DEAR ABBY: We were invited to an out-of-town wedding along with some of our children. It cost several hundred dollars, including airfare, hotel, food and gifts. Dear Abby: I was shocked to hear that ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine recently got married. We are pretty close. I was asked to be a bridesmaid. Unfortunately, I had to decline due to scheduling conflicts. Dear Abby: I took the beatings that ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have a friend whose son was taking a job across the country after his wedding. She hosted a bridal shower since many of us had met her future daughter-in-law and her parents didn’t live ...

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