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Ex-girlfriend wants to remain friends, but without benefits

 February 22, 2012

DEAR ABBY: I dated a guy named "Jake" for two years. He was my first love and he meant everything to me. Well, things happened and he broke my heart.

After a year of not really talking, Jake is now texting and calling to convince me...

Air Force may be perfect job for teen on the move

 February 21, 2012

DEAR ABBY: I respectfully disagree with the advice you gave to "Wants to Enlist" (Dec. 29). She is the 19-year-old woman who burns out of jobs quickly and is thinking about enlisting in the Air Force. You discouraged her.

I served...

Widow’s heart is vulnerable to online suitor’s charms

 February 20, 2012

DEAR ABBY: One of my closest friends from childhood, "Penny," lost her husband of 30 years five months ago, after a short illness. We reconnected via the Internet and have become close again. It has been a blessing.

Your Stars - Feb. 20

 February 20, 2012

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rihanna, 24; Brian Littrell, 37; Willie Garson, 48; Sidney Poitier, 85.

Telltale burns prove smoker hasn’t cleaned up his act

 February 19, 2012

DEAR ABBY: "Dwayne," my boyfriend of eight years, insists on smoking in his bedroom. In our last apartment he'd fall asleep with a lit cigarette and ended up burning holes in our couch, numerous blankets and pillows as...

Mom still waiting to meet her ex-husband’s fiancee

 February 18, 2012

DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced mother of two incredible children. It took a bit of work but after some time, my ex and I have come around to being civil, if not friendly with each other. He has been dating a woman for more...

Dad’s sudden death reveals the life he secretly led

 February 17, 2012

DEAR ABBY: My father died suddenly a year ago. My sister went to his house and discovered something that deeply disturbed her. Dad was secretly gay. There were lots of materials in his home that I'm sure he never...

Motorists in the wrong find ways to make things right

 February 16, 2012

DEAR ABBY: "Mild-Mannered Motorist in Virginia" (Dec. 26) asked you for a hand signal to indicate "I'm sorry" to fellow drivers when he makes mistakes behind the wheel. Not long ago, I made a not-so-serious mistake that...

Couple’s miracle baby is causing husband disbelief

 February 15, 2012

DEAR ABBY: I married "Andy" a year ago. He has three children from a prior marriage. He had a vasectomy eight years ago, but promised he'd have it reversed so we could have a child together. He didn't get around to it,...

Queen and her gallant knight have shared lifetime of love

 February 14, 2012

DEAR ABBY: At this time of year I have seen letters in your column from couples describing how they met. I hope you will print ours.

During a study break one evening in April 1937, I walked to Bruckner Boulevard Park in the Bronx to...

Couple’s attempt at dating is falling short of the mark

 February 13, 2012

DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for two years and am friendly with a man, "Byron," whose friendship I value. A few weeks ago we decided to explore a dating relationship. Unfortunately, the past couple of weeks have been...

Chatty boss’s interruptions prevent work from being done

 February 12, 2012

DEAR ABBY: My boss, "Ms. M.," knows her stuff. She’s supportive, flexible and communicates well about what’s happening within the organization. However, she spends most of her time in my cubicle.

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