<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>



<rss version="2.0">
  <channel>
    <title><![CDATA[Dear Abby - ArcaMax Publishing]]></title>
	<link>https://www.arcamax.com//healthandspirit/lifeadvice/dearabby/rss</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Dear Abby News Feed]]></description>
	<language>en-us</language>
	<copyright>Copyright 2026 ArcaMax Publishing</copyright>
	
	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Young Teen's Stepdad Is Pushing Her Along The Wrong Path]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have recently found out that our
14-year-old granddaughter, a freshman in high school, is being
encouraged to drink, or more accurately, "chug," beer out of cans with
her stepdad at parties and social gatherings he has ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4092764</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/13/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Husband's Friend Has Shown Himself To Be A Cheater]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I'm engaged to a wonderful man. We are incredibly happy, and
I cannot wait for our life together to begin. There's just one problem
-- his best friend, "Joey." Joey is wonderful to my fiance and a nice
person overall, but he's a serial ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4091638</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/12/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Siblings Endured Unimaginable Horrors At Home]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I'm the youngest of a family of three boys and two girls.
The only person I had any connection with growing up was my sister
"Sara." We were both treated the same way by our mother. We were not
wanted. And I always knew Sara was sad ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4090449</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/11/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Grandma Can't Stand The Chaotic Mess Of Family's Home]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: While I love visiting my son, daughter-in-law and
grandchildren, I'm uncomfortable because their home is so untidy. I have
offered many times to help with the laundry, dishes, picking up toys and
even cleaning. They always say no. They ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4089503</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/10/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Woman's Home Feels More Like A Prison]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I have been medically retired for three years. My husband,
who has always been a stay-at-home dad, is now on Social Security and is
home with me. He has a variety of interests and is healthy and able to
get around more than I am.

...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4088512</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/09/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Father's Passing Intensifies Hatred Toward Stepmother]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My brothers and I loved our father. He was an alcoholic
until he was 37. After he stopped drinking, we became the best of
friends. He was both mother and father to me, and I was so proud of him.

Dad remarried 33 years later to a woman ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4087646</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/08/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Man Wishes Good Friendship Was Something More]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I'm a 60-year-old man. I have a close female friend who is
20 years younger. We see each other just about every day and call each
other to talk about our day. We have supper together just about every
night. The only thing we don't have ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4086894</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/07/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Budding Romance Cut Short During Estranged Wife's Illness]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I'm a man younger than my age married to a woman who is
older than hers. Ten years ago, we couldn't get along, so we separated.
While separated, I met a wonderful woman, "Cynthia." We became friends
with benefits and fell in love.

A ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4086202</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/06/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Spouse Is Asked To Finance Grown Stepchildren's Inheritance]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. We live in a
house he already owned before I moved in with him. He wants to make
renovations to the house to increase its value. He says the house will
go to his four children (all adults)...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4085215</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/05/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Needy Friend Uses Longtime Friendship As Free Therapy]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I have known for a very long time. We bonded
10 years ago over common interests and mutual friends. Over the years,
they have suffered from anxiety, depression and OCD. In addition, they
are also narcissistic, but it had...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4084194</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/04/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Political Posts Could End Longtime Friendship]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I am a 38-year-old woman with no kids, a loving partner and
puppy. I run a business my dad originally built. I'm at a high point in
my life despite the tragedy of losing my mom. I realize my friendships
are important going forward in ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4081822</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/02/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Mom Has Taken The Blame For Over A Decade]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been separated for 15 years. Our two
grown children are on the spectrum. For the past two years, our daughter
has lived with her father because she wouldn't agree to be part of the
team at my home and abide by the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4081009</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/01/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Three's A Crowd When Unexpected Visit Drags On]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My partner recently allowed a friend to stay in our home
without telling me in advance. My partner knows unannounced guests
deeply affect my mental well-being and sense of safety. We had agreed I
would be given at least two weeks' ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4080361</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/30/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Inheritance Could Fuel Son's Alcohol Problem]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My 32-year-old son has an alcohol problem. He and his wife
refuse to accept reality and continue to be social drinkers. My son
deals with his problem by putting his head in the sand. He refuses to
talk to us or answer any of our texts ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4079336</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/29/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[God's Calling, But Man Lets It Go To Voicemail]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I'm 43, and I have been married and divorced three times. I
have three adult children and a 13-year-old. My last divorce was final a
few weeks ago. I was sure she was The One. Now she now wants to give us
nine months and see if we are ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4078385</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/28/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Friend's Wife Told My Boyfriend To Keep Her Texts A Secret]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for a few months, and
we're great together. We have a mutual friend who is married and, in the
past, showed interest in my boyfriend. She has asked him not to show me
the texts she sends him. We are...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4077405</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/27/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Wife Content To Claw At Husband From Pedestal]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together for many years and have
raised wonderful children. We have close friends, a beautiful home and,
thankfully, our health. She's my best friend, and the light and love of
my life. We are, and have always ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4076395</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/26/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Mother Calls Her Own Child A 'Traitor']]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: My mother and stepfather, "Pop," divorced a few years ago.
He was the only father figure in my life and was good to me, so I want
to maintain a relationship with him. What happened between them is a "he
said, she said" situation. I don'...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4075329</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/25/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Woman's Wallet Empties As Boyfriend's Problems Pile Up]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: I am a 59-year-old divorced woman living with my 54-year-old
boyfriend. We have lived together for seven months. He purchased the
home we live in. Since we have lived here, I have made all the house
payments. I also pay for the internet...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4074525</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/24/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	
  <item>
  
		<title><![CDATA[Co-Worker's Presence Makes Potential Suitor Uncomfortable]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DEAR ABBY: There's a girl I really like, "Torie," who has a certain
enthusiasm for me that few, if any people, have had. I have taken her
seriously, but she works in a store where there's a drag queen who makes
herself look so much like a female ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby/s-4072754</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/22/2026</pubDate>
  </item>

	
	 
	<item>
	  <title><![CDATA[More from Dear Abby on ArcaMax »]]></title>
	  <link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearabby</link>
	</item>
	
  </channel>
</rss>

