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Dear Abby: Journey to happier new year begins with a single day

Start 2024 by devoting 24 hours to being happier, healthier and nicer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024

Dear Abby: Obnoxious man blames his mom for all his woes

Negative and controlling, he goes long periods without speaking to his mother, who wonders if she’s really at fault.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

Dear Abby: Teachers see teens harass a gay classmate, do nothing

Students shun the girl in PE class, even though she’s very athletic, and they call her ‘it.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023

Dear Abby: Friends won’t get hearing aids, so we have to yell

It’s embarrassing to speak so loudly at a restaurant.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Dear Abby: Mother-in-law rejects my gifts, sends them back

What do you give a family member who has no interest in the things you pick out for her?

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

Dear Abby: Even when I’m weak and aching after hospitalization, husband expects me to serve him

At a time when he should be taking care of his wife, man just complains.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023

Dear Abby: Should I do nothing as wife makes a mess of our home and herself?

As she avoids work, neglects her appearance and lets belongings pile up everywhere, spouse feels disgusted and considers moving out.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 2023

Dear Abby: Neighbors group leader censors me at our meetings

She apologized after squelching questions at one gathering — but then did it again.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023

Dear Abby: Volunteers can test drug meant to prevent dementia

Harvard prof seeks people for trial of medication aimed at stopping Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Dear Abby: How do I help diabetic daughter change her ways?

Man watched the disease do damage to his father and worries when the young woman eats carelessly and gains weight.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023