I need help! I am a 50-plus-year-old, married, well-educated woman. I am also a kleptomaniac and I'm not proud of it. It started a few years back when I accidentally left an item in my shopping cart.

DEAR ABBY: I lost the love of my life recently. He died here in our apartment. I am heartbroken. I’m crying a lot but trying to keep myself together. I get scared being here in our apartment by ...

DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my mom invited all of my family on an international trip during the month of October. One year ago, my sister called me asking if I could “cover some things” for her.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have ... — IMPOSED UPON IN NORTH DAKOTA. DEAR IMPOSED UPON: You say the son is 42, ... By now, you must realize that your sister is not a well woman.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a widow. My partner died 10 months ago. We were together for seven years but never married. I have now found a partner who is 12 years younger than I am. We love each other and ...

DEAR ABBY: I brought my dad with dementia into my home. My husband has heart issues. We are all at each other’s throats all the time. My siblings promised they would help take care of our dad ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband bought me a beautiful diamond ring for our 35th anniversary. People often ask how much it cost and why we would spend that. I know I don’t have to explain myself, and I try ...

DEAR ABBY: My son is a loving husband, father and son. He coaches his 12-year-old son, my grandson, in various sports and sometimes is just a spectator.

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Dear Abby: My son’s DNA test says he’s part Jewish and he doesn’t know why I’m getting older, and one day I won’t be here for her to tell me to let her talk. Believe me, I know.

Dear Abby: I’m 42 and in the midst of a separation. My husband of 19 years decided he didn’t want to be married anymore. We have three children, one of whom is disabled.

Abby hears from a reader who must eat healthy because of medical condition, but family is sabotaging their efforts, while a grandmother fumes when granddaughter keeps saying "let me talk." ...