but never told my wife because I was afraid she'd force me to make a decision that I don't want to make.
 
Dear Abby: Lonely woman should adopt dog
DEAR ABBY: May I respond to "Iowa Reader," the older woman who asked you where to turn when she needed to be hugged and listened to? I'm guessing she was married a long time and doesn't have any real friends - just people from her married days.
 
Dear Abby: Daughter joining old profession will be its newest casualty
DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old-daughter, "Olympia," graduated from high school last spring, was accepted to two universities and started her first job. When she lost it recently, she was devastated. Instead of trying to find another one, she decided to turn to prostitution. She said she doesn't want to work her butt off for peanuts.
 
Dear Abby: Neighbors prefer an au naturel yard
DEAR ABBY: I have very nice neighbors who believe in leaving the wild and natural growth on their property. They have posted a sign that claims it to be a "certified natural habitat." They never weed or cut anything back. At first, it was cared for, but now it has become an eyesore, and people who visit our house have made comments.
 
Dear Abby: Health issues led to poor self-image
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 40-year-old female in the military who has been married for a few years. When I got married, I was slim, had a full head of beautiful, long hair and hardly any medical problems. Over the last couple of years I have developed a host of medical issues, all related to the harsh conditions of my deployments.
 
Dear Abby: Mom of autistic son is sick of being judged
DEAR ABBY: My son is chronologically 12 and the size of an adult, but emotionally he is age 5. He's a moderately functioning child with autism, ADHD and behavioral issues.
 
Dear Abby: Woman uninterested in marriage gets pressure from her family
DEAR ABBY: I am a very feminine 23-year-old woman who lives at home with my father. I am completely uninterested in getting married or having children. I don't believe it's the end of the world to be a woman and not want children, but my dad and my grandmother act as though I'm abnormal. Dad says he blames himself for "failing to raise me right."
 
Dear Abby: Addiction to porn is dangerous for teen and his girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating "Kyle" for more than six months, but I have loved him for more than two years. I always thought we had a wonderful relationship and that Kyle was a sweet, innocent guy. Well, he just confided to me that he has an Internet porn addiction! I'm very hurt by this and don't want to lose him. What should I do? (By the way, we're both 14.)
 
Dear Abby: Caring neighbors fill void left by child's inattentive parents
DEAR ABBY: "Friend of a Lonely Child" complained his wife didn't like him befriending the neighbor boy, "Donny," whose father is terminally ill.
 
Dear Abby: She wants to keep her own last name
DEAR ABBY: My fiancé, "Kip," and I are being married next year, and we have only one disappointment. It's about my keeping my last name. I don't want to take Kip's last name.
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