DEAR ABBY: I am writing because my wife has lost interest in her appearance. I love her, but I cannot figure out a way to tell her she has become obese. She seems to think her appearance is just fine.

"The bed was overwhelmingly perfumed ... to the extent that I was coughing and effectively lost a night’s sleep." ...

Dear Abby: Is there ever a way to give unsolicited advice in a way it can be appreciated? A co-worker I’ve become friendly with spent the weekend in the hospital with off-the-charts high blood ...

At first, I was sympathetic and let her vent. Then I realized this is a daily occurrence, and all this negativity is draining ...

In 2014, when I first started working as a hired bridesmaid for strangers, I didn’t know very much about love or relationships. I was perpetually single and most of my friends married their college ...

A reader is conflicted about whether to share what she knows of a husband’s whereabouts while he’s meant to be traveling for work. By Philip Galanes A woman with whom I have been friendly for 20 years ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back and ...

A reader still picking up the pieces after a recent divorce is wrestling with guilt for not wanting to take his mother in, knowing she wouldn’t hesitate to help him. By Philip Galanes I am nearly 60 ...

DEAR ERIC: Can you offer any advice about a good friend who lets her dog jump in my pool? I have an in-ground vinyl liner pool so one concern is the dog could damage the liner with its nails or teeth.